Program Specialist

About the role

Job Posting Title Program Specialist Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Supervisory Organization DOC Programs Services Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation $42,281.75 - This salary is non-negotiable. Job Description Location: Program Services/Eddie Warrior Correctional Center This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. Basic Purpose   Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving professional level work in managing,   coordinating or directing a major phase of a comprehensive or specialized operating program, providing   staff services in various management areas, direction of a major operating division, program, unit, or   functional area, or similar responsibilities. This may include serving as an operating program manager   assigned administrative, staff, or program responsibilities, coordination, promotion, and improvement of   programs, providing services in the areas of formulating agency policies or operating procedures,   preparing   agency budg ets, fiscal management, human resources administration, physical plant   operations, or other management functions, supervising specialized agency services, performing highly   technical managerial or administrative support duties for executive level positions, or directing and   coordinating volunteer or educational programs, and other comparable responsibilities. Positions not   clearly identified by another job family, but having responsibilities involving directing, managing, or   coordinating various agency functions or programs, may also be included in this job family.     Typical Functions   • Plans, o rgani z es and/or directs a component of an agency or institutional program or a major   division, program, or function established to accomplish a basic goal or mission of the agency.   • Interprets and advises agency personnel and the general public on departmental rules,   regulat ions and laws governing the operation of the agency, division or department program.   • Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.   • Provides su pervisio n or direction to assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing   programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.   • Advises on future resource requirem ents, priorit ies for programs and activities; e stimates   timeta bles for accomplishing assigned activities; develops policies, rules, and regulations   consistent with state and federal laws pertaining to the administration of programs.   • Plans, develop s and   conducts trai ning, sem inars, meetings, or clinics as required; represents the   agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.   • Drafts policie s and proced ures, and develops contract or grant proposals.   • Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes; may act as legislative liaison.     Level Descriptor   At this level employees are assigned responsibilities, which are limited in size or scope involving the   supervision, direction, management, coordination, or implementation of various programs or functions   within an agency. This may include professional or supervisory level work with responsibility for an   important component of a comprehensive or specialized operating program, providing services in a   variety of management areas such as formulation of agency policies, budget preparation, physical plan   operations, or personnel and fiscal management, or performing highly specialized executive level   administrative support functions and activities.     Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the methods of organization   and management; of public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract   program requirements; of the legislative process; of basic research and statistical techniques; and of   federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs.     Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate   effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and develop training programs; to exercise good   judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; and to organize and present facts and opinions.     Education and Experience   Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and one year of   professional or technical administrative* experience in business or public administration; or an equivalent   combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of   the required education.     *Technical administrative exp erienc e would include highly complex clerical work gained under the direct   supervision of a professional supervisor or manager.     Special Requirements   Some positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.   Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. 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