Program Assistant - Public Works

Program Assistant - Public Works page is loaded## Program Assistant - Public Works locations:
Public Service Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R003919#

Job Summary Clark County is looking for a Program Assistant to support the administrative contract management and project controls functions for the Public Works Engineering and Construction Division. The Engineering and Construction Division is production oriented with a focus on the County’s civil infrastructure capital project delivery program for Public Works.
The successful candidate will need to be self-motivated, able to communicate well with others, and eager to contribute to the Public Works mission of serving the community. In addition to administrative tasks supporting capital project delivery, this role is expected to maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of county and state procurement methods to include consultant contract administration, county purchasing policies, WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines, RFP/RFQ processes, and federal and state Title VI requirements for capital project delivery.

As the consultant database administrator, the successful candidate will work seamlessly with project managers, construction engineers, and consultants to ensure contract information is kept up to date.
Further, this position will also play a critical role in supporting project delivery by helping maintain a database of projects and assist with performance metric reporting for the Division.
This position reports directly to the Division Manager and is a full-time, represented, hourly position at the Public Service Center building (1300 Franklin St., Vancouver, WA 98660).
This position is represented by Local 307CO - Washington State Council of County and City Employees.# Qualifications
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* Education and Experience:

**** Program Assistant positions typically require a job-related degree or three to five years of experience related to the specialized area.  Depending on area of assignment, a degree may substitute for some or all of the required experience.
**** Knowledge of:
**** Applicable computer applications/technology, principles and practices of public sector organization and some specifics relating to program operations; planning, scheduling, monitoring and problem solving; research techniques and data analysis; budget tracking, justification and control; application of County state and federal laws and regulation relevant to the program/project area; departmental policies and procedures, trends and practices within the specialized area.
**** Ability to:
**** Effectively coordinate, work to others; carry out policy directives of management in an effective and timely manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff; communicate and express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
** Selection Process:
**** Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.
** Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  

Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.
** Applications will be accepted until an adequate number of applications are received. This posting may close at any time on or after January 30th with no additional notice.**# Examples of Duties
**** Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
**** Prepares recommendations regarding direction of program.

Plans, organizes and administers specific program(s), services and activities as assigned program; develops and implements new elements to assigned program.

Makes recommendations in defining program goals and objectives; recommends methods and means of accomplishing objectives; works within established policies and procedures.

Researches and analyzes data relating to assigned program,…