Program Coordinator - Health Department

SALARY RANGE:

$70,338.00 - $112,807.00 ANNUALLY

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CLASS DEFINITION

A Program Coordinator plans and coordinates the activities of an operation or program. Work of this class may involve supervising program and office support personnel.

Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

                                                                    AND
EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in planning, supervision, evaluation or coordination of a program or business or operation.

                                                                     OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the basic techniques of program administration or business management.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge of standard processes involved in contract management or procurement.
• Knowledge of grant funding requirements.
• Knowledge of customer relations.
• Knowledge of basic Federal grant procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, implement and administer a program or operation.
• Ability to utilize common business software.
• Ability to make budget recommendations and control expenditures.
• Ability to develop and install program procedures.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program recipients, customers, community groups and representatives of public and private agencies.
• Administrative ability.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Background Check                                        

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed. 

Probation 

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.

Eligibility 

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.                                                             

Education Accreditation 

Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution.