Under the supervision of the Program Support Specialist 1 within the Office of Women's Health (OWH), the Program Specialist Trainee will be responsible to receive and implement on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the operations and monitoring of grants, research and programming within the Office of Women's Health. Duties include: Training in the areas of planning, coordinating, implementation, and upgrading of existing programs and services, in OWH, performing all Program Management Officer (PMO) activities in the System for Administering Grants (SAGE). Will be trained on preparing spending plans and develop grant reports and budgets. Researches, collects, and disseminates information regarding assigned program(s)and responds to routine inquiries, questions and concerns as directed.  Responds to requests for information regarding program activities or requirements. Performs site visits with grantees to ensure compliance, improve programmatic supports and ensure overall grant activities are met.  Conducts surveys, researches and/or field investigations and other duties as assigned.

ADVANCEMENT:

Appointees who successfully complete the 12 month training period will be eligible for advancement to one of the following titles: Program Specialist 1, Program Specialist 1 (Socio-Economic Programs), Program Specialist 1 (Social/Human Services), or Program Specialist 1 (Regulatory Programs).

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Four (4) years of professional experience relevant to the position.

NOTE: Please refer to the Advancement section located at the bottom of this title specification for a comprehensive list of approved titles connected to this trainee title. Experience must be related to the journeyman title associated with the position.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

NOTE: Appointees to positions assigned to the Weatherization Assistance Program in the Department of Community Affairs will be required to complete training and obtain a certification as a Quality Control Inspector, issued by an agency accredited by the United States Department of Energy (USDOE),in conformance with USDOE Weatherization Program Notice 14-4. Training is required to be successfully completed subsequent to advancement to the primary title, Program Specialist 1, Socio-Economic Programs.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.

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