Project Specialist

The Clark County Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Project Specialist position. As a member of the technical team, you will support design and development efforts of new and existing systems and applications, serve on User Acceptance Testing teams, and perform technical tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will possess technical knowledge in project coordination, process improvement, and system trouble shooting.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field and two (2) years of professional level experience in systems analysis, business applications design and process improvement research. Experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.Provides assistance to project management in the design, development, modification and implementation of a major departmental systems application. Works closely with information technology staff and consultants; provides information regarding departmental systems and requirements to meet all processing needs. Collectively works with departmental staff and external staff to design and develop new case management automation functionality. Conducts various research; gathers and analyzes information; conducts studies; simulates hardware and software problems; tests and evaluates alternative solutions; makes appropriate recommendations; develops processing steps; assists in the development of test data; designs input and output forms and documents; assists in the design of screens. Writes program documentation, procedures and instructions; assists department staff in the implementation of new and/or modified programs. Troubleshoots software problems as needed. Confers with other department staff regarding assigned functional program areas. Makes presentations to staff and other departments and/or organizations on systems design and functionality. Conducts design sessions and training workshops for staff and various external resources. Coordinates and maintains time lines for the development of new management systems. Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department pertaining to functionality and modeling; assists in preparation of design approach documentation, screen specifications; testing; preparation of Help Files; and design of training programs. Makes recommendations regarding new design, management reports and business practices to achieve alternatives. Serves as liaison between the project and other County departments, as well as external agencies. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other documentation. Maintains accurate records and files related to the new design and development area of assignment.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; utilizes a variety of software applications to create documents, maintain various spreadsheets, prepare a variety of materials for presentations, conduct research, and other related job functions.Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.Employment Type: PERMANENT