Program Specialist
Core
Manages, coordinates, or directs a major phase of a specialized operating program within a correctional facility, including policy formulation, budget preparation, and staff supervision.
Role type
Program Specialist (Management/Coordination)
Builds
Correctional facility programs and administrative functions
Domain
Public Administration / Corrections
Required skills
Public administration, policy formulation, budget preparation, staff supervision, grant/contract program requirements, legislative process knowledge, statistical techniques
Preferred skills
Training program development, legislative liaison, contract/grant proposal development
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs a component of an agency program; Interprets and advises personnel and public on departmental rules and laws; Prepares administrative, statistical, and fiscal documents; Provides supervision to assigned staff; Advises on resource requirements and develops policies; Drafts policies and procedures and develops contract or grant proposals
Seniority
Mid-level, supervisory IC
