State of Rhode Island/Department of Administration is looking to hire a Interdepartmental Project Manager.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
- To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated services organization and delivery policies; to be responsible for several project development; to perform research, program evaluation, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs; to initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise and review a continuous information educational and community relations program; to serve in a highly responsible communication capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
- Works under the general direction of a department director or a consortium with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained in adherence to established policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
- Supervision of staff specialists and position assigned to assist in the performance and execution of specific projects delegated by the director.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:
- To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated service organization and delivery policies.
- To be responsible for special project development authorized and delegated by a director.
- To perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
- To serve in a highly responsible communications capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials.
- To perform complex program analysis and evaluation of departmental services.
- To research and write commentary on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
- To resolve complaints or objections and to prepare reports on complex issues for consideration and decision by the director(s).
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining a continuous coordinated effort in liaison with the general assembly, state agencies, general public, and media.
- To be responsible for the development, implementation, and dissemination of newsletter specific to legislative changes and their impact.
- To operate publishing, graphic, and financial computer programs required for specific projects.
- To represent the director(s) as assigned in contacts with constituents and officials to explain specific polices and their impact.
- To keep departmental officials informed of the director’s decisions and recommendations on programs and policies.
- To make frequent contact with departmental officials relative to decisions and recommendations on program and policy issues.
- To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:
- A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services; a thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the ability to apply them in a human service system; a thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations; the ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information; a working knowledge of computers and communication technology; a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department’s programs and objectives; and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials and the general public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
- Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; and
Experience:
- Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and policy development and dissemination of information.
- Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information:
- Knowledge of Federal and State certifications and performance requirements preferred.
- Experience with developing short term and long term strategic plans required.
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