Program Specialist III

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview:

The Program Specialist will coordinate all administrative and program support for the assigned training program, including classrooms and course materials, travel arrangements, training and support staff, equipment, materials and supplies, and other support requirements to ensure the successful delivery of the assigned training program.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support instruction delivery, classroom preparation, course handouts, and orientation/graduation ceremonies for the assigned training program.
• Ensures completion of administrative requirements including travel orders and arrangements; lodging; scheduling of facilities and instructors; and preparation of equipment/materials.
• Supports coordination activities and correspondence involving Program Managers, Registrar/staff, instructors, students, and other training program stakeholders.
• Assists Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and curriculum development staff in the creation and update of lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, practical exercises, and other course materials by Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) standard operating procedures and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards.
• Supports budget and finance personnel on annual course budget preparation to include funding for student travel and per diem.
• Ensures the efficient use of assigned resources.
• Assists in database and record management and report preparation, as directed.
• Ensure student records, class evaluations/surveys, and other class administration documents are collected, maintained, and submitted according to standard operating procedures.
• Resolves technical and administrative problems that occur before and during training delivery.
• Perform tasks associated with ordering, receiving, unpacking, storing, assembling, and issuing supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Supports vehicle scheduling in preparation for and during training exercises, graduation ceremonies, and at other times when official transportation is needed.
• Coordinates vehicle preparation (fuel, oil, tires, cleaning) and use with the fleet management office.
• Operates U.S. government vehicles as necessary in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Pick up and deliver official mail and special delivery items.
• Escorts un-cleared personnel when necessary
• Assists in class coordination, administrative duties, and practical exercises for other courses as needed within the Program Office.
• Employ applicable Department of State security standards and procedures to protect National Security information.
• Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected that such travel will exceed 25% of total work time.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Employees will require supervision and has limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment and initiative in the line of work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma; an associate or bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is preferred together with seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years fulfilling the duties of a Program Specialist II or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• Program management experience in a training and/or educational environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with administrative and program management functions
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite and/or other general office applications
• Working knowledge of military, law enforcement, and/or Government security operations
• Working knowledge of training course administration/logistics
• Knowledge of training and instructional methodologies related to adult learning preferred
• Knowledge of supply and logistics record keeping/management (supply/logistics forms, supplies, materials inventory, and status report preparation) a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be willing and able to drive official US Government vehicles up to and including 16-passenger vans.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Security Clearance:

• Possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to maintain required Security Clearance/access approvals

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

General office environment, working on the North Slope, warehouse, refueling station, work shop, etc.

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.