DHS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Date: Jul 5, 2024

Req ID: 41321

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,221.81

Position Number: 22109446

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date: 07/10/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: $50,221.81

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Duties & Preferred Qualifications:

This position is part of the DHS shared services Office of Procurement. This position supervises a small purchasing team that supports our internal divisional and office clients with their purchasing and service needs. In this supporting role the OP purchasing team works to provide payment mechanisms and procurement support for all DHS agreements including but not limited to, service contracts, sub grant agreements, requisition configurations, and commodity and State contract purchasing within the State SAP accounting system, Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS). This position is also responsible for the reporting functionality within AASIS regarding spending trends, audits, vendor research, comprehensive agreement data, and other reporting as needed for our internal clients and outside sister agencies.

AND

6 years' experience in Arkansas Procurement Law with professional/technical services contracts, commodities, and the related procurements.

6 years' experience with the grant/sub-grant agreement process

6 years' experience with Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS).

4 years' experience with reporting functionality within Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS)

4 years' experience supervising

2 years' experience with commercial purchasing platforms like Amazon Business and Walmart Business

Customer service focused with great communication skills

Ability to perform functions in automated systems using standard forms and software.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products

Some travel required w/valid AR Driver's License

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: G099C

Grade: GS09

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $50,222.00 - $72,822.00

Summary

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Program Administrator is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and evaluating service and grant programs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Supervises a subordinate staff by developing short and long term goals and objectives, determining the allocation of internal and external resources, advising staff seeking guidance, and overseeing the functions of program activities to ensure fulfillment of the organization's mission and objectives. Interviews, recommends for hire, trains, coordinates, assigns, reviews work, and evaluates the performance of incumbents. Monitors and evaluates service programs and recommends corrective action when needed. Writes and implements grants, assesses grant criteria to ensure compliance, and researches alternative grant sources. Provides technical assistance regarding program, personnel, and policy matters and provides oral/written information and testimony. Develops and prepares operational and personnel budgets by analyzing, compiling, and preparing reports, proposals, and correspondence. Serves on various committees and task forces to stay abreast on service program information. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of grant writing techniques and administration. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of programs and services administered to aid children and families. Ability to conduct inspections to determine compliance with laws, standards and regulations. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information. Ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in general business, sociology, psychology, or a related field; plus four years of experience in social services, organizational management, or a related area, including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Nearest Major Market:Little Rock