Program Specialist
Core
Manages, coordinates, or directs a major phase of a comprehensive or specialized operating program within a correctional facility, providing staff services in various management areas.
Role type
Program Specialist (Management/Administration)
Builds
Correctional facility programs and operational functions
Domain
Public Administration / Corrections
Required skills
Program management, Policy formulation, Budget preparation, Staff supervision, Grant/contract proposal development, Legislative liaison, Training program development, Statistical analysis, Public administration knowledge, Federal and state law compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, and directs a component of an agency or institutional program; Interprets and advises agency personnel and the public on departmental rules and laws; Prepares administrative, statistical, and fiscal documents; Provides supervision or direction to assigned staff; Advises on future resource requirements and develops policies; Plans, develops, and conducts training and seminars; Drafts policies and procedures and develops contract or grant proposals; Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes.
Seniority
Mid-level management
