Program Administrative Officer II

County of Kauai

3d•$7,587 - $10,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides management/administrative support services to the head of a department or division in a major department by planning, developing, and coordinating a variety of programs for the County of Kauai; develops, promotes, and coordinates grant applications in securing federal, state and local funds; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree
Four (4) years of specialized work experience
One (1) year of supervisory work experience
Professional work experience within a specialized area in planning, organizing, and directing work of others in formulating and implementing policies and procedures.
Work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling a subordinate work; and training and developing new employees.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and coordinates the operations of a county-wide program or comprehensive management plan; confers and cooperates with management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures;
Seeks out federal, state and county funds and prepares grant proposals to carry out program activities and services;
Identifies management needs and problems; analyzes and seeks solutions to such problems and recommends or takes authorized action to resolve the same;
Coordinates and directs activities through subordinate supervisory personnel;
Advises management on regulatory and procedural requirements regarding administrative matters;
Participates in departmental planning and programming activities;
Participates in public relations and information and education programs for the department/division;
Prepares program budgetary and cost estimates and other program related cost expenditures;
Participates in the development of budget estimates and justification;
Reviews and approves divisional expenditures to ensure that expenses remain within program and budgetary limits;
Conducts studies and makes estimates and projections of department’s/division’s requirements and assists in computation of allocation of funds in various programs and activities;
Conducts special studies as requested and prepares reports and makes recommendations;
Arranges and schedules meetings between grieving worker, supervisor, and management personnel and Union to investigate and resolve grievances;
Plans, develops, and implements programs in compliance with federally and state mandated acts;
Conducts surveys and studies to analyze and develop improvement to existing programs;
Performs other related duties as required.