Program Specialist II

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Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).

• Conducts studies, analyzes systems and policies, identifying problems and potential solutions;

• 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 a program resource and provides advice and consultation to managers, supervisors, other employees, and the public;

• Assists in the preparation of the 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;

• May perform 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 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; and

• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, or a field relevant to the Transportation Agency's program(s); and

• three (3) years of specialized work experience.

Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:

Professional work experience relevant to the Transportation Agency's program(s).

License and Certifications:

Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Type B and a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.

Must obtain a CDL Type B with Passenger endorsement and no L & Z restrictions prior to completion of probation.

Continued employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of National Safety Council - Defensive Driving Course driver training instructor's course and a recognized certified CDL Examiner training course, as determined by the Executive on Transportation.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.
Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination