Program Specialist III; SR-– Department of East Maui Water Authority

Description

Plans, directs, coordinates, develops, implements and evaluates activities of one or more programs requiring analysis of complex issues at the department level; develops and implements studies, plans, policies and projects to improve services and operations; carries out liaison responsibilities with other departments, external agencies and vendors; and performs other related duties as required.

This class differs from the Program Specialist II in that the Program Specialist III performs as a senior worker with the overall responsibility for the program planning, direction, coordination, development and implementation of activities for one or more major components of the department’s programs; whereas the Program Specialist II performs the full range of program planning and development at the departmental level.

Work requires use of judgment and initiative in developing solutions to problems, interpreting general policies and determining work assignments to provide advice and consultation to others. Positions in this class also serve as program resource and liaison. Work requires the ability to coordinate projects and foster cooperation with other departments and governmental agencies, vendors, and private or community organizations.

• Conducts studies, analyzes systems and policies, identifying problems and potential solutions; leads and participates in the preparation of plans and programs, determines scope of work, plans development process and timelines of programs;
• Develops, interprets, implements and evaluates new or revised policies, procedures and guidelines and recommends alternatives, changes or enhancements;
• Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and efficiency, and develops recommendations to superiors on modifications to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency;
• Serves as the primary program resource and provides advice and consultation to managers, supervisors, other employees and the public;
• Prepares program budget and participates in the preparation of annual budget requests;
• Prepares requests for proposals, drafts and administers professional services contracts, payments, grant reimbursements, and other required documentation;
• Identifies program needs and potential sources of funding from State, Federal and private sources, prepares and develops grant applications and supporting documentation and administers projects;
• Organizes and makes public presentations, provides design, technical support and project management functions;
• Performs as project lead with other professional staff and consultants, developing work plans, schedules and budgets; coordinates, reviews and monitors progress of projects; serves as liaison with local jurisdictions, agencies, and community groups;
• Trains staff and/or provides technical and policy guidance to staff and/or to departmental personnel, other departments and agencies;
• Keeps abreast of Federal, State and County laws, ordinances, regulations and legislation that may govern or impact program, evaluates impact and resolves issues or problems;
• Oversees the maintenance of records, prepares operational reports, evaluates statistics to ensure achievement of objectives and to implement program changes;
• Prepares, negotiates and monitors conformance with inter‑agency agreements;
• Organizes and serves as department representative on multi‑agency technical review committees, serves as program liaison and attends meetings with employees, departments, vendors and private and community organizations regarding program matters;
• May supervise others as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a field pertinent to the department’s program and activities; and four (4) years of specialized professional work experience pertinent to the department’s programs and/or activities. This position exists within the Department of East Maui Water Authority,…