7150-Program Manager-Unclass (Procedure Writer & Trainer / Internal Audit / Procedures & Train Div)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

This position is located in the Procedures and Training Division of the Pima County Finance & Risk Management Department.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: U3

The Pima County Department of Finance and Risk Management is seeking an engaging, dynamic professional to join its Procedures and Training team. The successful candidate for this position must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a wide range of department staff. This individual will write and maintain policies, procedures, job aids, user guides, manuals, memos, and other forms of business and technical writing materials. They will also develop and deliver eLearning content, video tutorials, and in-person training to department staff. If this exciting opportunity fits your skillset and experience, apply today!

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Please Note: Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.

Duties/Responsibilities

• principles and procedures of public administration, management, and program planning, development, and evaluation;
• applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting, and financial management;
• contract and grant application preparation, negotiation, and administration;
• community agencies, organizations, and resources;
• data and statistical analysis techniques and application to planning studies and projects;
• principles and techniques of effective communication to include written composition and public speaking;
• applications of automated information systems.

• planning, developing, evaluating, and managing programs and projects;
• preparing and administering budgets, grants, and contracts;
• researching, analyzing, and reporting data;
• presenting, explaining, and interpreting program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to the public;
• managing staff and planning, organizing, and coordinating program activities;
• communicating effectively;
• establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with service groups and organizations;
• establishing, reviewing, and modifying procedural and technical guidelines to enhance program effectiveness;
• use of automated information systems to maintain or produce data.

Minimum Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The appointing authority will determine the desired qualifications for this position at the time of recruitment. Typically, this would require at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an academic major in a specified discipline or a more general discipline (e.g., business/public administration, management, etc.) plus significant professional experience in management in a specified specialty area.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, communications, creative writing, education, English, finance, or a closely related field.
2. Minimum two (2) years professional experience writing policies, procedures, and other forms of business writing and technical writing materials.
3. Minimum two (2) years professional experience teaching, presenting, or providing training to live audiences in a variety of settings.
4. Minimum two (2) years professional experience creating multimedia job aids, tutorials, and eLearning content.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions may require specific licenses, or certifications required by law, statute, accrediting agencies, or contract provisions. Failure to obtain/maintain such licenses or certifications may be grounds for termination. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application, appointment, or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.

Special Notice Items: This classification is in the Unclassified series and is exempt from the Merit System Rules. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Successful candidates offered employment with Pima County, including current employees who have applied for new positions, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their scheduled start date. If you are unable to become fully vaccinated due to a medical disability or religious observance/practice, you must request an accommodation - accommodation forms are located online.