Job Description

Program Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $23.86 - $42.22 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – Hybrid

Recruiter – Catherine Spielberg | cspielberg@utah.gov | 801-526-4333
Application Deadline – 8/13/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

The Program Specialist performs the following tasks:

• Identifies problems or potential problem areas and recommends solutions.
• Acts as a facilitator in problem solving situations; provides information to those seeking assistance and suggests alternatives/solutions and assists others in solving problems.
• Acts as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials.
• Analyzes, summarizes, and/or reviews data/reports findings, interprets results, and/or makes recommendations and guidelines.
• Coordinates program activities, services, and/or program implementation with private providers, other governmental entities, and program users.
• Delivers presentations, stand-up training, or instruction to staff, management, clients, or the general public.
• Conducts training needs assessments and recommends training programs.
• Designs and/or prepares training/instructional materials, teaching aid devices.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
• Acts as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients, or customers.
• Negotiates or mediates issues with internal and/or external agency representatives, and/or concerned outside parties or their representatives.
• Settles or resolves issues or complaints.

This position may be filled as a 2 year career mobility.

Qualifications

The model applicant for this position is someone who:

• Has a minimum of two years eligibility experience.

This position is currently a hybrid of both in-office and remote work days. Please note: a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

About the Role

Location –
140 E 300 S
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information We strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and
providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.