UNCLASSIFIED GRANT-FUNDED POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HIV ELIMINATION

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Work, (Community Health, Public Health, Public Health Administration preferred) or a related field required; supplemented by one year of experience in statistical and data analysis (in a community health or social services setting preferred), sampling and surveying activities (monitoring and evaluating program activities preferred), or conducting quantitative and qualitative research; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: None.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Examination:
The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to perform process duties related to analyzing specific programs, operating procedures, and business practices, including providing recommendations for program improvements and increased operational efficiency, conducting research on specific programs, and performing qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Program Evaluation Specialist analyzes and makes recommendations regarding program improvements and operational efficiency, advises departments in formulating program goals, objectives, and strategies in addition to developing and designing performance indicators to measure the achievement of program goals and objectives. This series is distinguished from the Budget Analysis series by the emphasis placed on all phases of operational efficiency rather than on centralized budget development and monitoring.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Researches and analyzes specific programs, operating procedures, and business practices of assigned department(s) and makes recommendations for program improvements and increased operational efficiency.

Provides general advisory services to departmental administrators in the areas of budget, finance, management, systems analysis, procurement, industry and market research, program planning, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Conducts institutional research and development and identifies funding sources.

Reviews, analyzes, and develops programs.

Collects and compiles financial and performance data.

Develops evaluation design and data collection instruments, collects and analyzes data, writes reports, and reports findings to support recommendations.

Performs qualitative and quantitative data analysis in support of program evaluation.

Conducts special projects and studies for managers and officials.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to work with others to coordinate the more complex programs and more complex problems associated with the responsibilities of the job. Often represents the department and/or organization when dealing with others.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.