Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Salary

$79,112.00 - $130,534.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Appointed

Job Number

26-03913

Department

Sheriffs Office

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

This position supports the planning, coordination, administration, and execution of departmental projects, contracts, and operational initiatives. The incumbent coordinates activities with project managers, contract managers, internal departments, vendors, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed efficiently, within established timelines and budgets, and in compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and organizational objectives. Responsibilities include assisting with project planning, contract administration, regulatory compliance, operational improvements, and special projects.

Essential Duties

• Coordinating and supporting multiple projects by maintaining schedules, budgets, records, and documentation to ensure project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are achieved; participating in special projects, serving on committees, facilitating training initiatives, and performing other related duties as assigned by the Section Manager or Supervisor.
• Assisting with project planning, research, data collection, analysis, reporting, and preparing project proposals, presentations, white papers, cost estimates, and other supporting materials.
• Communicating project updates, timelines, action items, and operational impacts to project teams, stakeholders, vendors, clients, management, and external agencies.
• Organizing and participating in project meetings, preparing agendas, recording meeting minutes, tracking follow-up actions, and coordinating meeting logistics.
• Providing administrative support to project and contract managers, including managing calendars, organizing documents, preparing correspondence, and maintaining confidential reports and technical documentation.
• Assisting with contract administration activities, including preparing and reviewing contracts, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring alignment with project requirements, regulatory standards, and organizational objectives.
• Coordinating with management, legal representatives, vendors, and stakeholders throughout the contract review, approval, and implementation process.
• Evaluating workflow and operational processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to recommend changes that increase operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Conducting research and preparing reports related to planning initiatives, infrastructure projects, demographics, regulations, capital improvements, and other operational priorities.
• Monitored project expenditures, proposed legislation, and regulatory developments to evaluate potential impacts, ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and standards, while serving as a liaison between departments, outside agencies, vendors, and stakeholders to facilitate communication, coordination, and successful project execution.

Public Speaking Duties

• Engaging with staff, citizens, leadership, and elected officials as needed.
• Facilitating training sessions.
• Communicating changes in work processes and policies.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Public safety background investigation, including criminal history, motor vehicle records, and fingerprinting
• On-call rotation and after-hours response, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

The grade for this position is 103. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Public Administration AND
• Three years of experience executing multiple tasks on behalf of senior leadership, managing projects, evaluating processes and procedures, interpreting and analyzing data, and conducting research.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field

• Five years of experience executing multiple tasks on behalf of senior leadership, managing projects, evaluating processes and procedures, interpreting and analyzing data, and conducting research.

• Valid Drivers License

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

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Have you completed a bachelors degree in Business Administration or Public Administration?

• Yes
• No

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Have you completed a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of project management experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
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• 10 years or more

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Please describe your project management experience. If none, type N/A.

05

How many years of experience do you have evaluating processes and procedures?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
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• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
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• 10 years or more

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Please describe your experience evaluating processes and procedures. If none, type N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have interpreting and analyzing data?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
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• 10 years or more

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Please describe your experience interpreting and analyzing data. If none, type N/A.

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How many years of experience do you have conducting research?

• none
• less than 1 year
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• 9 years to less than 10 years

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Please describe your experience conducting research. If none, type N/A.

11

Do you have any commitments that would not allow you to work on various shifts, weekends, holidays, or other periods (other than military duty)?

12

If you answered yes to the question above, please provide details. If you answered no, please type N/A.

13

Over a period of time the duties and responsibilities of a position will tend to change. This may arise from technological changes, or changes in department policies and procedures. Are you willing to accept changes in the duties and responsibilities for the position which you have applied?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com