Program Manager, Public Services & Training

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency 131 – Department of Corrections seeks a Program Specialist to manage and coordinate major program components and provide staff support across administrative areas in Oklahoma.

The role involves interpreting agency rules, preparing administrative and fiscal documents, and supervising staff while aligning with state laws and program goals. Travel may be required for some positions, with a fixed, non-negotiable salary.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods of organization and management; public administration; agency policies and procedures; grant or contract program requirements; legislative process; basic research and statistical techniques; federal and state laws for administration of programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively in writing and speech; develop training programs; exercise good judgment; organize and present facts.
• Education and Experience: a bachelor's degree and one year of professional/technical administrative experience in business or public administration; or an equivalent combination.
• Special Requirements: some positions require travel.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and/or directs a component of an agency or program to accomplish a goal.
• Interprets and advises on departmental rules, regulations and laws for staff and public.
• Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents.
• Supervises assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs.
• Advises on resource requirements and develops policies and regulations consistent with laws.

Skills

Public administration

Policy interpretation

Oral and written communication

Grant/contract knowledge

Statistical techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

Agency 131 – Department of Corrections seeks a Program Specialist to manage and coordinate major program components and provide staff support across administrative areas in Oklahoma.

The role involves interpreting agency rules, preparing administrative and fiscal documents, and supervising staff while aligning with state laws and program goals. Travel may be required for some positions, with a fixed, non-negotiable salary.