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Public Art Project Manager Government Job Dept-Flexible/Hybrid Full Time

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The City of Tacoma’s Community & Economic Development (CED) department is recruiting for the new and exciting position of Public Art Project Manager in the Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality (OACV). This position is currently funded through December 31, 2024.
 
This position develops, coordinates, and implements public art projects for the OACV, with a focus on engaging local artists and community. This includes managing selection processes; coordinating with different City departments and community partners; coordinating events and public outreach; coordinating maintenance projects; and supporting public art planning efforts as needed. This position supports the mission of the City by commissioning public art projects that build community cohesion, give community a voice in the built environment, and help address City priorities and initiatives through high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective artist interventions.

The Public Art Project Manager will implement public art policies, under direction from OACV leadership and the Tacoma Arts Commission. This includes administering 1% for art projects, both for the City and partner agencies (like Metro Parks Tacoma). Projects assigned to this position may include: supporting the development of a placemaking plan for the McKinley Neighborhood; working in collaboration with Puyallup Tribe staff & artists; managing permanent, temporary, and mural projects throughout the city; and supporting community-engaged projects with varied stakeholders, including students and young people.
 
The position will be responsible for writing and managing contracts, which includes approving invoices, setting deliverables, and ensuring compliance with purchasing (including sole-source justifications when needed). This position is also responsible for scoping projects and researching budgets, with direction from OACV leadership; and will be responsible for impacting budget decisions by conducting and presenting research to OACV leadership and developing project scope recommendations. The position will also manage project budgets for public art and maintenance projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, fine arts, museum studies or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
2 years professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related field

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Washington State Driver’s License

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Knowledge & Skills

Key Activities include

  • Coordinate and facilitate the commissioning and completion of public art projects as assigned for City and partner agencies. Includes oversight and contract management of selected artists to ensure successful design development, fabrication, and installation of artwork.  
  • Coordinate opportunities for community members to engage in the public art process through activities such as artist selection and review panels; artist engagement with community in planning and public art implementation; and temporary art.
  • Coordinate outreach and communications related to public art programs and projects including calls to artists, dedications, interpretive materials, marketing, and public relations.
  • Coordinate the maintenance and conservation of artworks commissioned by OACV, as assigned.
  • Provide expertise and information on best practices in public art to clients and the public.
  • Perform related duties as necessary.

 

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Interested individuals must apply online and attach a current resume and cover letter.  Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the examination process.

Candidates who qualify for Veteran’s Preference criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4 (proof of military discharge) at time of application to be eligible for Veteran’s percentage points.

Examination Process
This is a competitive selection process. You will be required to respond to essay questions outlining your knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the Supplemental Questions #7 – #11 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. These questions will be scored on the basis of information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities.  DO NOT respond with see resume in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Providing false information will result in disqualification.

Appointment is subject to passing a background check. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication from the City of Tacoma
NOTE:  For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, HR Analyst.

Human Resources primarily communicates via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.) 

Insurance Plans: You may participate in one of several group health insurance programs. Employees and their dependents are covered by a medical-surgical-hospital plan, vision plan, dental plan, and employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance and Deferred Compensation options are also available.
Employees are covered by the State Industrial Insurance Act.

Paid leave: Library Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).

Retirement: All employees of the Library except part-time Pages, temporary employees, and certain project employees, are included in the City of Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacorna.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.  All members of the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System are also covered by Social Security.

The Tacoma Public Library is not a department of the City of Tacoma and the Library’s employees are not employees of the City. The Library is a separate entity with its own governing body. The Library’s governing body is the Tacoma Public Library Board of Trustees.

Employees of the City of Tacoma who accept employment with the Tacoma Public Library will lose their City of Tacoma employee seniority. They will also find that their leave accruals, and some of the benefits enjoyed as employees of the City of Tacoma do not carry over when they are hired for a position with the Tacoma Public Library.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to this supplemental questionnaire may be assessed in subsequent examinations, and any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from the examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the City of Tacoma.

Please indicate “Yes” to show that you have read and understand these instructions.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please select from the following responses that best describes your educational and work experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, fine arts, museum studies or directly related field, AND two years professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related field
  • A combination of education and experience to equal six years of professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related field
  • Six or more years of professional experience in art administration, program administration, museum curation or related field
  • My education and experience do not meet or exceed the above qualifications

03

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver’s license?

  • Yes
  • No

04

In which of the following areas do you have professional experience and/or training? Check all that apply.

  • Selection and/or review processes
  • Writing and/or managing contracts
  • Developing and/or managing project budgets
  • Facilitating and/or presenting at public meetings
  • Planning events
  • Coordinating with public agencies
  • Overseeing fabrication and/or installation of work
  • I do not have experience in any of these areas

05

Choose two of the professional experience areas you check marked in Question #4 that you feel are your strongest or are most skilled in, and that would transition successfully to a Public Art Project Manager position. Provide information about that experience in detail, to include where you gained the experience and/or training. If you selected no areas in Question #4, please note “N/A”.

06

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING TEST:
Questions #7 through #11 are the experience and training test that will be used to establish the eligibility list. These questions will be scored by subject matter experts who will not have access to your application materials. You must describe when and where you received your experience and/or training and what work was performed. Your answers must stand on their own merit. Please DO NOT refer to your resume in lieu of answering these questions. Your score on the experience and training test will reflect your responses. Responses must not exceed 250 words.

Please indicate “Yes” to show that you have read and understand these instructions.

  • Yes
  • No

07

Describe your experience in supporting the development, management, maintenance, and/or creation of public art. If you don’t have direct experience with public art projects, what skills or experience do you have that will help you do this work?

08

This position requires working with multiple diverse groups, including individual artists, government agencies, community members, fabricators, engineers, and construction tradespeople. Provide an example of a time you managed a project with at least 3 distinct stakeholder groups.

09

At the City of Tacoma, we are defining equity as the following: Equity is when everyone has access to the opportunities necessary to satisfy their essential needs, advance their well-being and achieve their full potential. Additionally, it is when one’s identity does not predict outcomes. Describe your approach to promoting equity and compassion in your work.

10

This position requires managing a high volume of projects with many moving parts. Describe how you prioritize work, track projects, and ensure your work is high quality when you have multiple projects assigned at the same time.

11

Please share any other qualifications, expertise, background, and/or personal experience that would help you succeed in this position.

12

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.

  • Job Interest Card notification
  • Internet search
  • Professional association or organization
  • Military organization
  • Union job posting
  • City of Tacoma employee
  • Online job board posting
  • Word of mouth
  • LinkedIn
  • SEED
  • TTEP (Tacoma Training and Education Program)
  • Indeed
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Careers in Government
  • Government Jobs
  • NWPPA
  • Outreach Event
  • Other

13

Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.

* Required Question

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