Program Administrator - PPT

Summary or Purpose

This position may be a GRANT FUNDED position and will end with the completion of the grant program. (Employee will be notified if the position will be Grant Funded.)

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Researches, reviews, and analyzes federal, state, and local legislation for intent, meaning, and predicted effects related to anticipated or existing programs or projects.
• Responds to requests for information; provides technical information to programs, departments and outside entities as needed.
• Assists in the organization, design, and development of program structure and associated plans based on collected data and research findings; makes recommendations to the Deputy Director and/Director of the Department in order to address anticipated or observed problems.
• Evaluates/monitors new or modified program operations and policy design with regard to feasibility and effectiveness; makes recommendations to the Deputy Director and/or Director of the Department in order to address anticipated or observed problems.
• Monitor new or modified program operations to ensure compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations.
• Explain Department programs and projects to community resources to encourage their participation in the program or project under development and/or modification.
• Develops or assists in the development of comprehensive plans for anticipated or existing programs or projects in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Department.
• Designs and develops operational and administrative procedures and forms necessary for the collection and transmission of information, satisfaction of reporting requirements, and establishment of control systems to evaluate program/policy effectiveness.
• Coordinates and assists in development of training events for staff and management working with new or modified programs, procedures, and policies.
• Manages the NSB Health Board and acts as Board Secretary for the board. (Health Dept. only)
• Responsible for the Criminal Background Check program for the Department. (Health Dept. only)
• Monitors programs in order to ensure that desired changes are affected, objectives are achieved, and program changes are maintained in the immediate and long-term future. Advises the Deputy Director and/or the Director of the Department of administrate matters and concerns in a timely, accurate, and detailed manner. (not Police Dept.)
• Interview children alleging sexual abuse using forensic interviewing techniques. (Police Dept. only)
• Help locate information and resources as well as connect victims with appropriate criminal justice agencies or social services organizations. (Police Dept. only)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general administrative principles and practices, and knowledge of procedure and policy development.
• Knowledge of methods and means of collecting and evaluating information and data pertinent to social services and related federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification standards and their application to delivery of services to Behavioral Health consumers.
• Knowledge of North Slope Borough Police Department policies and procedures, rules of evidence, current law enforcement techniques and procedures regarding domestic violence and sexual assault. (Police Dept. only)
• Knowledge of Borough, State, and Federal Laws, Regulations and Ordinances regarding domestic violence and sexual assault. (Police Dept. only)
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Alaska. (Police Dept. only)
• Knowledge of investigative procedures and protocol for observations of critical details to…