Administrative Programs Ofcr

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Rehabilitation Services (Agency 805) seeks an Administrative Programs Officer to lead a major program, coordinate staff, and shape agency policy and operations. You will oversee budgets, human resources, and program implementation while ensuring compliance with state laws.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with four years of professional experience including supervisory duties; prior experience in public administration is valued, and you will report to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field.
• Four years of professional experience in business or public administration, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Substitution of one year of technical administrative experience for each year of education.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and/or directs a component of an agency or program.
• Interprets and advises agency personnel and the public on rules, regulations and laws.
• Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.
• Develops policies, rules, and regulations and coordinates contract or grant proposals.

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title Administrative Programs Ofcr

Agency 805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization Dept Rehabilitation Services-MSD - Central/Dept Servs

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Continuous if Blank

Full time

Regular

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual Level III (Pay Band M) $5,498.67 $65,984.03

Job Description

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving professional level work in managing, coordinating or directing a major phase of a comprehensive or specialized operating program, providing staff services in various management areas, direction of a major operating division, program, unit, or functional area, or similar responsibilities. This may include serving as an operating program manager assigned administrative, staff, or program responsibilities, coordination, promotion, and improvement of programs, providing services in the areas of formulating agency policies or operating procedures, preparing agency budgets, fiscal management, human resources administration, physical plant operations, or other management functions, supervising specialized agency services, performing highly technical managerial or administrative support duties for executive level positions, or directing and coordinating volunteer or educational programs, and other comparable responsibilities. Positions not clearly identified by another job family, but having responsibilities involving directing, managing, or coordinating various agency functions or programs, may also be included in this job family.

Typical Functions

• Plans, organizes and/or directs a component of an agency or institutional program or a major division, program, or function established to accomplish a basic goal or mission of the agency.


• Interprets and advises agency personnel and the general public on departmental rules, regulations and laws governing the operation of the agency, division or department program.


• Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.


• Provides supervision or direction to assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.


• Advises on future resource requirements, priorities for programs and activities; estimates timetables for accomplishing assigned activities; develops policies, rules, and regulations consistent with state and federal laws pertaining to the administration of programs.


• Plans, develops and conducts training, seminars, meetings, or clinics as required; represents the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.


• Drafts policies and procedures, and develops contract or grant proposals.


• Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes; may act as legislative liaison.

Level Descriptor At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or management of a major program, division, unit or function, which is large in size and scope. Responsibilities include program development, direction, planning, and evaluation and organizing and coordinating program services and activities. Incumbents will be given administrative freedom to plan, develop, and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within broad program guidelines.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and four years of professional experience in business or public administration, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical administrative* or professional experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education.

One year of technical administrative* experience may be applied for one year only of the required experience.

*Technical administrative experience would include highly complex clerical work gained under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor or manager.

NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional level experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the methods of organization and management; of public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; of the legislative process; of basic research and statistical techniques; of federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communica