Program Specialist I

Performs routine (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to program assignment. Provides support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency program. Serves as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements. Markets program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and/or improve interest in the program(s). Monitors and reviews compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for assigned program Assists with the collection, organization, analysis, and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Assists in providing consultative services and technical assistance for agency programs. Assists with the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects. Assists in preparing comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies. Assists with the review of program area operations to identify areas in need of change and assists with the development of plans to improve or address areas of concern. May assist in preparing and evaluating program budget requests. May assist in preparing justifications for the implementation of procedural or policy changes. May assist in developing policy and procedure manuals. May assist in analyzing legislation to develop recommendations for policy in programmatic areas relating to the implementation, improvement, and/or expansion or reduction of program funding. Performs related work as assigned. An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment. Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education. Experience in the agency program.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; public administration techniques; training and marketing techniques; and program management processes and techniques. Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance and the use of a computer and applicable software. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to devise solutions to problems; to market programs; to prepare reports; to develop, evaluate, and interpret policies and procedures; and to communicate effectively.