[nfbmi-talk] State Division Administrator 17 MCB Training Center

[Larry Posont]

The job posting for the Director of the Commission for the Blind
Training Center is below. If you or anyone you know is interested in
applying, materials must be received by April 20.
MICHIGAN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
JOB SPECIFICATION


STATE DIVISION ADMINISTRATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employees in this job, under executive direction, develop and implement new
approaches to departmental administration. The employee is required to plan and
direct specific departmental activities and, in conjunction with
divisional management
staff, reviews and evaluates the work of program personnel to ensure
conformance with
general guidelines, methods, techniques, policies, and laws.
Supervisory functions
include approving leaves, conducting service ratings, counseling employees,
suspending or dismissing employees, participating in employee
grievance procedures,
and the hiring and training of personnel. All ECP Group 4 positions
must be identified
by the Appointing Authority and accepted by Civil Service.

There is one classification in this job.

Position Code Title – Division Administrator

State Division Administrator 17
The employee functions as a division administrator serving as the
overall director of a
divisional program.

JOB DUTIES

NOTE:
The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by
positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every
position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned
every duty.

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the work activities of a
divisional program.

Formulates current and long-range programs, plans, and policies for
the divisional
program.

Coordinates work by scheduling assignments and directing the work of
subordinate
supervisors.

Directs the revision of rules, regulations, and procedures to meet
changes in law or
policy.

Develops budget recommendations for capital outlay, personnel
services, equipment,
and materials.

Analyzes the impact of federal, state, and local legislation, prepares position
statements, and presents testimony at hearings.



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Conducts staff meetings and conferences with assistants to discuss operating
problems, organization, budgetary matters, personnel matters,
technical problems, and
the status of programs and projects.

Selects and assigns staff, ensuring equal employment opportunity in hiring and
promotions, identifies staff development needs and ensures that
training is obtained;
ensures that proper labor relations and conditions of employment are
maintained.

Confers with officials of federal, state, and local agencies,
legislators, governor’s aides,
professional organizations, and interest groups on matters relating to
the program.

Maintains records, prepares reports, and conducts correspondence
relative to the work.

Performs related work as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and legislative
processes related to the


work.
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local relationships that
impact the operations
of a department.


Extensive knowledge of current literature in the field.
Extensive knowledge of training and supervisory techniques.
Extensive knowledge of employee policies and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of state government organization and functions.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of administrative
management


including organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting, and reporting.
Thorough knowledge of methods of planning, developing, and
administering programs.
Thorough knowledge of fiscal planning and management.
Thorough knowledge of staffing requirements as to type, number, and training


necessary for the accomplishment of program goals.


Thorough knowledge of labor relations and equal employment opportunity
policies and
procedures.
Thorough knowledge of public relations techniques.
Ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees.




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Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate program and administrative
activities of a complex,
interrelated, and interdependent nature, where unknowns and numerous
contingency
factors are involved.

Ability to analyze and appraise facts and precedents in making
administrative decisions.

Ability to formulate policies and procedures based on information of a
conceptual nature
from varied and complex sources.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
government officials, private
industry officials, professional personnel, and others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Working Conditions

None.

Physical Requirements

None.

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff
specialist, or
equivalent experience.

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school
and three years of
safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level;
or, two years of
safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level,
may be substituted
for the education and experience requirements.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

None.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide
the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an
individual basis.



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JOB CODE, POSITION TITLES AND CODES, AND COMPENSATION INFORMATION


Job CodeDIVISNADM
Job Code Description
State Division Administrator
Position Title Position Code Pay Schedule
State Division Administrator STDIVADM NERE-062P
ECP Group 4
Revised 4/14/09
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