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Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

CAPP/CHOICES Program Manager

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635


Salary :

$59,238.40 Annually

Location :

Gainesville, FL

Job Type:

Full-Time

Job Number:

FY25-15181

Department:

Community Support Services

Division:

Community Agency Partners Program (CAPP)

Opening Date:

11/19/2024

Closing Date:

12/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or a related field and two years of professional level experience with responsibility for a poverty reduction program and/or special initiatives; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment. If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Position Summary

This is highly responsible administrative work managing a program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with specified departmental objectives.

An employee assigned to this classification plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing program, directs and coordinates program activities, and may exercise control over subordinate employees for specific functions or phases of program.

Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor or manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing work-related complaints and resolving problems.

Reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is accomplished toward specific program objectives.

Modifies and/or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attain objectives.

Prepares program reports for superiors.

Controls program expenditures in accordance with budget allocations.

Determines program direction and develops appropriate policies and procedures.

Determines data to be analyzed in maintaining program; selects and analyzes data; formulates program changes/direction based on analysis and recommends to department director.

Develops and/or assists in development, implementation, and maintenance of program related computer programs.

Responds to citizen inquiries/complaints regarding the operation of the program.

Assists in monitoring of contracts related to the operation of the program.

Coordinates activities dealing with local, state, and federal agencies.

Represents departmental program area when necessary at public meetings.

Evaluates current procedures and practices for accomplishing program objectives.

Reviews and analyzes reports, records and directives.

Coordinates activities of program area with related activities of other County departments.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of current practices and principles of the program or program area.

Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to the program or program area.

Considerable knowledge of computer hardware and software requirements of program area.

Ability to develop and implement operating policies and procedures.

Ability to perform complex analysis of data and formulate recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, contractors, local business owners, and elected officials.

Ability to attain proficiency in the operation of computer hardware, software, and related programs.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare and organize written reports.

Ability to generate necessary paperwork in accordance with local and state ordinances.

Ability to plan and organize work and manage time.

Ability to work independently with limited review.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Supplemental Information

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the

Alachua County Board of County Commissioners

offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

Medical/Health Insurance Employee Life Insurance Florida Retirement System Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits

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FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS)

The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS

Holidays are as follows: New Years Day Martin Luther King Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Friday following Thanksgiving Christmas Eve (IAFF*) Christmas Day Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees) 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF - International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to .

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following

Supplemental Questions

are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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I understand that once my application has been submitted

for this specific position

that I

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be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply. Should I desire to have updated information included for this specific position I should contact the Human Resources office at (352) 374-5219 for assistance.

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