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State of Missouri · 12 hours ago

Senior Program Specialist

Waynesville, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$47K/yr - $47K/yr

3+ years exp

The State of Missouri is seeking qualified applicants for the Senior Program Specialist position within the 25th Circuit Court. This role involves managing treatment court programs, including budgeting, accounting, and administrative services, while also requiring attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Responsibilities

Independently manages a specialized program or project where the complexity is reflected by limited direction and scope

Identifies areas that need improvement in regard to efficiency, economy, and effectiveness

Motivates and develops members of the team in order to encourage cooperation and foster commitment

Reviews the organization of the court and makes recommendations regarding the transfer of court resources so they may be better utilized to provide better workflow and a more efficient court operation

Reviews the court’s automation needs and coordinates with information technology professionals with the county and the Office of State Courts Administrator regarding the installation of new and upgraded court automation systems and maintenance of current systems

Prepares various statistical and financial reports as required and conducts a variety of special projects

Qualification

Court procedures knowledgeBudgetingFinanceProject management principlesCourt automation systemsPublic administration principlesProblem analysisData analysisTime managementEffective communicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of varied administrative experience performing duties related to public administration

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal terminology pertaining to the court

Advanced knowledge of the organization, operations, functions and scope of authority of the court

General knowledge of court automation systems

General understanding of project management principles

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while handling a high-volume workload in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and high stress

Ability to spend majority of time on highly complex independent work based on programs and projects that do not receive a high level of direction or supervision

Ability to identify and analyze problems in order to effectively recommend solutions

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing in a tactful and courteous manner with diverse parties

General knowledge of modern principles and practices of public administration

Ability to organize, direct and coordinate administrative activities in an effective manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other internal and external stakeholders

Ability to analyze and interpret complex sets of data, draw meaningful conclusions and communicate the results in an effective manner

Basic knowledge of governmental financial and accounting principles