Administers complex state and federal maritime grant programs and projects. Conducts project management review, oversight andcompliance monitoring of complex applications, grant agreements, procurements, reimbursements, audits and administrativerequirements to determine compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. May serveas a Lead Worker. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials and/or privateentities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referredto the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:Program Coordinator IIActs as district or division liaison in area of expertise.Performs complex administration of federal and state maritime grants, funding and planning programs and projects,Coordinates data collection, evaluations, analyses, studies and/or plan development and assists in research andpreparation of maritime reports.Coordinates planning projects involving districts, divisions, various transportation and maritime interests, researchendeavors with universities and/or other local, state and federal agencies.Provides technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizationsand the general public.Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.Prepares and analyzes advanced applications and prepares and makes recommendations on program funding; reviews andrecommends contracts/grants/projects/programs/lettings.May serve as project leader.Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Program Coordinator III - Performs all of the above plusEnsures compliance with federal and state requirements concerning program administration and management.Oversees and coordinates the development and distribution of information.Represents the Department with federal, state and local officials on matters specifically related to the port andwaterways improvement program, the facility development process and other issues.Serves as subject matter expert.Serves as the division's research liaison with other agencies.