PROGRAM
EXAMINER TRAINEE 0740
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An
employee in this class learns how to perform studies of the effectiveness of
government or agency operations in meeting programmatic and legal
objectives. The work involves policy
analysis, budgetary review, management and operations research, program
evaluation, and comparative cost analysis.
Positions in this class differ from Program Examiner in that the
Program Examiner Trainee is learning to acquire the techniques, knowledges,
skills and abilities of the Program Examiner.
The Program Examiner Trainee is primarily responsible for learning how
to analyze the quality and cost-effectiveness of government or agency service
delivery, rather than the efficiency of internal administrative procedures. Supervision is received from a professional
or administrative supervisor, who evaluates performance through frequent
consultation, conferences and review of oral and written reports. The term of probation is one (1) year, during
which time employees will be required to satisfactorily complete a supervised
in-service training program. After one
(1) year of continuous service as a permanent Program Examiner Trainee, the
employee in this class achieves permanent competitive status as a Program
Examiner without further examination.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Studies
and learns the disciplines within the position so as to gain the knowledges,
skills and abilities;
Collects
and analyzes data relative to the performance of government or agency programs
and operations; identifies legal, programmatic and management objectives;
develops standards and criteria for evaluating program productivity;
Reviews policy
alternatives available in terms of the fiscal and operational implications and
the impact on the economic, social and physical environment of the region;
Participates in studies
of departments and operations for the purpose of determining needed
modifications and improvements in organizational structure, program design and
administrative procedures;
Evaluates requested and
proposed operating and capital budgets in terms of the impact on the delivery
of governmental or agency services, applies the principles of performance
budgeting to the budget review process;
Collects and analyzes
data on the economic, demographic and sociological characteristics of the
region which have an impact on the development of policies and programs;
Prepares cost analyses of
alternative management systems, procedures and methods of operations;
Reviews new and proposed
federal, state and local legislation to determine the effect on government or
agency activities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Some
knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public
administration, public finance and budgeting; some knowledge of statistical
concepts and methods; some knowledge of the application of data processing
systems and methods to administrative procedures; some knowledge of the general
principles of accounting, particularly as applied to budgeting and public
finance; ability to understand and learn complex systems, techniques and
disciplines of the position; ability to understand and follow written and oral
directions; ability to acquire a good knowledge of the legal and administrative
regulations and guidelines related to government programs; ability to establish
effective working relationships with public officials and administrators;
ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation
from a
R12/14/99
Competitive
RR1/7/03