Program Specialist I - NON CIVIL SERVICE

County of Kauai

12h•$4,961•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes, and directs activities of programs at the department level; conducts program and operational studies and analyses; participates in developing plans, program evaluation and policy recommendations; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, or a field relevant to the Housing Agency's program(s)
Two (2) years of specialized work experience
Professional work experience relevant to the Housing Agency's program(s)

Responsibilities

Conducts studies, analyzes systems and policies, identifying problems and potential solutions
Participates in the preparation of plans and programs, determines scope of work, plans development process and timelines of programs
Develops, interprets, implements, and evaluates new or revised policies, procedures and guidelines and recommends alternatives, changes, or enhancements
Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency, and develops recommendations to superiors on modifications to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency
Serves as a program resource and provides advice and consultation to managers, supervisors, other employees, and the public
Assists in preparation of program budget
Prepares requests for proposals, drafts, and administers professional services contracts, payments, grant reimbursements, and other required documentation
Identifies program needs and potential sources of funding from State, Federal and private sources, prepares and develops grant applications and supporting documentation and administers projects
Organizes and makes public presentations, provides design, technical support, and project management functions
Performs as project lead with other professional staff and consultants, developing work plans, schedules, and budgets
Coordinates, reviews, and monitors progress of projects
Serves as liaison with local jurisdictions, agencies, and community groups
Trains staff and/or provides technical and policy guidance to staff, departmental personnel, other departments, and agencies
Keeps abreast of Federal, State and County laws, ordinances, regulations, and legislation that may govern or impact programs, evaluates impact and resolves issues or problems
Oversees the maintenance of records, prepares operational reports, evaluates statistics to ensure achievement of objectives and to implement program changes
Prepares, negotiates, and monitors conformance with inter-agency agreements
Organizes and serves as department representative on multi-agency technical review committees, serves as program liaison and attends meetings with employees, departments, vendors, and private and community organizations regarding program matters