What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist I - Community Development & Revitalization position at CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC?
Job Description
DescriptionThe Program Specialist I provides operational support to the Senior Program Manager, assisting with community outreach, application processing, providing eligibility compliance support, and subrecipient technical assistance.
Hiring Hourly Range: $27.17 - $35.58
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Order of Essential Functions does not indicate the importance of functions.)
Provides technical assistance to promote sub-recipient/nonprofit performance competency and compliance with the regulations and policies of the applicable grant program.
Assists in community outreach, marketing, and public relations functions.
Reviews sub-recipient/nonprofit eligibility procedures and documentation to ensure compliance with all grant requirements.
Manages the day-to-day operations of activities associated with coordinating, managing, monitoring, evaluating, and administering designated program/project services in the Urban Entitlement Grant and departmental grant programs; and initiates operational changes necessary to attain program goals and objectives of the grant program.
Maintains accurate and current program records across all relevant data systems, including Neighborly (the software used to track grant applications) and other departmental databases as required.
Assists in coordinating subrecipient requests, including reimbursement documentation review, contract amendment processing, budget modifications, and grant closeout activities.Participates in community engagement.Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.A minimum of two (2) years or more of successful experience in Federal Grant Management, Program Development, or federally funded housing programs.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.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
Salary : $27 - $36