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Nature of Work
Under administrative direction, this is complex
administrative work in assisting the Cabinet Secretary in
planning, organizing and directing the programs, functions and
activities of the department. In either a staff or line role,
the employee works closely with the Secretary and cabinet staff
in formulating policies, administrative procedures, department
goals and objectives. May oversee and coordinate a particular
facet of department operations such as federal relations,
legislative relations, legal services or comparable level.
Performs substantial analysis of department operations, program
issues, budget, staffing and performance. May often deal with
highly sensitive and confidential situations potentially
affecting the operation and mission of major programs in the
department. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Plans, organizes and evaluates major program or functional
units of the department; assists Cabinet Secretary in the
daily operation of the agency.
Assists in coordinating or coordinates the development of
goals and objectives, program planning and budgeting
strategies for the department.
Coordinates plans and programs within the department and
resolves resources issues between sections; negotiates
utilization of department resources on an intra- and
interdepartmental basis.
May oversee a particular facet of department operation such as
federal relations, legislative relations, legal services or
comparable level.
Assures the timely presentation of regular and special reports
on department operations and programs as required by the
federal government, governor or legislature.
Advises the Secretary and senior management on organizational,
budget, policy or major manpower issues; coordinates the
generation of relevant data in support of same.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational
management including planning, organizing, budgeting,
staffing, controlling and reporting.
Knowledge of local, state and federal government organization
and operation, protocols and legislative procedures.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of data collection,
evaluation and presentation for the purpose of reporting the
status of agency programs and operations or to support
agency initiatives.
Ability to plan, assign, review and coordinate the work of
managerial, professional and support staff in multiple
program areas.
Ability to oversee the development and implementation of
policies, procedures, operational standards for the area of
assignment.
Ability to critically evaluate operations and programs and to
recommend appropriate correct actions; to present complex
data in a logical and effective manner.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with local, state and federal officials,
agency leadership, co-workers and advocacy groups.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year
college or university.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience as described
below may substitute for the required training on a year
for-year basis.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in a managerial, professional or technical
capacity in the area of assignment.
Substitution:
Graduate study from an accredited four-year
college or university in the area of assignment may
substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year
basis.
Established: 12/18/03
Effective:
1/1/04