Operations specialist for GA Dept of Behavorial Health

Thanks, Allison, for this lead:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program Operations Specialist in the Office of Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Assist in identifying, organizing, and disseminating information, funding and prevention research. Participates in developing state- of-the-art services and local prevention systems. Assist the Director with management of prevention budgets. Effectively develops, prepares, and/or manages assigned budgets through sound analytical, reporting and financial management practices utilizing established formats, guidelines and timeframes. Submits complete budget information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. Compares financial status reports with projected budgets and correctly ascertains potential for cost overruns or other budget problems and makes appropriate adjustments.

Serves as HR liaison for the Office. Serves as Official Leave Keeper for the Office; submits any concerns about staff leave usage to Director. Complete Leave Grid and submits to Director for signature. Works with Departmental Leave Manager/Keeper to assure correct forms are used by staff. Reports any changes in forms to Director and staff. Serves on HR committees as developed by the Department. Assists Director in developing position announcements, retrieving applications. Serves on Interview Panels as assigned.

Assist in the preparation of the annual Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Incentive Grant (SPF-SIG), and Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities funds. Serves as a back-up to other prevention staff. Oversees task specific clerical work of the Executive Secretary as assigned by the Director (e.g. completion of a budget spreadsheet or assisting with assembling documents for record keeping.

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of prevention by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, and the like. Assists in the development, implementation and updating of the Division’s prevention plans as developed through the Block Grant, SDFSC and/or Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant processes.

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, Budgeting or Administrative Services
OR
Four years of related experience in the area of assignment.

Preference will be given to candidates, who in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following:

•Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, Budget/Finance or Administrative Services
•Certificates in Personnel (HR) Services, Procurement (government), or Purchasing
•Experience in development, management and or administration of budgets, contracts and/or grants.
•Experience in developing complete and accurate projected budgets based on identified needs of the operation and monitoring of fund usage against projected budgets
•Experience in managing invoices and invoice payment paperwork from various sources and reviewing paperwork for accuracy.
•Experience in developing and implementing appropriate reporting mechanisms - forms, procedures, and schedules - to accurately track and document the activity and progress of multiple projects and programs.
•Experience in planning and scheduling of meetings to include preparation and dissemination of meeting notices, materials, etc
•Experience in preparing basic to moderately complex reports and correspondence that require researching information from a variety of sources.
•Experience in development of position announcements, job postings, job recruitment, and interviewing of potential candidates.
•Experience working collaboratively, which involves networking among many public and private entities
•Competence in managing time requirements and deadlines of self and others
•Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Powerpoint
•Strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary (Up to $40,400 (depending on experience and training)), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 13 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located in downtown Atlanta.
We're located across from Underground Atlanta. Parking is nearby as well as direct access to MARTA's rail and bus system.

Applying for this job

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: mhddad@dhrjobs.com .

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Program Operations Specialist

Candidates for this position may be subject to employment drug testing and criminal background check.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.