Project Coordinator

Salary: $72,585.65 - $90,732.06 Annually
Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number:
Department: El Paso Water Utilities
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Max Number of Applicants: 75

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 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
01

Please select your level of education and experience from the below options (select only one).

• I have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Information Systems and a minimum of two (2) years of project management experience of small scale add-on systems or services in an IT environment.
• I have an Associate's Degree in Information Systems and a minimum of four (4) years of project management experience of small scale add-on systems or services in an IT environment.
• I do not have a post High School degree.

02

Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?

• Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state.
• Texas Class C or equivalent from another state.
• No, I do not have a valid driver's license.

03

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. Have you had your diploma, transcripts, degree or other required documents translated and evaluated by an agency of NACES?

• Yes, it has been translated and certified and I can provide documentation upon a job offer.
• No, I have not had my degree translated and certified.
• N/A - my degree is from an accredited U.S. university or college.

04

Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

Required Question