PART-TIME PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Basic Function:

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.

Supervision Exercised or Received:

Under general direction, provides City departments with services related to programs and projects on a part-time basis; performs other duties as required.

Essential Duties:

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.

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 timelines. 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Valid class C California Driver's License. Specified positions may require pre-employment screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In addition, reasonable adjustments may be made to the physical demands based on the responsibilities assigned relative to this special position; however, prior to those adjustments, there will be communication with the employee to ensure mutual agreement.

Environment:

Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work (as required).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is constantly required to sit and frequently stand, walk, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands or fingers to handle, touch, or operate standards office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally reaches for an item above or below desk level, and lifts or carries records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use verbal and written communication skills; exercise sound judgement in the absence of specific guidelines; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently and meet intense and changing guidelines given continual interruptions.