Special Projects Manager

Special Projects Manager Department: Treasurer\'s Employment Status:

Non-Union; Non-Exempt; Full-Time (40 Hours/Week) Salary: Grade 05, Step

01 - \$20.61 - \$28.85/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Certifications/Licenses Required: Associate\'s Degree or greater in

Business Administration, Management, Accounting or other related

financial discipline. SUMMARY The City of Chicopee\'s Treasurer\'s

Department is hiring a Special Projects Manager who will be responsible

for managing confidential records and assignments as an assistant to the

City Treasurer. The incumbent will provide financial, grant funding, and

administrative support to the Office of the Treasurer, consisting of

professional duties requiring a high degree of confidentiality as well

as complexity and skill. In support of the Treasurer\'s objectives, this

position will be responsible for the delivery of complex initiatives,

facilitate cross-team coordination with senior leaders and colleagues,

and develop plans with business and support partners to sustain the

change. This work includes documenting and tracking grant payments and

expenditures, ensuring compliance with required reporting, helping in

preparation of RFP\'s, managing timelines, coordinating calendars, and

other related functions supportive to the operations of the Treasurer\'s

Office. ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Effectively manage the delivery of

major Treasurer initiatives. Understand relevant regulations and assist

in ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Maintain

confidentiality of all relevant information in accordance with local,

state, and federal regulation. Enter data and keep updated, accurate

records of forms, requests, reports, expenditures and balances. Assist

in preparing Request for Proposals (RFPs). Coordinate and set up

meetings/conference calls, communicate with other departments. Complete

special projects as designated. Manage office supply inventory and

ordering, process invoices through MUNIS for payment. Provide

administrative support for office and assist with tasks relative to

Other Office Functions As Needed. Collaborate With Appropriate City

staff to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with plans and

associated deductions. Review employee benefit records and other

relevant sensitive information to ensure accuracy of data supportive to

Deductions, Calculations, And Proper Reporting. Other Responsibilities

as required. QUALIFICATIONS Associate\'s Degree or greater in Business

Administration, Management, Accounting or other related financial

discipline. A minimum of three (3) years of finance or business

experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Expert level MS Excel experience. Verifiable record of working on

regulatory projects relevant the nature and scope of this position.

Knowledge of grant portals. - Preferred MUNIS experience. - Preferred

BENEFITS The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon

employment status) with a robust benefits package which include the

following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays Per Year,

Retirement Plan, and more