Program Specialist

Job Description:

Program Specialist

Description

Join a first-class department who embodies integrity, quality service, accountability, and respect as a Program Specialist within the Irvine Police Department. The Program Specialist will perform a variety of highly responsible, confidential, and complex administrative support tasks.
Your Impact:

• Prepare, audit, and process Human Resources documents such as Personnel Action Forms, performance evaluations, timesheets, and leaves.
• Create and maintain a variety of files and records.
• Provide assistance to Public Safety personnel regarding Human Resource and Payroll related items.
• Prepare reports and distribute information.
• Find additional information in the Program Specialist job description.

Best Fit

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and follow-through skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, quick learner, and a team player.
• Excellent customer focus and service skills.
• Experience working with human resources related tasks.
• Effective communicator and ability to work with a variety of individuals.
• Proactive in identifying problems.
• Demonstrates aptitude in computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field with some experience in municipal management, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. May require a valid California driver's license.

The City
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine . The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.

Your Team
The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer, K-9s, Traffic Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, General Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Special Investigation (vice & narcotics), and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT).

The Process
The selection process may include a written examination and oral interview(s). The selection process will include a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. This includes, but is not limited to, the review of legal documents, police and driving records, credit profile, motor vehicle insurance, vehicle operation, prior employment records, and performance reviews. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.


Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$65,145.60 - $102,398.40 Annually