9062 / Program Specialist III / Hinds

Program Specialist Iii

This is a state service position for a 9062 / program specialist iii with an agency in hinds county, ms. Job duties include learning all areas of the office of grant management including workforce innovation and opportunity act (wioa) programs, governor's discretionary grants (gdg), senior community service employment program (scsep), national dislocated worker grants (ndwg), department of defense ships grant, and other awarded grants within the office of grant management. Attend local, regional, and statewide meetings with subgrantees, including some out of state. Manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Act as liaison to local workforce development areas. Provide technical assistance to subgrantees regarding fiscal and programmatic operations. Work with appropriate accounting / fiscal staff to ensure allocation, reallocation, and expenditure of funds. Interpret complex laws / regulations. Prepare and submit quarterly and yearly reports to the us department of labor, local workforce development areas, and other partnership entities. Research and draft correspondence, communications, policies, and other relevant official documentation. All potential applicants are required to have a valid driver's license and pass an extensive background check. The following are preferred qualities for this position and are not set to prevent anyone from applying. All interested applicants, including persons with or without a disability should apply. Education & experience requirements : typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience. Preferred education : bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Preferred experience : three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a directly related field. Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job : excellent communication, computer, and organizational skills. Ability to interpret law and work independently. Mdes is an equal opportunity employer. auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.