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Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Social Services Department is seeking an innovative Project Specialist to join our team in addressing critical community needs in homeless response services. As a key member of our department, you will serve as a liaison for medium to long-term projects, combining technical expertise with practical experience to improve service delivery through data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will work at the intersection of technology and social services, supporting program development, implementing process improvements, and utilizing information systems to enhance decision-making and outcomes tracking. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by bridging technological solutions with community service needs, while working collaboratively with various County departments and external stakeholders.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field and two (2) years of professional level experience in systems analysis, business applications design and process improvement research. Experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides assistance to project management in the design, development, modification and implementation of a major departmental systems application. Works closely with information technology staff and consultants; provides information regarding departmental systems and requirements to meet all processing needs. Collectively works with departmental staff and external staff to design and develop new case management automation functionality. Conducts various research; gathers and analyzes information; conducts studies; simulates hardware and software problems; tests and evaluates alternative solutions; makes appropriate recommendations; develops processing steps; assists in the development of test data; designs input and output forms and documents; assists in the design of screens. Writes program documentation, procedures and instructions; assists department staff in the implementation of new and/or modified programs. Troubleshoots software problems as needed. Confers with other department staff regarding assigned functional program areas. Makes presentations to staff and other departments and/or organizations on systems design and functionality. Conducts design sessions and training workshops for staff and various external resources. Coordinates and maintains time lines for the development of new management systems. Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department pertaining to functionality and modeling; assists in preparation of design approach documentation, screen specifications; testing; preparation of Help Files; and design of training programs. Makes recommendations regarding new design, management reports and business practices to achieve alternatives. Serves as liaison between the project and other County departments, as well as external agencies. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other documentation. Maintains accurate records and files related to the new design and development area of assignment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; utilizes a variety of software applications to create documents, maintain various spreadsheets, prepare a variety of materials for presentations, conduct research, and other related job functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
Closing Date/Time: 1/28/2025 5:01 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Clark County
Show moreClark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey. Clark County is the nation’s 14th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.3 million citizens and more than 45.3 million visitors a year (2018). Included are the nation’s 9th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to more than 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.
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