MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to public administration.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum two (2) years’ experience with general office practices, including administrative procedures and processes to include using standard office equipment, personal computers, printers, scanners.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Data entry, maintaining and updating confidential records through the use of an internal database.
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Effective communication to include oral and written.
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Demonstration of excellent customer service skills.
SUBSTITUTES
Education requirement may be substituted with up to four (4) years of office related experience.
The Program Specialist should possess:
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Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, and other related software.
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Ability to interpret and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing regulatory programs.
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Ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with peers.
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Adaptability to performing other duties as assigned.
EXPECTATIONS
Work is expected to be performed under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Hours of employment are to be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
OTHER
Physical requirements and environmental settings: Work environment is non-smoking. While performing duties of position, must be able to work extended periods at a computer, with telephone, printer noise, overall busy with moderately high noise levels. Normal office building, common areas; may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact.
Mostly sedentary in nature; may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; safe lifting and may carry item weighing up to 30 pounds.
VETERANS
To receive veteran’s preference a copy of your DD214.
Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. There are no direct military occupations that relate to the responsibilities or requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position.
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IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
Only applicants scheduled for interviews will be contacted. Should you be contacted for an interview and require reasonable accommodation, please inform the scheduling representative of such accommodation.
The selected applicant must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.
TBPELS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
