NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Program Specialist (City Clerk)
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $127K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Program Specialist for the City Clerk's office in Sacramento, CA. The role involves planning, directing, and supervising activities of a major department or Citywide program, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing administrative support to elected officials and community members.
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Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, and administers, a project or program with department or Citywide impact; supervises, trains and evaluates the work of professional, technical and clerical staff
Confers with department heads, division managers, members of professional staff, and other officials concerning the administrative needs and requirements related to the program or project; represents the program in contacts with news media, business and civic organizations, other City departments, and various outside public and private agencies
Interprets new policies, procedures, and regulations, and develops new or amended programs or projects as need dictates, monitors program objectives to assure compliance with State and administrative regulations and program guidelines
Conducts studies and surveys, performs research and analysis and prepares recommendations for department management; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and outcomes; creates and implements program policies and procedures; develops guidelines, forms and related documents
Reviews grant opportunities; compiles and analyzes information for preparation of grants, contracts and agreements; negotiates terms; implements, monitors and prepares reports on conduct and performance of grants
Identifies program, project or system enhancements; selects and coordinates installation of new and revised programs and systems
Provides exceptional customer service to those contacted in the course of work
Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification
Qualification
Required
Four years of progressively responsible professional-level administrative experience
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or a closely related field
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and governmental finance, budgeting, and accounting
Knowledge of procurement methods
Knowledge of research techniques, methods and procedures
Knowledge of methods and practices of modern office management
Knowledge of principles and practices of program management and administration
Knowledge of technical report writing
Knowledge of methods of analysis
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision
Skill in managing multiple tasks and deadlines
Skill in customer service, including dealing with people under stress, and problem solving
Skill in use of computers, computer applications, and software
Ability to effectively plan, develop, and implement a comprehensive program with a broad scope and high degree of complexity
Ability to supervise and direct professional, technical, and clerical staff
Ability to analyze fiscal problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations
Ability to make effective presentations to public officials, committees, and outside agencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public
Ability to prepare technical and analytic reports
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
Ability to make program or project changes based on analysis of results, new legislation, or departmental changes
Ability to meet multiple deadlines
Preferred
Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) designation is highly desirable
Experience with Granicus/Legistar is a valued asset
Benefits
Bilingual Pay
Pension Reform Act
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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