Program Specialist

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma Department of Corrections seeks a Program Specialist to manage and coordinate a major program component on-site at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center. You will interpret regulations, prepare fiscal documents, and lead staff in implementing agency programs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with Professional/technical administrative experience, strong communication skills, and ability to develop training and policies in line with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field with one year professional experience.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and directing agency programs.
• Knowledge of grant or contract program requirements and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs a component of an agency program.
• Interprets and advises on departmental regulations and laws.
• Prepares administrative, statistical and fiscal documents.
• Supervises staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs.
• Develops policies and procedures; drafts grant proposals.
• Reviews proposed legislation and acts as a liaison.

Skills

Organizational skills

Public administration

Policy & procedures knowledge

Grant & contract requirements

Legislation process

Research methods

Statistical techniques

Oral and written communication

Training program development

Judgment and decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Posting TitleProgram SpecialistAgency131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONSSupervisory OrganizationDOC Programs ServicesJob Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensation$42,281.75 - This salary is non-negotiable.Job DescriptionLocation:Program Services/Eddie Warrior Correctional CenterThis is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.Basic PurposePositions 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 DescriptorAt 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 CompetenciesKnowledge, 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 ExperienceEducation 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 RequirementsSome positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:Agency Contact