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Job Description
The Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (OWCI) is seeking candidates to fill a Program Specialist position. This position will be based in Cole County at 3705 Missouri Blvd, Jefferson City, MO.
This person will assist in budget preparation and implementation, coordinating audit request responses and fiscal notes. They will also be assisting in contract preparation, review and tracking for OWCI programs.
This position will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties:- Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing the fiscal impact of proposed legislation on OWCI programs
- Tracking and monitoring contracts with community providers
- Assist in budget requests, running reports and providing analysis on performance measures.
- Responding to requests from the State Auditor’s office or Federal audit requests
- Assisting in coordinating responses to the Missouri General Assembly or the Missouri Office of Administration
- Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Preferred Qualifications:The person in this position should be organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to change. Excellent time management, written verbal communication skills, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other partners. Ability to work independently in assessing and managing priorities. Experience with computers and desktop applications, including Microsoft Office products. Knowledge of SAM II and Excel formulas preferred.
Recruitment Area: Accepting applications from all qualified applicants.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
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