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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00174913 |
Description Activated On: 10/5/2026 4:22:33 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Director of Strategic Initiatives directs critical and complex initiatives and projects as established by the Executive Director. These projects often involve multiple bureaus and are public-facing. These initiatives require project management expertise and significant, wide-ranging knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in the duties below. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Assists the Executive Office with the development of complex programs and strategies. Work includes the development of comprehensive plans for museum facilities including all aspects of museum planning, interpretation, and programming as well as collections preservation. Represents the agency in commonwealth-wide initiatives, including serving as the liaison to DEBI PA, the Language Access program, the Real Estate Council, GreenGov Council, and other similar programs as directed. Acts as Agency Representative for PEMA (AREP). Represents PHMC with external stakeholders – schedules meetings, prepares agendas, creates reports and project plans. Directs cross-bureau working groups including the Sustainability Team, Signage Committee, and the DEIA task force. Manages PHMC’s COOP plan, updating the plan in coordination with leadership and leading tabletop exercises. Provides project management for large-scale, agency-wide projects, bringing together stakeholders from various bureaus and external parties to shape projects. Work includes writing project charters, developing methodologies, establishing schedules and benchmarks, reviewing deliverables, and administering and driving projects to successful completion. • Coordinates between department heads and Executive Director to meet agency needs and priorities. • Directs staff activities in the preparation and execution of renovations. • Develops seminar and lecture series for continuing education – plans, implements, and execute program. Conducts post programmatic survey. Synthesizes survey information to report to the Executive Director. Recommends changes and implements them. • Coordinates and manages marketing and branding studies. • Under direction of the Executive Director, conducts survey work among staff and external stakeholders, analyzing results to coordinate with strategic initiatives. At the direction of the Executive Director, evaluates and analyzes employee culture and engagement initiatives, providing recommendations to the Executive Director. Coordinates agency participation at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Researches and analyzes complex data related to emerging industry trends, museum best practices, collections preservation, and facility operations, preparing recommendations for the Executive Director. Develops presentations for high-level stakeholders, including external parties and Commissioners. Develops reports and communications related to Strategic Initiatives and on occasion on behalf of the Executive Office. Develops and executes special projects including organization of special seminars, programs, and lecture series. Develops and monitors budgets for special projects. Performs special projects and other duties as required or assigned. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Employee exercises considerable independent judgment and decision making in the implementation of the Strategic Initiatives. Makes necessary decisions to direct projects, including developing business needs, evaluating options, developing methodologies, establishing project schedules and coordinating the work of consultants. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: N.A. Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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