Program Specialist 3 SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEï½N SUPERINTENDENT

PROGRAM SPECIALIST 3
Office of Food & Nutrition

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Program Specialist 3 with the Office of Food & Nutrition.

DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a Program Specialist 4 or other supervisory officer in the state department institution or agency or in a local jurisdiction directly supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs the more complex and sensitive professional administrative and analytical work to promote the planning operation implementation monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment; conducts the research and field work necessary to meet the needs of the appropriate state and/or local public or private agencies; prepares and signs office performance evaluations for subordinate staff; does other related work.

Special Note: An incumbent in the class conducts in-depth analysis review program proposal evaluates and monitors program activities and/or prepares recommendations aimed at developing implementing or modifying programs. Incumbents review proposed draft regulatory changes for fiscal or programmatic impact and make recommendations regarding the development and revision of agency policies based on changes the State and Federal laws and regulations. Incumbents handle the more sensitive and complex program issues and act as a subject matter expert. Assignments at this level are broadly defined; incumbents are expected to determine the methods needed to achieve objects. May supervise staff engaged in program activities.

Positions performing work specific to human/social services programs socio-economic programs or regulatory programs shall be classified within the respective variant series.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Seven (7) years of professional experience in planning monitoring coordinating implementing modifying and/or evaluating agency programs and services.

OR

Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

OR

Possession of a masters degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Note: Professional experience refers to work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to ones own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
or performs the more complex and sensitive administrative analytical and professional work to promote the planning operation implementation monitoring and/or evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment.
the work operations and/or functional programs evaluate employee performance and conduct and have responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring firing promoting demoting and/or disciplining of subordinates.
program deficiencies and develops corrective action strategies in support of established goals.
coordinates implements and upgrades existing programs in assigned area.
rule proposals and adoption documents to implement programs in assigned area.
and identifies available funding sources develop and reviews grant applications and writes proposals; negotiates and monitors contracts or grants.
to requests for information regarding program activities to agencies and program clients.
collects and disseminates information regarding assigned program(s).
sensitive and complex program issues and acts as a subject matter expert.
expenditure of budgeted funds.
proposed/existing legislation and administrative/operational procedures and submits recommendations for changes.
and/or conducts surveys or other studies to help identify program needs.
in the development and implementation of department/agency initiatives.
business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call visit and/or letter of inquiry.
and monitors program evaluation strategies.
and/or conducts the more difficult onsite evaluations or audits to ensure compliance with regulations and/or contract terms; prepares related reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.
the preparation of and/or prepares informational materials such as manuals guides and handbooks.
and conducts program outreach and promotional activities.
and conducts education/training workshops.
staff involved in program activities.
in performance of professional recruitment admissions/placement activities for the program.
as a program liaison to a variety of parties including federal state and local government officials and providers.
and maintains cooperative working relationships with other state and local code enforcement officials.
charts tables and other graphic representations needed for the planning operation and implementation or program activities.
analyzes and prepares written materials such as letters reports correspondence and other documents related to the program functions.
essential records reports and files.
be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
of the methods used to maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
of the methods and procedures used in planning coordinating monitoring evaluating and/or implanting programs.
of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
of methods used to research and identify public and private funding sources.
of the methods and procedures used to prepare and submit proposals for funding.
of program evaluation and assessment techniques.
of principles and practices of contract compliance monitoring.
to supervise assigned staff and plan organize and implement projects within the unit.
to conduct periodic evaluations of programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
to handle sensitive and complex program issues and act as a subject matter expect.
to organize assigned tasks provide instruction to employees and review their work.
to conduct surveys independent research and field investigations.
to comprehend analyze and interpret laws rules regulations standards and policies and apply them to specific situations.
to research and identify public and private funding sources.
to prepare informational materials.
to train staff involved in programs activities.
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers groups and others involved in the operations of the program.
to establish business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call visit and/or letter of inquiry.
to review analyze and prepare written materials such as letters reports correspondence and other documents related to the program functions.
to prepare clear technically sound accurate and comprehensive reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.
to represent the department or agency at conferences meetings and other events.
to maintain essential records and files.
to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.
to read write speak understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communications.
with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable. accommodations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
: $76497 - $96286
Period:Twelve (12) Months
Affiliation: Local 32

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: February 5 2026
Closing Date: February 19 2026 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER