Program Specialist I, SR-20

County Of Maui • Maui County (various), HI

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, organizes and directs activities of one or more 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. This class differs from the Program Specialist II in that the Program Specialist I is responsible for programs of limited scope and complexity; whereas the Program Specialist II performs the full range of program planning and development at the departmental level.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department's program and activities.
• Two (2) years of specialized professional work experience pertinent to the department’s programs and/or activities.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of program planning and development.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and County laws, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of research and statistical methods and information sources.
• Knowledge of report writing.
• Knowledge of public relations.
• Knowledge of project management methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of effective organization and staff utilization.
• Knowledge and understanding of department's programs and activities, operations, processes, regulations, goals and objectives, issues and concerns, policies and procedures.
• Ability to research and analyze issues, data, reports and identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
• Ability to plan, direct, organize, coordinate, implement and manage activities and operations for the development of new or revised programs, policies and procedures.
• Ability to estimate, prepare and administer budgets for studies and/or managing projects.
• Ability to interact professionally with various levels of employees, officials and special interest groups.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level