Program Coordinator III (Transfer)

Qualification Guidelines

• Education and/or Experience Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance would qualify. Example combinations include: bachelor's degree in business or public administration, liberal arts, public relations, social science, sociology, psychology or a closely related field and PROGRAM COORDINATOR I: two years of professional experience in the area of assignment. PROGRAM COORDINATOR II: three years of professional experience in administering or implementing programs in the area of assignment. PROGRAM COORDINATOR III : four years of progressively responsible administrative and project planning experience in administering or implementing programs in the area of assignment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities All Levels: Ability to perform work related to area of assignment; plan, develop and administer programs; design, implement and interpret needs assessments and other research projects; analyze administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and make creative recommendations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; assume control of a project and make sound recommendations; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies; prepare and write complete and accurate reports; review and analyze a variety of organizational and administrative problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations; analyze, interpret and provide assistance regarding pending legislation; represent the department effectively in meetings, including making presentations; interact effectively and sensitively with numerous culturally and economically diverse populations; establish and maintain cooperative working relations with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations and businesses, commissions/committees, and City staff; effectively use computer and office automation systems, software and equipment; exercise judgment in prioritizing work and recommending actions. PROGRAM COORDINATOR I: Working knowledge of principles and practices of organization and public administration; research techniques, sources and availability of information, and methods of report presentation; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to area of assignment; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development, work planning and organization; equal employment/affirmative action guidelines and policies; principles and practices of public personnel administration; principles and practices of supervision; principles, methods and practices of municipal finance and budgeting. In addition, working knowledge specific to the area of assignment is required. PROGRAM COORDINATOR II: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of organization and public administration; research techniques, sources and availability of information, and methods of report presentation; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to area of assignment; grant application process; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development, work planning and organization; equal employment/affirmative action guidelines and policies; principles and practices of supervision; principles, methods and practices of municipal finance and budgeting. In addition, considerable knowledge specific to the area of assignment is required. PROGRAM COORDINATOR III : Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of organization and public administration; research techniques, sources and availability of information, and methods of report presentation; grant application process; applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to area of assignment; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development, work planning and organization; equal employment/affirmative action guidelines and policies; principles and practices of supervision; principles, methods and practices of municipal finance and budgeting. In addition, thorough knowledge specific to the area of assignment is required.
• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance would qualify. Example combinations include: bachelor's degree in business or public administration, liberal arts, public relations, social science, sociology, psychology or a closely related field and PROGRAM COORDINATOR I: two years of professional experience in the area of assignment. PROGRAM COORDINATOR II: three years of professional experience in administering or implementing programs in the area of assignment. PROGRAM COORDINATOR III : four years of progressively responsible administrative and project planning experience in administering or implementing programs in the area of assignment.
• PROGRAM COORDINATOR I: two years of professional experience in the area of assignment.
• PROGRAM COORDINATOR II: three years of professional experience in administering or implementing programs in the area of assignment.
• PROGRAM COORDINATOR III : four years of progressively responsible administrative and project planning experience in administering or implementing programs in the area of assignment.

Special Requirements

• Must have or obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, as they may be required for some assignments.

Benefits

• The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage our defined benefits program for eligible employees. CalPERS manages the pension and health benefits to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3,000 employers. Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) and 2.7% at 57 benefit formula (if a safety employee). Employees who are deemed “Classic” members of CalPERS or a reciprocal system such as the Los Angeles County Employees’ Retirement System (LACERA) or Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS) will receive the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) or 3% at 55 benefit formula (if a safety employee). A CalPERS “Classic” member is a member who previously worked for a California public agency and meets the following criteria: First established CalPERS membership or membership in a CalPERS reciprocal agency prior to January 1, 2013, And is hired by the City of Pasadena after a break in service of less than six months And did not have concurrent (overlapping) service with the other agency.
• The City of Pasadena contracts with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to manage our defined benefits program for eligible employees. CalPERS manages the pension and health benefits to more than 1.6 million public employees, retirees, and their families and more than 3,000 employers.
• Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) and 2.7% at 57 benefit formula (if a safety employee).
• Employees who are deemed “Classic” members of CalPERS or a reciprocal system such as the Los Angeles County Employees’ Retirement System (LACERA) or Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS) will receive the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula (if a miscellaneous employee) or 3% at 55 benefit formula (if a safety employee). A CalPERS “Classic” member is a member who previously worked for a California public agency and meets the following criteria:
• First established CalPERS membership or membership in a CalPERS reciprocal agency prior to January 1, 2013,
• And is hired by the City of Pasadena after a break in service of less than six months
• And did not have concurrent (overlapping) service with the other agency.

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