Program Professional - CHHS

• Oversee the administration and management of contracts, ensuring compliance with all
  applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Develop, negotiate, and execute contract agreements with service providers, vendors, and
  partners.
• Monitor contract performance, assess outcomes, and implement corrective actions as
  necessary.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community members,
  government officials, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate community meetings, focus groups, and other engagement activities to gather
  input and feedback on programs and initiatives.
• Represent the department at public meetings, forums, and events to promote programs and
  initiatives.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of billing and invoices related to program activities.
• Review and reconcile billing statements, invoices, and financial reports.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper
  documentation.

• Identify, develop, and implement program monitoring strategies to ensure program
  effectiveness and compliance.
• Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of programs to assess effectiveness and identify
  areas for improvement.
• Stay current with industry trends, research, and innovations to continuously improve
  program quality and impact.
  

• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Social
  Science, Business, Public Administration, Government, or related field; and
• Experience: Two years of social service case management, homeless services, or affordable
  housing experience to include contract management, compliance, or monitoring.
   

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:

• T&E 100%

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS:

• Copies of your college or university transcripts (unofficial transcripts are accepted) may be a required part of this application and will be used to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications, as posted on the job announcement.
• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See above," etc., and copy/paste from a previous answer are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

EXAMINATION DETAILS:
This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Reservations can also be made through your local, public library.

Training and Experience examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below.  Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

• Applicants who apply and meet the minimum qualifications between Monday, February 24, 2025, and Monday, March 10, 2025, will test Thursday, March 13, 2025, through Monday, March 17, 2025.  
   

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions. 

Salary : $71,180 - $100,809