Program Specialist - Community Development

Position SummarySupervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff and agencies responsible for providing a variety of community and social services including contract administration and/or grant development, public education or intervention programs; establish schedules and methods for providing program services; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and contractual obligations, and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.Minimum Education, Experience And Additional RequirementsEducation and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or social services; and Three (3) years of experience in any of the following areas: community, social or human services program planning or contract compliance; andTo include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Preferred KnowledgePrinciples of Behavioral Health prevention, intervention and treatment. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) InspectionsOperations, services and activities of assigned community, social or human services programPrinciples and practices of social servicesPrinciples and practices of social services and the Older Americans ActPrinciples of supervision, training and performance evaluationModern and complex principles and practices of grant administrationBasic principles of contract administrationPrinciples of gang prevention.Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulationsAffordable Housing DevelopmentSupervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staffPreferred Skills & AbilitiesOversee a wide variety of community and social service programsOversee a wide variety of community, social service programs and affordable housing developmentAssist in the administration and negotiation of complex contracts and grantsRespond to requests and inquiries from the general publicProvide job training programs to City businessesDevelop gang prevention programs and attract youth participationInterpret and explain City policies and procedures, and other pertinent State, Federal and funding regulations.Interpret and explain City, State and Federal policies and procedures pertaining to Senior ProgramsPrepare clear and concise reportsDesign, raise funds and implement programs for the City's youthCommunicate clearly and conciselyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general publicPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationWork odd hours upon request.Select, supervise, train and evaluate staffWork with advisory committees in developing program plans