Program Manager I - Community Substance Use Prevention

Under general direction, to plan, organize, direct and control the activities and/or staff of a County program.
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department is recruiting for Program Manager I to support Community Substance Use Prevention policy initiatives within the Healthy Communities Branch, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position works with community leaders, policy makers, advocacy organizations, community residents, city and state officials, community-based organizations and coalitions, and enforcement and compliance agencies to advance community-wide public health policy priorities to reduce and prevent impacts of substance use and misuse, including excessive alcohol use and cannabis misuse, particularly with youth and communities experiencing the greatest racial and health inequities.
In addition to meeting the employment standards for a Program Manager I, candidates must have experience in:

• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of substance use prevention programs.

• Formulates and implements policies, plans and procedures for carrying out functions of the program;
• Determines budgetary requirements to maintain the program;
• And performs related duties as required.
• Determines program objectives in light of established goals;
• Establishes an appropriate organizational structure and delineates working level and relationships of personnel to carry out the program's activities;
• Provides assistance and advice to advisory and planning boards, commissions, task forces and other special groups as required;
• May prepare and make presentations to staff, boards, commissions, and external groups;
• Plans, organizes and directs a County program that provides direct service to the public or other agencies;
• Makes recommendations on the annual budget and may present the program's budget to the Board of Supervisors;
• Maintain liaison relationships and represents the program in contacts with public and private agencies and concerned community groups and organizations;
• Develops strategies to achieve objectives;
• Defines personnel resource needs and allocates them as required to reach program objectives;
• Is responsible for determining program funding needs and obtaining available outside funding when necessary through grants and/or contracts;
• Directs and evaluates the work of subordinate staff;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Is responsible for the implementation, control, monitoring and evaluation of provided services to ensure compliance with terms of received grants and contracts;
• Establishes program priorities;
• Keeps abreast of new trends and developments related to the program's activities;
• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
• Selects and hires staff and ensures the orientation, training and development of program staff;
• May provide ongoing statistical reports;

Sufficient, education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities.
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are typically attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's degree. Relevant experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Relevant experience includes experience performing analytical, administrative, lead, supervisory, or management duties, which include interpreting rules and regulations, gathering data and formulating recommendations, and report writing.

• That subordinate program staff will not be able to provide the subject matter expertise that is required.
• That the Program Manager will be held accountable for this specialized knowledge; and
• It is an absolute necessity for the successful operation of the program;

• Methods of administrative problem solving;
• Personnel management techniques;
• Computer applications, including but not limited to: word processing, spreadsheets, data base management software, presentation and electronic mail software.
• Community and agency consultation methods and procedures;
• Program development and evaluation;
• Principles of organization and administrative, fiscal and program management; principles of employee supervision, training and development;
• Techniques of organizing and motivating groups;

• Consult with and advise top administrator on the activities and status of the program;
• Integrate the activities of a program to attain program goals;
• Deal effectively with a variety of government and community officials;
• Speak effectively in public;
• Develop and effectively utilize all available resources;
• Plan and assign workloads clearly and effectively;
• Plan, organize, control and evaluate a public service program;
• Train, develop and motivate staff;
• Manage initiatives, collect and analyze data for the purpose of evaluating services and or programs;
• Prepare and review reports;
• Establish and maintain program's objectives, priorities and policies;
• Develop and recommend effective courses of action;
• Develop short and long range budget plans that accurately reflect program needs. May require the ability to apply the tools of a specialty subject area.