Department

Department of Health

Division

Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals

Salary

$127,367.00 - $145,885.00

Job Profile

JC-02951302-99 - Assistant Director II (DOH) (Non-Union Executive Branch)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

Non-Standard

Job Requisition Number

JR102446 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR II (DOH) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00143 A

Classification

Assistant Director II (DOH)

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within a Department of Health (DOH) area or center designated as a medium-sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of the planning, development, and implementation of operational functions for that area or center; or to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of a public health program of substantially comparable complexity; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of an Associate Director or administrative superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement in developing and executing agency services; work is reviewed for proficiency and conformance to departmental policies, rules, regulations, provisions of law and professional standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work of management, professional, technical and other staff engaged in program activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Within a Department of Health (DOH) area or center designated as a medium-sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of the planning, development, and implementation of operational functions for that area or center; or to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of a public health program of substantially comparable complexity.
To serve as an effective member of the department, agency, and program leadership team to supervise a diverse staff, including subject matter experts, union and non-union members, and contractors.
To work closely with legislative and policy changes for the department.
To apply innovative and emerging methods, technologies, and management practices to the operation of the organization and/or program.
To direct analyses of programs, services, resources and costs and benefits to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
To be responsible for the development of short and long-term goals and objectives, management plans and operating plans and to oversee their implementation and evaluation.
To be responsible for the procurement needs of the program.
To be responsible for fiscal integrity and accountability within the program area, including the oversight of complex grants audited and as a primary grant awardee.
To develop and be responsible for operating and capital budget plans, proposals, and requests, as required.
To regularly consult, collaborate, and confer within the department, other state agencies, federal government, and stakeholders to assess and recommend changes in programs, services, goals, and objectives, as required.
To assure the programs and services conform with federal, state, and other regulations and requirements, and with the overall mission and goals of the department.
To encourage professional and staff development activities within the program or services area.
To provide expert opinion, consultation, and advice, as required.
To coordinate programs and services within the department, other state departments and agencies, municipal, federal, and private agencies and parties, as required.
To provide effective and informative reports for external use and internal use; to prepare communications and communicate regularly with departmental and program staff, and with others as required.
To represent the department in a variety of roles and settings, as required.
To develop and maintain appropriate and adequate information systems and to produce reports as needed, including oversight of subject matter databases.
To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.
To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of public health care programs and services; a thorough knowledge of the operations of the assigned program or services area and the ability to utilize this knowledge in promoting effective and efficient programs and services; a thorough knowledge of trends and best practices in the program or services area and the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating the program; a thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, direct, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates; the ability to serve as an effective member of a leadership team; the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; and

Experience: Extensive employment in a supervisory position for seven (7) or more years with equivalent experience in a public health center or related equivalent experience.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

This position will serve as the lead for the Center for Professional Boards & Licensing. The preferred candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to the professional licensing of health care practitioners, as well as personal service professions and trades, with the ability to interpret, apply and enforce such laws and regulations; a thorough knowledge of the methods and objectives of regulatory inspections and/or investigations; strong leadership and management skills, as well as analytical skills and savvy with the ability to communicate well in writing and orally. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work is integral to this role. One must be able to take direction from a supervisor, work collaboratively with others, and work independently on achieving tasks/projects. Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft programs is essential, as well as the ability to learn about and understand electronic databases needed for the completion of work throughout the Center. Understanding of confidentiality requirements and general competence and understanding of the Rhode Island Open Meetings laws/regulations is preferred.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.