PROGRAMMING SERVICES OFFICER

RI Council 94; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 is seeking a Programming Services Officer in Cranston to support department priorities and manage program services for employees and the public.

The role requires strong organizational and written skills, project management ability, and proficiency in Microsoft applications. You will work under general supervision and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a college with specialization in business management, social sciences or related field.
• Experience in supervisory position in a public/private agency managing service programs.
• Combination of education and experience may be equivalent to the above.

Responsibilities

• Assist head of department by relieving superior of complex duties involved in program development and operation.
• Act as program supervisor and monitor services for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Study procedures and prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate flow of work among programs and reallocate resources as needed.
• Review state and federal laws to ensure compliance in plans and proposals.
• Perform administrative tasks and assist in agency budgeting.

Skills

Program management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Research methods

Written communication

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## PROGRAMMING SERVICES OFFICERApply: Cranston: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 9, 2026 (14 days left to apply): JR103959# **Department**Executive Office of Health and Human Services# **Division**Project/Program Management# **Salary**$82,377.00 - $93,271.00# **Job Profile**JC-02590600-99 - Programming Services Officer (Non-Union Executive Branch)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm35 Hours - Non-Standard# **Job Requisition Number**JR103959 PROGRAMMING SERVICES OFFICER (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00131 A# **Classification**Programming Services Officer# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To assist the head of a department, agency, or division by relieving such superior of complex duties involved in the development, management, reorganization, and/or operation of a departmental/divisional program which provides services to employees and/or the public; to act as program supervisor; and to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for exercising initiative and independent judgement; work is subject to review for results obtained and conformance to established policies, rules, regulations and laws.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff assigned to assist.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To assist the head of a department, agency, or division by relieving such superior of complex duties involved in the development, management, reorganization, and/or operation of a departmental/divisional program which provides services to employees and/or the public.* To act as program supervisor, managing the services of the program, while monitoring those service for program effectiveness and efficiency.* To study and analyze operational procedures and prepare detailed and comprehensive reports of findings and recommendations.* To establish the scope and detail of the operation of such proposed programs, to document the need for such programs and to indicate the relative importance of such programs as they relate to existing and/or proposed programs.* To coordinate the flow of work among the various programs within the department/division, and to reassign space, equipment, supplies and personnel as necessary, to expedite the flow of work.* To review and evaluate state and federal laws, rules and regulations to ensure compliance with the provisions of these rules, laws and regulations in the plans and proposals.* To determine the effectiveness of policies, procedures and methods and to initiate alterations as determined by professional review.* To perform varied public relations duties such as preparing news releases and writing and delivering speeches, and meeting with community groups to explain program goals, services and objectives to engender public interest and participation.* To assist a superior by performing administrative tasks and research in preparation of the agency's annual budget.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES**: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program management as it relates to developing programs on a departmental/divisional basis for the purpose of providing new or improved services/programs; a working knowledge of the standard principles, practices and techniques of research as it applies to evaluating program planning and programming service; the ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and develop programs based upon such data; the ability to forecast the need for such programs and the requirements of the programs for personnel, equipment and space; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in business management, social sciences or a related field; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a supervisory position in a private or public agency involved in the development, management, reorganization, and/or operation of a service program.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**The candidate should have strong organizational and written skills and a demonstrated ability to manage ongoing legal and investigative files, strong secretarial and administrative assistant skills, project management, independently prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and support staff projects. Strong computer skills, proficient in all Microsoft applications. https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER\\_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://everify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/EVerify\\_Participation\\_Poster\\_ES.pdf The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 – Background Check Process and Criteria available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.