Posting number: 2026-03629
Department: Hidalgo County - Community Service Agency
Job classification: PROGRAM MANAGER I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Miscellaneous, Program Management
Performs routine (journey-level) administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; and assisting in evaluating program activities. Supervises the work of others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Oversees the work of assigned program staff.
Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities.
Confers with staff on program issues and problems.
Assists in planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating programs.
Assists in the development of program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation of program budget requests.
Assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational and marketing materials, and public information programs.
Assists in conducting special investigations, program analyses, and research studies.
May provide training or technical assistance in program area(s).
Supervises the work of others.
Performs related work as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration or related field.
One (1) year of experience in the administration of a program relevant to the assignment.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.
Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; of public administration and management techniques; of statistical analysis processes; of budget processes; of research techniques; of training and marketing techniques; and of program management processes and techniques.
Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program and staff performance and in operating a computer and applicable software.
Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.
Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop, evaluate, and interpret administrative policies and procedures; and to supervise the work of others.
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