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City of Scottsdale · 1 month ago

Project Coordinator - Preserve Management

Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $86K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Scottsdale is dedicated to preserving its natural landscapes, and they are seeking a Project Coordinator to manage initiatives for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and Pinnacle Peak Park. This role involves strategic planning, project leadership, and environmental stewardship to ensure these vital areas remain accessible and vibrant for the community.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partnering with staff on scoping, budgeting, prioritization, grant acquisition, and expenditure tracking

Guiding projects through all phases with city staff and consultants

Developing work plans, budgets, schedules, and reports that keep projects on track

Coordinating capital and operational initiatives that align with city standards, budgets, and timelines

Balancing ecological protection with public access to preserve Scottsdale’s natural beauty

Managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring funds are used responsibly

Building strong relationships with the public, staff, contractors, vendors, and commissioners

Preparing clear written reports and delivering engaging visual presentations

Qualification

Strategic PlanningEnvironmental StewardshipGIS SoftwareProject ManagementPlanning & OrganizationReporting & PresentationsProfessional CredentialsProject LeadershipMultitaskingAccountabilityCommunicationCollaboration

Required

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent

Five years of experience in project management, which includes the assignment experience outlined below: Preserve Assignment: Five years of experience in planning, engineering and/or landscape architecture

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date

Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work

Strategic Planning – Partnering with staff on scoping, budgeting, prioritization, grant acquisition, and expenditure tracking

Project Leadership– Guiding projects through all phases with city staff and consultants

Planning & Organization – Developing work plans, budgets, schedules, and reports that keep projects on track

Preserve & Park Projects – Coordinating capital and operational initiatives that align with city standards, budgets, and timelines

Environmental Stewardship – Balancing ecological protection with public access to preserve Scottsdale's natural beauty

Multitasking & Accountability – Managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and ensuring funds are used responsibly

Communication & Collaboration – Building strong relationships with the public, staff, contractors, vendors, and commissioners

Reporting & Presentations – Preparing clear written reports and delivering engaging visual presentations

Professional Credentials – Holding project management certifications (such as PMP or CAPM) that demonstrate proven skills in coordination and execution

Technical Expertise – Using GIS or planning software to support project design, mapping, and analysis

Benefits

12 Paid Holidays– including 1 Floating Holiday

Vacation Accrual– starts at 10.3 hours/month

Sick Leave Accrual– 8 hours/month

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage– includes behavioral health benefits

City-Paid Basic Life Insurance– equal to one times your annual salary + Optional Supplemental Life Insurance available

Tuition Reimbursement– up to $2,500/year

Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)– defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions (currently 12%), includes Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Retirement Plans– available through Nationwide (457)

Pet Insurance

Bilingual Pay Compensation

Commute Solutions Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)