Executive Director
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Job Description
Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Governors Council on Developmental Descriptions (Council) is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as its Executive Director. The Council is comprised of 27 members appointed by the Governor. These members are a representation of three groups mandated in the DD Act of 2000 people with developmental disabilities family members of people with developmental disabilities and agencies.The Executive Director facilitates quarterly Council meetings develops recommendations and implements strategies for increasing the independence productivity and integration of persons with developmental disabilities; plans organizes directs and coordinates the staff programs and activities of the Council and the Councils committees to assure that goals and objectives are attained work tasks are accomplished and member needs are met. Builds the Five-Year-Plan and ensures and guides the Council in compliance with its goals and objectives aligning with state and federal laws as well as mandates facilitated through the Administration on Community Living and the DD Act of 2000.
Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres/ /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Responsible for the agency budget.
- Tracks the distribution of funds at the state and federal levels.
- Plans how the funding is spent determined by the Five-Year-Plan.
- Drafts andexplains the budgetto the Joint Appropriation Committee of the Wyoming State Legislature.
- Council-related responsibilities
- Facilitates quarterly and special Council meetings.
- Guides the Council in compliance with both state and federal laws as they apply to the agency and its work.
- Strategic planning and decision-making in all aspects of the Council and its work.
- Monitors and reports trending opportunities and deficits.
- Monitors Council membership for compliance with the DD Act of 2000.
- Responsible for the management of Council staff.
- Conducts semi-annual formal evaluations.
- Provides direction for projects programs and office activities of the staff.
- Mentor staff to grow professionally.
- Inter-agency Collaborations
- Develop and maintain collaborative networking relationships with other local state and federal agencies.
- Serve on various boards councilscommissions etc. as a representative of the Council.
- Complete all state and federal reporting.
- Meets with local state and federal representatives to educate on developmental disabilities issues.
- Understands and interprets data policy analysis research and grants management.
- Understands crucial conversations and conflict resolution.
- Relationship building with Council staff other agencies and the DD community.
- The Executive Director is required to travel for Council business; otherwise there is an expectation of being on-site 90% of business hours.
- Responsible for the agency budget.
Qualifications
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES:
This position requires a bachelors degree in business administration social services education or any other related field and 6 years of managing a governmental or non-profit local state or federal agency/entity.
KNOWLEDGE:- Understanding of state and federal laws rules and regulations pertaining to successfully running federally funded programs.
- Understanding of principles concepts and current practices of governmental administration and management including but not limited to budget development and oversight personnel purchasing fiscal oversight and data analysis.
- Skill in public speaking oral and written communication.
- Skill in recognizing opportunities and problem-solving issues.
- Skill in time management.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances challenges and opportunities.
- Ability to edit critique and accept/provide feedback on own work and the work of others.
- Ability to evaluate and modify as needed the quality and productivity of others.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the Council Council staff partner agencies and executive and legislative branch committees/representatives.
- Ability to make complex decisions based on current knowledge theory and standards of practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
See Educational and Professional Requirements/PreferencesNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Typical Office Environment
- Ability to travel.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- Travel required
- Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation
- Salary is commensurate with relevant experience
- This is an At-Will Position that serves at the pleasure of the Council
Supplemental Information
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
