Job opening: Program Specialist
Salary: $63 369 - 99 670 per year
Published at: Apr 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties
As a Program Specialist you will:
Accomplishes special projects through analysis and review of problems, issues, or program requirements; determines what information is required; and collects data from various sources in order to render informed recommendations/alternatives. Solves problems related to special projects that involve administrative or support issues.
Provides administrative support on a wide variety of actions and problems. Assists in the preparation, review and coordination of information, decision documents, special reports, and other programmatic documents required for successful administrative management.
As a team member, participates in the implementation and planning of new initiatives and projects that will enhance the overall effectiveness of administrative management of the organization.
Manages assignments, projects, and day-to-day plans. Identifies objectives based on an understanding of the program, overall priorities, and related efforts in the organization. Determines approach to achieve objectives; identifies specific steps, and decides on meetings, information, and other input.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level, which must include the following experience: planning, coordinating, and executing the administrative and management duties for the program.
OR
Completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level education leading to such degree; or LL.B or J.D., if related.
OR
Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level, which must include the following experience: providing advice on matters related to program support work, such as planning, research, analysis, correspondence, communication, and/or liaison activities.
OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
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Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
Education
Copy of your transcripts or equivalent documentation is required for positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
College or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to
Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Contacts
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- Phone: (770) 488-1725
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