The Program Specialist assists in managing programs that will enhance the quality of life for citizens while promoting economic growth through the development and revitalization of housing and communities.

HIRING SALARY: $25.60 - $33.55

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Compiles and maintains records and statistics of project/program activities as required.
• Assists with the coordination and implementation of workshops and training sessions.
• Maintains a basic understanding of the Urban Entitlement Grant and other departmental grant programs.
• Provides technical assistance to promote sub-recipient/nonprofit performance competency.
• Provides oversight for activities associated with coordinating, managing, and administrating designated program/project services in the Urban Entitlement Grant and other departmental grant programs.
• Reviews sub-recipient/nonprofit eligibility procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with all grant requirements.
• Assists in the review of sub-recipient/nonprofit program expenditures and ensures that expenditures are in accordance with regulatory allowability.
• Participates in outreach for department services.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.
• Three (3) years or more of successful experience in community development, nonprofit development, program management, or public administration.
• Confident in the use of computers and able to be trained in software required to complete the functions of the position.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver's license (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the County's motor vehicle policy requirements.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, and respectfulness at all times.
• Relate to routine operations in a manner that is consistent with existing solutions to problems; to conform to established policies and procedures.
• Analyze and interpret data and other information before preparation of reports.
• Embrace change and actively support all efforts to improve processes and increase cooperation, communication, and collaboration between and among co-workers, departments, County officials, officials from other jurisdictions, the business community, and the general public.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively and efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the deadline.
• Safeguard confidential information and use or disclose the information only as expressly authorized or specifically required while performing specific job duties.
• Attentive to the County's standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, and efficiency as outlined in County policies and procedures and ensure that all work performed meets those standards.