Program Specialist

State of Missouri
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Posted: Nov 13, 2024
  • Salary: $57,407.52 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:57407
  • Full Time
  • Project Management
  • Job Description

    The Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (OWCI) is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist position located in the St. Louis Region of Missouri. The base location must be within one of the following counties and will be dependent upon the individual selected and office availability: St. Charles, St. Louis County, or St. Louis City. Some travel may be required.

    The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Coordination of services across Department, Divisions and other agencies to assist employment and training participants to become self-sufficient.
    • Manage partnerships with city, county, and state officials and/or agencies.
    • Program planning, development, evaluation and implementation utilizing existing data and research.
    • Developing procedures, policies and instructions necessary to the operation and implementation of newly designed or modified programs or projects.
    • Developing or assisting in the development of comprehensive plans and programs for specific organizational units.
    • Exercising significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities with general administrative direction.
    • Developing tools to assist in the coordination of services between partners.
    • Evaluating Workforce Development program trends and coordinating with the training and program staff to develop.
    • Engaging with employers regarding their workforce needs to identify barriers and solutions to those barriers.
    • Performing other related work as assigned.


    Two or more years of experience in a professional or technical job classification; and possession of a high school diploma or poof of high school equivalency. OR

    A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and, four or more years of professional experience providing social services; or conducting investigations or audits of social services providers, fundraising or event planning, training, relationship/partnership building, grant/contract management, or sales.

    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    A written exercise may be part of the application process.

    Preferred Experience: Ability to coordinate and work with multiple agencies at one time; knowledge of employment and training programs as well as FSD benefit programs.

    Desired Skills:

    • Ability to communicate and interpret complex ideas, plans, procedures and programs;
    • Ability to produce objective and timely reports;
    • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills;
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    • Possess the ability to work with a wide variety of agencies and people;
    • Ability to work independently;
    • Possess the ability to adjust to an ever changing environment and achieve


    Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified candidates.

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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