City of El Paso
  • Project Coordinator

  • CITY OF EL PASO, TX
  • El Paso, Texas United States View Map

Job Description

Requirements

MOS Code: 2164 (Navy)

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Systems or related field and two (2) years of project management experience with small-scale add-on systems or services in an IT environment; or an Associate's Degree in Information Systems or related field, and four (4) years of project management experience with small-scale add-on systems or services in an IT environment.

Licenses and Certifications : Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment.

Special Requirements : Applicants must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check within the first six months of hire and maintain CJIS eligibility. CJIS requirements are related to system access, and the following list of convictions and/or deferred adjudications will result in failure of the CJIS background check and disqualification and/or termination of employment: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor convictions, an open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.

General Purpose

Under supervision, provide entry-level project management work, coordinating one or more small or less complex projects through the project's lifecycle and implementation.

Typical Duties

Coordinate assigned projects. Involves meeting diverse stakeholder expectations and coordinating cross-functional project team activities. Consult with managers or other technical experts in specific subject areas to obtain clarification of expected results. Review project scope to identify required training and resources. Identify project objectives and deliverables. Select and use project management tools and techniques to monitor project goals and objectives. Coordinate with stakeholders and user department personnel during every phase of the project. Develop and implement plans to communicate with the involved project stakeholders. Assist with the creation of reports, work queues, and ongoing system testing for the department. Substitute for own supervisor, co-workers, or subordinates during temporary absences as qualified by carrying out specified duties to maintain continuity of normal operations, if assigned.

Coordinate activities of interdisciplinary project teams with participating City departments, consultants, vendors, contractors, and subcontractors in the implementation and deployment of technology projects. Monitor the progress of work assignments. Report on project progress and potential schedule slippages. Document changes and updates to schedules and budgets. Track budget expenditures and prepare project budget reports. Identify efficient methods to accomplish work tasks. Administer project contracts; monitor and evaluate contractor performance.

Maintain clear communication with project team members and stakeholders. Coordinate project team meetings. Prepare project status reports. Perform miscellaneous related duties as required. Includes: Conduct, compile, and summarize research, and provide oral and written reports related to project implementation.

General Information

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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
City of El Paso

City of El Paso

915-212-1244

THE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:

  • Competitive wages
  • Pension Plans
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid Time Off­ and Paid Parental Leave
  • Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs

Mission:

Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.

Vision:

Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.

Values:

Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People

THE COMMUNITY

Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.

El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.

Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range.  Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.

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