PID Administrator

The PID Administrator at FWLab is responsible for overseeing financial administration, compliance, and project coordination for Public Improvement Districts (PIDs). Key duties include managing capital PID funding, tracking project expenditures, ensuring adherence to financial and service agreements, and collaborating with other city departments.

Candidates applying for the PID Administrator position at FWLab must possess a Master's degree in Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, alongside two years of relevant experience in budget management or research analysis. Experience in project management and governmental accounting is preferred to strengthen your application.

FWLab contributes to the City of Fort Worth's objectives by enhancing organizational capacity through data-driven analytical processes, aiming for efficient municipal governance. It focuses on priority-based budgeting, strategic planning, and fostering economic growth through well-managed Public Improvement Districts.

A successful PID Administrator should have strong analytical abilities, excellent financial oversight skills, and a deep understanding of compliance and process improvement. Additionally, possessing high emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and problem-solving capabilities are crucial for managing relationships with various stakeholders.

Working as a PID Administrator with FWLab comes with many benefits, including competitive compensation, health insurance, paid time off, and support for professional development. Employees also enjoy a collaborative workplace, striving towards shared values of exceptional customer service and integrity in the city of Fort Worth.

In answering this question, highlight specific experiences where you successfully managed budgets, provided examples of how you tracked expenses, and ensured compliance with municipal regulations. Be sure to mention any relevant software or tools you used to monitor financial data.

When discussing stakeholder engagement, you should emphasize your communication skills and ability to build relationships by providing examples of past interactions. Explain how you gather stakeholder feedback and ensure their concerns are addressed throughout projects.

Showcase your understanding of compliance by explaining your thorough process for reviewing agreements and ensuring all financial transactions align with city policies. Discuss any experience you have in monitoring compliance for similar projects.

Select a project that illustrates your analytical and problem-solving skills. Explain your role in the project, the challenges faced, and how you contributed to a successful outcome. Be sure to mention any lessons learned or improvements made as a result.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, focusing on your emotional intelligence and diplomacy. Share examples where you effectively managed difficult conversations to yield positive results.

Explain the systems or software you have used for tracking project progress and expenses. Highlight your attention to detail and consistent reporting practices to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed.

Share your strategies for prioritization, such as using task lists, deadlines, and regular check-ins with team members. Illustrate how this approach has previously led to on-time project completion.

Choose a specific instance where you identified an inefficiency and successfully improved a process. Explain your role in designing, implementing, and measuring the impact of this improvement.

Discuss your ability to simplify jargon and present data visually or through easy-to-understand summaries. Provide an example of a successful experience communicating to non-financial stakeholders.

Express your enthusiasm for Fort Worth's commitment to being the best-managed city, mentioning how the values of FWLab align with your career goals and your desire to contribute positively to municipal governance.