Program Specialist I

The Job

San Bernardino 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. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

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 San Bernardino County 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.
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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.
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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 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.

Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM, Friday, September 13, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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/ .

Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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