[nfbmi-talk] Description of BSBP Director's Position
joe harcz Comcast
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Sun Sep 2 17:58:28 UTC 2012
Guess they aren't going to save any money on this position. Just wanted to
destroy consumer control over the commission which is what this awful thing
was all about in the first place.
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CS-214
REV 8/2007
1. Position Code
State of Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002
Lansing, MI 48909
Federal privacy laws and/or state confidentiality requirements protect
a portion of this information.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position
being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to
ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date
the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority
should complete the form.
This form will serve as the official classification document of record
for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately
as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the
proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING
AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE.
2. Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.)
8. Department/Agency
Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
3. Employee Identification Number
9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
Bureau of Services for Blind Persons
4. Civil Service Classification of Position
Senior Management Executive 19
10. Division
5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position)
Bureau Director
11. Section
6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor
Michael Zimmer, Chief Deputy Director
12. Unit
7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor
Steven Hilfinger, Department Director
13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Victor Building, Lansing, MI
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pm
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
This position serves as a Bureau Director responsible for the daily
operations of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons. This position is
delegated responsibility for fulfilling the statutory mandates under the
Michigan Blind & Visually Disabled Persons Act, the federal Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, the federal Randolph-Sheppard Act, and any other statutes or
rules applicable to the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.
For Civil Service Use Only
15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent
performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty.
List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to
least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100
percent.
Duty 1
General Summary of Duty 1 40% of Time
Manage day-to-day operations of the Bureau of Services for Blind
Persons
Individual tasks related to the duty.
· Determines Bureau policies, procedures and strategies; establishes
program objectives and monitors their implementation;
· Reviews progress and activity reports, determines need for
improvement;
· Assists in the development of management plans and makes budget
recommendations;\
· Advises the Department's Director, Chief Deputy Director and other
executive staff on activities as necessary;
· Liaison with the Office of Attorney General;
· Liaison with Elected Operator Committee and the Michigan Commission
for Blind Persons;
· Confers with the Office of Attorney General, officials of state and
local agencies, licensees, professional associations and organizations and
the general public on sensitive matters of importance to the Bureau's
mission, policies and operations;
· Addresses citizen groups, legislative committees, members of the
press, professional associations regarding Bureau activities
· Develop or oversee the response to inquiries from the Director's
office
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2 30 % of Time
Provide executive management to the Bureau of Services for Blind
Persons
Individual tasks related to the duty.
· Supervises and directs Bureau employees in the performance of their
duties and responsibilities and in the resolution of sensitive, complex or
precedent-setting situations;
· Selects and assigns staff; ensures compliance with Affirmative
Action policies and procedures;
· Administers applicable union contracts and the provisions of the
Civil Service Rules including grievances and employee relation activities;
· Proposes modification to the organizational structure of the Bureau
as necessary for the efficient performance of duties and responsibilities.
· Motivates staff toward the accomplishment of program objectives
.
Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3 20% of Time
Provide direction for the legislative needs of the Bureau
Individual tasks related to the duty.
· Oversee the development of rules and proposed legislation;
· Reviews proposed legislation and presents the Bureau's position in
person and in legislative analyses
· Interprets legislation to staff; assures Bureau's conformance with
legislative mandates.
Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 4 10% of Time
Other duties as assigned
Individual tasks related to the duty.
· Directs the development of special reports or studies;
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Duty 5
General Summary of Duty 5 % of Time
Individual tasks related to the duty.
·
Duty 6
General Summary of Duty 6 % of Time
Individual tasks related to the duty.
·
16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your
position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use
additional sheets, if necessary.
Decisions related to setting operational priorities and program
implementation.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor's
review.
Issues that are politically sensitive or have policy related impacts
on Bureau or Department; information and issues that may be controversial
and those that may have department-wide impact
18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What
environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position?
Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition.
Refer to instructions on page 2.
This is a standard office based position with some travel required.
The functions are not physical in nature.
19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees
whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going basis.
(If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of
employees in each classification.)
NAME
CLASS TITLE
NAME
CLASS TITLE
Sue Luzenski
SEMA 11
Constance Zanger
DM 15
Christine Boone
State Division Director 17
Susan Chinault
Library Mgr 14
Leamon Jones
State Division Director 17
Susan Turney
DM 14 (Fzn)
Robert Robertson
Rehab Consult Mgr 14
Elsie Duell
SAM 15
20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the
following (check as many as apply):
X Complete and sign service ratings. X Assign work.
X Provide formal written counseling. X Approve work.
X Approve leave requests. X Review work.
X Approve time and attendance. X Provide guidance on work methods.
X Orally reprimand. X Train employees in the work.
21. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and
complete.
Signature Date
NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.
TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR
22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1
through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
N/A
23. What are the essential duties of this position?
Essential duties are overall management of the Bureau, policy
development, legislative review and working with outside agencies and
officials.
24. Indicate specifically how the position's duties and
responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
This is a new position required by the creation of the Bureau of
Services for Blind Persons through Executive Order 2012-10.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position
fit into that function?
The Bureau is responsible for the coordination of services and
programs for the blind.. This position serves as the Director of the Bureau
providing day-to-day oversight and direction in policy and management
activities.
26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience
qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
EDUCATION:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
EXPERIENCE:
Two years of professional, managerial experience.
Prefer: Two years of administrative and managerial experience
equivalent to the 18 level.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of organization, planning, staffing, training, budgeting and
reporting
Knowledge of program planning, development and evaluation methods
Knowledge of staffing requirements, labor relations and equal
employment opportunity provisions
Knowledge of state government organization and functions
Ability to analyze and appraise facts and precedents in making
administrative decisions; to get to the source of a problem, and to probe
and obtain critical facts from varied sources
Ability to motivate and lead others in the accomplishment of tasks
Ability to persuade and motivate others
Ability to make independent judgments or decisions and to take the
initiative in influencing events
Ability to present ideas effectively expected at a management level
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None required.
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute
agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this
position.
27. I certify that the information presented in this position
description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and
responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor's Signature Date
TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the
employee(s) or supervisor.
29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and
complete.
Appointing Authority's Signature Date
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