Overview
Position Title: Program Specialist
Company: City Of Alachua
Location: Alachua County, FL
Job Description:
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, directing and promoting of County programs and/or projects. Work may involve serving as liaison with other county, state, federal or community agencies and organizations. Work may also involve analyzing program issues, conducting program policy analysis, performing lower-level, limited program related research activities and performing specialized clerical activities including personnel, purchasing, record keeping and research or general assistance in the preparation of administrative assignments.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the participation and coordination with state, federal, county and other local agencies in the design, development and implementation of related programs and projects.
- Advises the general public, and other County employees of program policies and procedures.
- Maintains and participates in the maintenance and processing of records.
- Prepares correspondence for administrative superior.
- Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification may be required to report to work.
- Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.
- Assists in assembling data for annual budget preparation.
- Prepares written and statistical reports, studies and summaries where analysis of data is required.
- Represents administrative superior at meetings and conferences.
- Attends program related meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Exudes a positive customer service focus.
- Conducts special studies in conjunction with related program and/or project.
- Assists in the development of program related policies and procedures.
- Operates County-owned motor vehicles, as required.
- Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
- Serves as liaison with federal, state, county and private agencies; conducts research and prepares analysis of various issues and policies.
Requirements:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, and elected and appointed officials.
- Knowledge of human services and the legal system.
- Skill in the operation of motor vehicles.
- Knowledge of available governmental and community agency programs and resources.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, systems and equipment.
- Skill in the use of office related equipment including a personal computer including word processing software, telephone, copier, and fax machine.
- Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates as may be required by work assignments.
- Knowledge of agency policies, procedures and regulations related to the area of assignment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.