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9406
ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER
Nature of Work
Under administrative direction of the Commissioner, performs
administrative and technical work in overseeing and evaluating
division programs. May serve in any combination of the following
capacities: general administrative, public relations,
information dissemination or multi-program coordination. Has
considerable latitude to vary methods, procedures and approaches
to obtain desired results. Issues dealt with are frequently
sensitive or confidential in nature. May supervise professional,
technical and clerical staff. Performs related work at required.
Examples of Work
Organizes, evaluates, and may direct the activities of a
division program or general area of division activity.
Develops program objectives and recommends fiscal policies for
funding.
Maintains contacts with state and federal officials,
legislators and program leaders on developments and issues
in the assigned program or area of responsibility.
Coordinates assigned program/area of assignment activities
with other units.
Conducts special studies of a confidential nature.
Develops budget estimates and expenditure schedules for
division programs and/or activities.
May plan and supervise work of technical or clerical
personnel.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the basic philosophy and techniques applied to
the area of assignment.
Knowledge of the principles of administrative management and
planning.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and
regulations in the area of assignment.
Knowledge of the organization and function of state
government.
Ability to assign and direct the work of technical and
clerical employees.
Ability to develop procedures, standards and guidelines for
application to division programs or activities.
Ability to analyze needs recommendations.
Ability to evaluate program performance.
Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in
writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relation
ships with federal and state officials, program leaders and
the public.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or
university.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience as described
below may substitute for the required training on year-for
year basis.
Experience:
Six years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in administrative, professional, or
technical capacity in the area of assignment.
Substitution:
Graduate study in an area appropriate to
assignment may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the
required experience.
Established: 7/16/92
Effective:
9/1/92