Programs Manager

About the role

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of programs related to the delivery of agency services on a statewide basis. This includes the supervision of professional level staff in providing a variety of services and assistance to eligible clients, responsibility for a work unit of a division or a single program area, assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit, or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principle operations of the agency.

Responsibilities

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program; and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities.
• Develops and recommends policies, rules and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services.
• Directs studies of needs; reviews and analyzes information from studies and projects for immediate and long-range program development; advises subordinate program staff and other interested groups of the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies.
• Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of service; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.
• Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices

Requirements

• Education and Experience required at this level consists of a Master’s degree and one year of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; and of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability is required to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret and apply policy material; and to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and two years of professional experience; or a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies required at this level include knowledge of agency policy; of state and federal regulations relevant to agency programs; of sound methods of administration; of methods of management and planning; and of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability is required to administer programs and supervise personnel; to maintain effective working relationships with others; and to exercise good judgment in the solution of problems.

Skills

• Proficiency in American Sign Language
• Proficiency in Braille
• Current LPC, CRC or CVRT credentials
• Experience in counseling
• Proficiency in Braille and American Sign Language (ASL)

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
• Retail Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• 5% additional pay for the possession of an appropriate professional certification or licensure
• Training opportunities to help meet CEU requirements

Pay

• Level II (Pay Band M): Monthly: $5,997.523, Annual: $71,970.28
• Level III (Pay Band N): Monthly: $6,556.239, Annual: $78,674.87

Schedule

• Full time

Application

• Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)).
• Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com))

Contact

• For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employment

• The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.