Water Resources Division Chief

Agency: Oklahoma Water Resources Board

About the role

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Water Resources Division Chief in our Administrative Services Division to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

This position reports to the Executive Director and plays a critical leadership role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of all administrative functions of the agency. The Division Chief provides financial oversight, strategic direction, and operational management for finance, human resources, procurement, information technology, public information services, and facilities management.

Location of work: 3800 North Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73118. Occasional overnight travel for training and conference attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the Board’s Administrative Services Division and supervise a staff of 12 to 15 full-time employees implementing programs.
• Deliver comprehensive administrative strategies and key performance measures aligned with the agency’s mission and operational efficiency goals to ensure the agency meets its policy and service objectives while providing effective value and stewardship of public money.
• Interpret and advise on agency rules and state and federal laws and develop policies and procedures for the agency.
• Serve as the agency CFO, ensuring effective financial systems and business processes, and fiscal integrity through effective internal controls, and timely, reliable financial information.
• Oversee financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, billing, revenue, procurement, inventory, budget, strategic planning, financial reporting, and federal grants administration.
• Oversee human resources functions, including human capital planning, onboarding, benefits, FMLA, FLSA, progressive discipline, and salary analysis.
• Oversee information technology, including long-term IT development strategy.
• Oversee public information section, including production of annual reports, informational products, communications, document storage, and GIS products.
• Collaborate closely with other division leaders to identify and address administrative needs and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the agency and provide information at public hearings, workgroup meetings, etc.
• Serve as primary liaison to OMES for Insurance, Risk Management, Fleet, Real Estate, and required reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of professional experience, including in a supervisory and administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience for each year of the required education.
• State experience in the Annual Budget process, monthly reporting, and GAAP preferred.
• Experience in public sector management practices and principles, finance, human resources, procurement, and administrative operations is a plus.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, supervisory, project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in budget and financial management software, grants administration platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
• Skill in analyzing and directing the resolution of complex management and programmatic issues; creating policy and procedures; establishing and maintaining effective business relationships, including but not limited to state officials, industry representatives, and the public; planning, coordinating, and evaluating divisional activities; and directing others in carrying out the Board’s goals.

Pay

Annual salary up to $131,840 based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
• Paid Leave: 15 days annual (personal) leave accrued per year during the first 1–5 years of service; 15 days of sick leave accrued annually, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Longevity Payment: Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive: Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve and enhance their well-being.
• Employee Discounts: Special rates with various vendors and companies.

Schedule

Full-time, regular position. Exempt under (OAC) 260-130-1-2.