PART-TIME PROGRAM SPECIALIST

h2About the Department/h2pp style="margin: 0"strongBasic Function:/strong/pIncumbents are hired on a part-time and temporary, hourly basis to provide specific services and assignments that are not otherwise available to the City. Work typically consists of program implementation for systems and procedures; providing professional expertise to existing programs; assisting in project design; providing staff development services; and performing other related consultative services.brbrp style="margin: 0"strongSupervision Exercised or Received:/strong/pUnder general direction, provides City departments with services related to programs and projects on a part-time basis; performs other duties as required.brbr/ph2Position Duties/h2pp style="margin: 0;"strongEssential Duties:/strong/ppPlans, organizes, administers, and/or coordinates the implementation of City programs and projects./ppDevelops and/or implements programs and plans in accordance with department goals and objectives, policies, and procedures; evaluates program effectiveness and develops improvements as needed; directs in establishing priorities./ppCompletes assignments performs duties in area of expertise as directed by City staff./ppPrepares a variety of progress and special reports related to programs and assigned projects./ppMay attend offsite meetings and events./ppPerforms related duties as assigned./p/ph2Minimum Qualifications/h2pp style="margin: 0;"strongKnowledge of:/strong/pullip style="margin-top: 0; margin-right: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"Developing program and project administration, monitoring, and evaluation techniques./p/liliPrinciples, practices, and techniques of program and project administration, including monitoring and evaluation./liliBusiness and program specific computer use applications./liliPrinciples and practices of program and project management and evaluation./liliApplicable codes, regulations, and standards relating to City contract administration./li/ulstrongAbility to:/strongulliWork within established goals and timelines./liliApply professional skills and knowledge to organizations./liliDetermine specific organizational needs regarding program and project design, implementation, administration, and management./liliOrganize work, set priorities, establish goals and objectives, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines./liliEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in/lilithe course of the work./liliPrepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials./liliEffectively and tactfully work with elected and appointed officials and the public./liliInterpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances./liliPerform independent research in the preparation of programs and project proposals./liliEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships./liliMake persuasive oral presentations of ideas and recommendations./li/ulstrongEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/strongbrbrPossession of a high school diploma/GED or higher determined on responsibilities assigned.brRequired experience will be determined on the basis of duties and responsibilities assigned.brbrstrongLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS/strongbrbrValid class C California Driver's License.brSpecified positions may require pre-employment screening.brstrongWORKING CONDITIONS/strongbrThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. nbsp;In addition, reasonable adjustments may be made to the physical demands based on the responsibilities assigned relative to this special position; however, prior to those adjustments, there will be communication with the employee to ensure mutual agreement.brbrp style="margin: 0;"strongEnvironment:/strongbrIndoor and outdoor work environment.brDriving a vehicle to conduct work (as required)./pbrp style="margin: 0;"strongPhysical Demands:/strong/pWhile performing the duties of this class, the employee is constantly required to sit and frequently stand, walk, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands or fingers to handle, touch, or operate standards office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally reaches for an item above or below desk level, and lifts or carries records and documents, typically weighing less than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.brbrstrongMental Demands:/strongbrWhile performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use verbal and written communication skills; exercise sound judgement in the absence of specific guidelines; establish priorities and work on multiple assignments and projects concurrently and meet intense and changing guidelines given continual interruptions.brbr/p