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THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
QUALIFIED MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
 

THE POSITION:

The City of Oceanside is currently accepting applications for the position of Program Specialist. This position will be in the Police Department, Administrative Division.  A Program Specialist is a para-professional that provides highly complex, responsible and analytical support, researches and recommends new service delivery methods, policies and procedures and performs a variety of analytical duties relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: conducting a variety of studies and research for assigned area; analyzing programmatic and financial information and processing reports; reporting on and monitoring a variety of special programs; coordinating and monitoring program budgets; researching and analyzing revenues and expenditures in support of proposed budgets; creating and modifying spreadsheets and formulas; participating in professional group meetings; and performs related duties as assigned.
 

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 

Experience:

Four years of increasingly responsible administrative and programmatic support experience including one year of supervisory or lead responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college level course work in program management, public administration or a related field.

Note: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is desirable.
 

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may consist of a practical assessment, and a written and/or oral examination to further assess appropriate education, training and experience. Failure to provide all required materials with the application will result in no further consideration for the position. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for six months.

Note:  Prospective employees will undergo a background reference check and a drug screening. A medical examination may be required.
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

A completed City of Oceanside application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted to the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2005.

Applications and further information may be obtained from:

Human Resources Department

300 North Coast Highway

Oceanside, CA 92054

City Hall East

760-435-3500

OR

From our website at:

www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

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