Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose

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 or function assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principle operations of the agency. Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing direction and guidance for program services functions and operations and coordinating program functions and activities within an agency division or unit.

Typical Functions

• Manages a major agency unit section division or program or function; 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.

Level Descriptor

At this level employees are assigned overall responsibility for planning organizing directing and coordinating the administration activities and functions of a state-wide operation of a major program(s) or function(s) of an agency that have a major impact on the principle operations of a large agency. Typically these positions are found in large agencies.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience required at this level consists of a masters degree and four years of professional experience or a bachelors degree and five 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

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the administration of the principles methods and practices of the program(s) being administered; of the organization development and administration of the programs for which responsibility is assigned; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to plan coordinate and evaluate the activities of multiple work units and divisions engaged in a broad range of functions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to interpret analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems; and to direct the functions and activities of a program or division which is large in size and scope that provides state-wide services.

Special Requirements

Some positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.

Some positions with the Department of Rehabilitation Services require proficiency in American Sign Language.

Some positions with the Department of Rehabilitation Services require that applicants are eligible to sit for certification specific to the professional job duties such as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) examination.

Additional Job Description

Position is located in the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Business Enterprise Program in Oklahoma City (SBVI33).

Essential Functions: Position directly oversees staff and operations of the Oklahoma Business Enterprise Program (BEP) which is mandated by the Randolph-Shephard Act Licensed Manager program; coordinates contracts with Licensed Managers in compliance with Federal/State/Program laws and policy; manages financial reporting of the Licensed Manager insurance funds and set-aside; provides supervision of BEP staff and provides daily leadership of the BEP program through compliance with state/federal/program policy; oversees the management of the vending machine maintenance program; manages purchase of all BEP equipment and program inventory; develops monitors and oversees BEP budgets purchases contracts and expenditures in compliance with agency state and federal laws regulations and guidelines; develops and maintains working relationship with all relevant personnel at the state and federal level as well as the Elected Committee of Licensed Managers and all BEP associated building grantors and hosts.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Business degree small business ownership or management with a proven track record in business operations and/or ownership or a proven track record in operating a Randolph-Shephard program.

Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• 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

• Retirement 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

Method of Application: Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday ()

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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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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