The District is accepting applications for a permanent position to work as a PROJECT SPECIALIST for the State and Federal Program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This is the minimum experience and education/training standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for examination. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or completion of GED plus two (2) years of college level coursework in social sciences, and minimum of three (3) years of experience in implementation of grant funded programs and special projects, parent/involvement, and community outreach. or High School diploma or completion of GED plus five (5) years of experience in implementation of grant funded programs and special projects, parent/involvement, and community outreach. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California’s Driver License. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Individuals interested in employment are asked to describe any training, education, experience, or skills relevant to this position. The process will begin with the competitive screening of qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in a written, oral, and/or practical examination. Successful candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list according to the examination score. Final selection will then be made in accordance with Merit System rules from the eligibility list that is good for 6 months once it is established. Fingerprinting and criminal record checks will be done on all prospective employees.

Knowledge and Skills: Requires knowledge of practices, techniques, and principles of assigned program; knowledge of grants and funding concepts and sources; knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment; and knowledge of principles and procedure of record keeping. Requires knowledge of principles and practices of data collection and report preparation. Requires sufficient communication skills in order to successfully interact with students, faculty, community members and parents.