Program Specialist I



Program Specialist I

Salary

$56,825.60 - $78,041.60 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18-16310-01

Department

Human Services - Program Development

Opening Date

07/28/2018

Closing Date

8/6/2018 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job

The County is recruiting for Program Specialists I who, under direction, perform administrative and operational program development activities; analyze, recommend and develop policies/procedures and knowledge assets/tools for agency/department programs; and may initiate, track, and monitor program contracts/MOUs (memoranda of understanding).

For more detailed information, refer to the Program Specialist I job description.

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Travel: Travel throughout the County and State may be required. Employees will be required to make provision for County transportation; travel throughout the State will be at the provision of the employer. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

Option 1
Education: An Associate's degree or equivalent completed college coursework (defined as completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education) in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. Completion of the County of San Bernardino Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess an Associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.
-AND-
Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in a human services/social services or behavioral/mental/public health program which requires a high level of independent judgment to provide complex administrative, social, vocational, or employment training services which includes: interpreting and applying rules and regulations; preparing complex studies and reports; performing assessments or evaluations; and developing case plans or making recommendations/decisions. -OR- Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing research of laws, rules, regulations, or policies in order to evaluate compliance/quality assurance or assess and develop organizational training needs -OR- Two (2) years of experience performing program development or high level administrative activities such as researching laws, regulations, and policies; conducting/preparing administrative studies/reports; developing policies and procedures; and implementing new programs and program changes. 

Note: Eligibility Worker II and III experience is not considered qualifying.

Option 2
Education: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent completed college coursework (defined as completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education) in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. Completion of the County of San Bernardino Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies of transcripts MUST be submitted with the application if the applicant does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above.
AND
Experience:
 One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a human services/social services or behavioral/mental/public health program which requires a high level of independent judgment to provide complex administrative, social, vocational, or employment training services which includes: interpreting and applying rules and regulations; preparing complex studies and reports; performing assessments or evaluations; and developing case plans or making recommendations/decisions. -OR- One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing research of laws, rules, regulations, or policies in order to evaluate compliance/quality assurance or assess and develop organizational training needs -OR- One (1) year of experience performing program development or high level administrative activities such as researching laws, regulations, and policies; conducting/preparing administrative studies/reports; developing policies and procedures; and implementing new programs and program changes.

Note: Eligibility Worker II and III experience is not considered qualifying.

*Applications will be accepted from individuals who are in the process of completing their final semester or quarter of school, and who, upon graduation, will meet Option 2 of the minimum requirements. A letter from the school indicating degree and anticipated graduation date must accompany the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills, project planning and development, program/procedural impact analysis, working with various computer programs and software applications, and the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study is highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be an online assessment and a writing exercise of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
 
Program Specialist Concepts
Analysis and Problem Solving
Written Communication

Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed.  All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. To be successful in the examination process, candidates must pass both the online assessment and the writing exercise. Only candidates who pass the online assessment will be invited to take part in the writing exercise.

Approximately one (1) week prior to the test, candidates will be notified of the test time and location.  Applicants scheduled for the examination will be required to show photo identification or equivalent.


Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.

 

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the Application and your responses to the following Supplemental Questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications and special skills. Accurate responses should be provided for each question, and all experience must be clearly detailed in the employment history section of your application in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
  • I have read and understand the above statement.
02
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Indicate the educational/experience requirement under which you are applying.
  • I am applying under Option 1.
  • I am applying under Option 2.
03
COURSEWORK: If you do not have an Associate's degree for Option 1 or a Bachelor's degree for Option 2 in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education, you must list school, course title and number, and number of units (semester or quarter) earned.

Example: CSUSB, Intro to Psych, Psychology 101, 4 qtr units.
04
DEPARTMENTAL/PROGRAM EXPERIENCE: Some positions require special experience in the departments/programs listed below. Indicate within which departments/programs you have 2 years of experience, within the last 5 years, by checking the appropriate box.
  • Transitional Assistance Department
  • Transitional Assistance Department/CalWORKs
  • Transitional Assistance Department/CalFresh
  • Transitional Assistance Department/MediCal
  • Transitional Assistance Department/Welfare-to-Work
  • Adult vocational or employment/training programs including Workforce Investment Act
  • Adult services, long-term care service, home or community based services for a geriatric and/or disabled adult population
  • Children's services including Adoptions, Foster Care, Child Protective Services, Children's Networking or related social service programs
  • Child Support Services programs
  • Behavioral/Mental Health programs or services including Prevention and Intervention, Community Crisis Services, etc.
  • Public Health programs or services
  • Preschool Services
  • Other
  • None of the above
05
SPECIAL SKILLS: Some positions require special experience in the areas listed below. Indicate in which areas you have ongoing experience by checking the appropriate box.
  • Community Relations/Outreach
  • Contract development, procurement and monitoring
  • Employee development including development, planning and/or delivery of training
  • Grant writing, procurement and monitoring
  • Program policy and/or procedure development,
  • Project management including developing project plans, leading/coordinating project groups and managing project time frames
  • Researching and analyzing legislation, State and Federal mandates, or other regulations
  • Technical writing including policies and procedures, manuals, requests for proposals, reports and recommendations
  • Not Applicable
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I understand that I cannot update my application once I have submitted it. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections and provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer listed in my work experience, and have fully supported ALL of my responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire with the materials found in my application.
  • I understand.

Required Question

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San Bernardino County
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San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone
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