Director of Administration AD041126

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Life/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Missouri Public Service Commission in Jefferson City, MO, is seeking a Director of Administration to oversee critical internal services, including HR, budgeting, IT, and public outreach. This role requires senior leadership, confidentiality, and superb coordination with Commissioners and other divisions.

The position emphasizes strategic policy development and long- and short-term planning to support the agency's mission of ensuring safe and reliable utility services at fair rates.

Qualifications

• Plan, direct, delegate, and coordinate a wide variety of complex daily work activities on both short- and long-term basis.
• Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Law, or Public Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee human resources, budget and fiscal services, facilities, information technology, consumer services, legislation, and public outreach and information.
• Consult with the Commissioners in the overall administration and management of the Commission.
• Communicate outside the Commission on matters affecting the agency's budget and operations.
• Provide leadership in designing and implementing long- and short-term strategies, policies, and programs.
• As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Administration is expected to maintain a broad knowledge of the agency's operations and adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget oversight

HR management

Policy development

Education

Advanced degree in Public Administration

Job description

This position is located at 200 Madison Street, Jefferson City, MO 65102

Why you’ll love this position:

The Missouri Public Service Commission regulates investor-owned electric, natural gas, steam, water and sewer utilities in Missouri, in addition to manufactured housing. We ensure that Missourians receive safe and reliable utility services at just, and reasonable rates. The Administration Division is responsible for managing the fiscal, personnel, and information resources of the agency. This Division oversees budget development, strategic planning, Budget & Fiscal Services, procurement, staff services, personnel, payroll, and training functions for the agency.

• Assist other division directors and their teams with the administrative needs of the Commission.
• Oversee human resources, budget and fiscal services, facilities, information technology, consumer services, legislation, and public outreach and information.
• Consult with the Commissioners in the overall administration and management of the Commission.
• Communicate outside the Commission on matters affecting the agency's budget and operations.
• Provide leadership in designing and implementing long- and short-term strategies, policies, and programs.
• As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Administration is expected to maintain a broad knowledge of the agency's operations and adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to plan, direct, delegate, and coordinate a wide variety of complex daily work activities on both short- and long-term basis required.
• Advanced degree in Business, Human Resources Management, Law, or Public Administration preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for the advanced degree preference.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found at https://pers.oa.mo.gov/applicants.

• Health insurance 1st of the month following start date.
• 10 hours of paid sick and vacation time each month.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Optional life, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• State employee pension plan and deferred savings program.
• Potential flexible work schedules, physical fitness opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.