Part-Time Program Specialist - Finance

City of Manteca • Manteca, CA

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About The Position

Incumbents are hired on a part-time and temporary, hourly basis to provide specific services and assignments that are not otherwise available to the City. Work typically consists of program implementation for systems and procedures; providing professional expertise to existing programs; assisting in project design; providing staff development services; and performing other related consultative services.

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma/GED or higher determined on responsibilities assigned.
• Required experience will be determined on the basis of duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Valid class “C” California Driver License.
• Specified positions may require pre-employment screening.
• Knowledge of: Developing program and project administration, monitoring, and evaluation techniques.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of program and project administration, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Business and program specific computer use applications.
• Principles and practices of program and project management and evaluation.
• Applicable codes, regulations, and standards relating to City contract administration.
• Ability to: Work within established goals and time lines.
• Apply professional skills and knowledge to organizations.
• Determine specific organizational needs regarding program and project design, implementation, administration, and management.
• Organize work, set priorities, establish goals and objectives; and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Effectively and tactfully work with elected and appointed officials and the public.
• Interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances.
• Perform independent research in the preparation of programs and project proposals.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Make persuasive oral presentations of ideas and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, administers, and/or coordinates the implementation of City programs and projects.
• Develops and/or implements programs and plans in accordance with department goals and objectives, policies, and procedures; evaluates program effectiveness and develops improvements as needed; directs in establishing priorities.
• Completes assignments performs duties in area of expertise as directed by City staff.
• Prepares a variety of progress and special reports related to programs and assigned projects.
• May attend offsite meetings and events.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED