BEP Program Support Specialist

BEP Program Support Specialist

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $19.79 - $ Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Makenna Powell | makennapowell@utah.gov | 801-526-4353
Application Deadline – 6/7/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Program Support Specialist serves as a primary administrative anchor for the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DSBVI). This role requires a high degree of independent judgment, a an understanding of agency regulations, and the ability to manage complex technical tasks. You will act as a focal point for agency-specific assignments, ensuring operational accuracy and providing vital support to BEP staff, licensed managers, and vendors.

Principle Duties:

• Manage payments, set-aside commissions, and authorize purchases/travel in compliance with fiscal guidelines.
• Conduct financial audits of BEP managers’ data and review accounting forms for accuracy.
• Perform data entry and maintain financial records using the BEP accounting system.
• Analyze and summarize data to report findings and make recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare monthly, recurring, and annual fiscal year-end reports.
• Retrieve data and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems to ensure information is organized and retrievable.
• Act as a resource for management, staff, and clients to resolve issues and explain program policies/procedures.
• Draft, edit, and distribute professional correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Monitor case files and documentation to ensure all deadlines and program timelines are met.
• Train BEP Managers on the proper use of accounting forms and financial reporting.
• Assist the BEP Coordinator and Specialists with verbal and written communication strategies.
• Schedule rooms, coordinate times, and handle all logistical prep for meetings.
• Provide manual labor as needed, including moving equipment or product and reorganizing BEP facilities.

Qualifications

• Financial & Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting; ability to use automated software to enter, transcribe, and maintain complex electronic data.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Proven ability to gather and compile data, identify key facts, and propose logical solutions to complex problems.
• Professional Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and fluently (written and verbal) with sensitivity and tact; expert-level command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation for editing and composing reports.
• Organizational Excellence: Exceptional ability to plan and prioritize workloads, manage competing deadlines, and maintain meticulous physical and electronic filing systems.
• Information Integrity: High attention to detail in reviewing, editing, and verifying data accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Operational Readiness: Comprehensive knowledge of office principles and procedures; ability to operate standard office equipment and travel to BEP locations to perform on-site audits.
• Ability to travel to BEP locations and perform audits.

About the Role

Location –
250 N 1950 W
Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
The mission of Workforce Services is we strengthen Utah’s communities by connecting the workforce to new opportunities and providing services to individuals and families in need. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis. Through a collaborative approach, the department has served millions of Utahns and has become a leader on several statewide initiatives. These include intergenerational poverty, homelessness, affordable housing, supporting refugees, helping rural communities, serving veterans and individuals with disabilities, and getting Utahns trained and back to work. To learn more about Workforce Services, click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.