ASSISTANT DIRECTOR I

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Health (DOH) program area or unit designated as a smaller-sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of the planning, development, and implementation of operational functions within that area or unit; or to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in 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 supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed for conformance to policies, guidelines, and professional standards.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, and reviews supervisory, professional, technical or other staff engaged in program activities.Within the Department of Health (DOH) program area or unit designated as a smaller-sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of the planning, development, and implementation of operational functions within that area or unit; or to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of a public health program of substantially comparable complexity.To apply innovative and emerging methods, technologies, and management practices to the operation of the area or program.To coordinate or conduct analyses of specific public health programs, services, resources, and costs and benefits to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.To assist in the development of short and long-term goals and objectives, management plans, and operating plans and to oversee their implementation and evaluation.To assist in achieving fiscal integrity and accountability within the program area or unit.To assist in the development of operating and capital budget plans, proposals, and requests, as required for that area or unit.To periodically consult and confer with other state and federal partners and stakeholders to assess and recommend changes in public health programs, services, goals, and objectives as requested.To coordinate in conformity with federal, state, and other regulations and requirements and with the overall mission and goals of the department for a smaller-sized unit or area of the department.To encourage professional and staff development activities within the program or services area.To provide expert opinion, consultation, and advice, as requested.To serve as an effective member of the department, agency, and program leadership team.To coordinate or assist in coordination of programs and services within the department, other state departments and agencies, municipal, federal, and private agencies and parties, as requested.To provide effective and informative reports; to prepare communications and communicate regularly with departmental and program staff, and with others as requested.To represent the department in a variety of roles and settings, as requested.To develop or assist in developing and maintaining appropriate and adequate informatics and to produce reports as needed.To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.To do related work as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the operations of the public health 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 working knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of public health care programs and services; a working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, direct, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinates; the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to serve as an effective member of a leadership team; 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 Graduate Degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; andExperience: Employment in a supervisory role for five (5) years or more and the equivalent experience within 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.This position will be involved in department and inter-departmental wide projects involving all aspects of Vital Records as well as the management of the day-to-day operations of the registration service area; Birth, Death, Fetal Death, and Marriage, and assist in the Customer Service area as needed. This position will handle complex queries from the public and/or other state, local, federal government, and private agencies as needed in their normal course of business. In addition, the development of new programs benefiting the population this office serves and long-term planning to keep pace with technical and legal requirements affecting vital records locally and nationally is needed. This position will serve as the deputy state registrar and coordinate current and proposed programs with other state agencies, follow national and state legislation, interpret their provisions, modify current programs, develop new programs, and participate in federal grant requests. The Deputy State Registrar will carry out the duties of the State Registrar in her/his absence. The public's reliance on vital event records for legal, personal, and social needs, as well as the importance of accurate data collection for public health programs locally and nationally, underscores the critical nature of this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr