Program Specialist: Grants, Compliance & Travel

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 80,231,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Utah, Division of Housing & Community Development within GOED, seeks a Program Specialist to manage contracts, monitor programs, and develop initiatives for allocations of special appropriations. The role involves collaboration with cities, counties, and private providers, with a focus on compliance and program development.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements with statewide telework options and travel for site visits and stakeholder meetings.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload, meet multiple deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, and analytical skills.
• Exhibits sound judgment and resourcefulness; can research issues and consult with a manager.
• Ability to receive guidance and draft programs based on instruction.
• MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide, review, and write contracts; conduct monitoring.
• Support the Program Manager with staff boards/commissions and allocate special appropriations.
• Coordinate program activities with private providers and other governmental entities.
• Review project files to ensure policy compliance; deliver training and technical assistance.
• Enforce compliance with program statutes and policy.
• Implement competitive grant processes using federal and state funds; inform grantees of requirements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and GOED programs to develop reports.
• Conduct site visits and present information to cities, towns, and counties.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Experience supporting program implementation or public policy

Job description

The State of Utah, Division of Housing & Community Development within GOED, seeks a Program Specialist to manage contracts, monitor programs, and develop initiatives for allocations of special appropriations. The role involves collaboration with cities, counties, and private providers, with a focus on compliance and program development.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements with statewide telework options and travel for site visits and stakeholder meetings.