Program Specialist 3 Jobs

As a Program Specialist 3s (PS3s) you will be leading one of two units:

• Research and Appeals Unit
• Firearm Transfer Support Unit

• Practice fact-finding on criminal history and related records for firearm purchasers.
• Provide guidance and answer questions from unit members.
• Provide technical assistance to SAFE customers.
• Assume basic supervisory duties in the absence of the unit supervisor.
• Organize and prioritize your unit's work.
• Study criminal history records to determine if there are prohibiting factors that prevent individuals from lawfully purchasing or possessing firearms.
• Interpret federal, state, and local law.

• Ability to work irregular shift hours (i.e., weekends, holidays, modified, flex, or overtime shifts as needed).
• Two years of lead work or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school graduation or GED equivalency.
• Moderate experience in managing high volumes of work at once.

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

In accordance with The Washington Federation of State Employees (Download PDF reader) bargaining agreement, all employees are currently required to be fully vaccinated or be approved for a medical
or religious accommodation.
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