Senior Programs Manager

County Of Mendocino; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Mendocino in Ukiah is seeking a Senior Program Specialist to plan, coordinate, and evaluate complex departmental programs. The role develops and implements programs, analyzes policy impacts, and ensures compliance with regulations and funding requirements.

You will work across public health, social services, and admin units, collaborating with professionals, courts, families, and community partners.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Management or related field and two years of journey-level experience.
• Experience in developing and preparing reports and recommendations, preferably for complex programs.
• Must possess and maintain required licenses and certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs, develop work plans within funding specifications and monitor expenditures.
• Evaluate participant needs and coordinate activities to ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide staff support for grant writing and proposal development.
• Develop procedures and evaluate data management projects.
• Prepare reports on program activities for management and sponsors.
• Review legislation changes and apply them to assigned programs.
• Coordinate public meetings and community engagement activities.
• Train and supervise staff and volunteers where applicable.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Grant writing

Data analysis

Budgeting

Training and development

Policy interpretation

Report writing

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data management systems

Job description

County of Mendocino in Ukiah is seeking a Senior Program Specialist to plan, coordinate, and evaluate complex departmental programs. The role develops and implements programs, analyzes policy impacts, and ensures compliance with regulations and funding requirements.

You will work across public health, social services, and admin units, collaborating with professionals, courts, families, and community partners.