Program Specialist I

Summary

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Program Specialists I who, under direction, perform administrative and operational program development activities; analyze, recommend and develop policies/procedures and knowledge assets/tools for agency/department programs; and may initiate, track, and monitor program contracts/MOUs (memoranda of understanding). For more detailed information, refer to the Program Specialist I job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits (Download PDF reader) and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 below:

Option 1: Education - An Associate's degree or equivalent completed college coursework(defined as completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education)in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies oftranscripts MUST be submitted with the applicationif the applicant does not possess an Associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above. Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed.

-AND- Experience - Option A: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in a human services/social services or behavioral/mental/public health program which requires a high level of independent judgment to provide complex administrative, social, vocational, or employment training services which includes: interpreting and applying rules and regulations; preparing complex studies and reports; performing assessments or evaluations; and developing case plans or making recommendations/decisions.

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing research of laws, rules, regulations, or policies in order to evaluate compliance/quality assurance or assess and develop organizational training needs

Option C: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing program development or high level administrative activities such as researching laws, regulations, and policies; conducting/preparing administrative studies/reports; developing policies and procedures; and implementing new programs and program changes.

Option D: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in a California Department of Social Services agency performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Worker III or higher.

Note: Eligibility Worker II experience is not considered qualifying.

Option 2: Education* - A Bachelor's degree or equivalent completed college coursework(defined as completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education)in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies oftranscripts MUST be submitted with the applicationif the applicant does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above. Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed.

-AND- Experience - Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a human services/social services or behavioral/mental/public health program which requires a high level of independent judgment to provide complex administrative, social, vocational, or employment training services which includes: interpreting and applying rules and regulations; preparing complex studies and reports; performing assessments or evaluations; and developing case plans or making recommendations/decisions.

Option B: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing research of laws, rules, regulations, or policies in order to evaluate compliance/quality assurance or assess and develop organizational training needs

Option C: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing program development or high level administrative activities such as researching laws, regulations, and policies; conducting/preparing administrative studies/reports; developing policies and procedures; and implementing new programs and program changes.

Option D: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a California Department of Social Services agency performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Worker III or higher.

Note: Eligibility Worker II experience is not considered qualifying. * Applications will be accepted from individuals who are in the process of completing their final semester or quarter of school, and who, upon graduation, will meet Option 2 of the minimum requirements. A letter from the school indicating degree and anticipated graduation date must accompany the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills, project planning and development, program/procedural impact analysis, working with various computer programs and software applications, and the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Evaluation Procedure: An online examination and writing exercise will be administered to assess your knowledge and skills on the following topics: Program Specialist Concepts Analysis and Problem Solving Written Communication Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Additional Information and Resources: If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy (Download PDF reader). For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process

Job Description

The Job

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Program Specialists I who, under direction, perform administrative and operational program development activities; analyze, recommend and develop policies/procedures and knowledge assets/tools for agency/department programs; and may initiate, track, and monitor program contracts/MOUs (memoranda of understanding). For more detailed information, refer to the Program Specialist I job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits (Download PDF reader) and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU). CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
• Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet either Option 1 or Option 2 below:

Option 1: Education - An Associate's degree or equivalent completed college coursework(defined as completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education)in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies oftranscripts MUST be submitted with the applicationif the applicant does not possess an Associate's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above. Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed.

-AND- Experience - Option A: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in a human services/social services or behavioral/mental/public health program which requires a high level of independent judgment to provide complex administrative, social, vocational, or employment training services which includes: interpreting and applying rules and regulations; preparing complex studies and reports; performing assessments or evaluations; and developing case plans or making recommendations/decisions.

Option B: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing research of laws, rules, regulations, or policies in order to evaluate compliance/quality assurance or assess and develop organizational training needs

Option C: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing program development or high level administrative activities such as researching laws, regulations, and policies; conducting/preparing administrative studies/reports; developing policies and procedures; and implementing new programs and program changes.

Option D: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in a California Department of Social Services agency performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Worker III or higher.

Note: Eligibility Worker II experience is not considered qualifying.

Option 2: Education* - A Bachelor's degree or equivalent completed college coursework(defined as completion of 120 semester or 180 quarter units from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education)in behavioral/social science, business/public/health care administration, liberal arts or education. A list of completed college coursework or legible copies oftranscripts MUST be submitted with the applicationif the applicant does not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in one of the qualifying fields listed above. Completion of the San Bernardino County Management Leadership Academy (MLA) program will be accepted toward the required coursework on the basis of 4 quarter units of credit per MLA track completed.

-AND- Experience - Option A: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a human services/social services or behavioral/mental/public health program which requires a high level of independent judgment to provide complex administrative, social, vocational, or employment training services which includes: interpreting and applying rules and regulations; preparing complex studies and reports; performing assessments or evaluations; and developing case plans or making recommendations/decisions.

Option B: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing research of laws, rules, regulations, or policies in order to evaluate compliance/quality assurance or assess and develop organizational training needs

Option C: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience performing program development or high level administrative activities such as researching laws, regulations, and policies; conducting/preparing administrative studies/reports; developing policies and procedures; and implementing new programs and program changes.

Option D: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a California Department of Social Services agency performing duties equivalent to an Eligibility Worker III or higher.

Note: Eligibility Worker II experience is not considered qualifying. * Applications will be accepted from individuals who are in the process of completing their final semester or quarter of school, and who, upon graduation, will meet Option 2 of the minimum requirements. A letter from the school indicating degree and anticipated graduation date must accompany the application.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills, project planning and development, program/procedural impact analysis, working with various computer programs and software applications, and the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field of study is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will advance in the process. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Evaluation Procedure: An online examination and writing exercise will be administered to assess your knowledge and skills on the following topics: Program Specialist Concepts Analysis and Problem Solving Written Communication Details of the online assessment process will be emailed once the recruitment has closed. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. Important: The ability to take pre-employment tests online is a privilege. Please do not take advantage of this benefit. Also, be aware that applicants may be required to take parallel versions of these tests in a proctored setting in order to confirm their identities as the original test takers.

Additional Information and Resources: If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy (Download PDF reader). For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process