[rehab] Job Oklahoma DRS Director, Oklahoma City

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES





DATE: 5/14/2013



RE: Director, Department of Rehabilitation Services

       State Office - Oklahoma City

       Number of Positions to be Filled: 1-Unclassified





Beginning Date: 5/14/2013



Ending Date: 6/28/2013





Essential Functions: This unclassified position will have general supervisory and management responsibility over the activities of the agency; performs related work as required, under administrative direction of the Commission for Rehabilitation Services subject to the rules and regulations of the agency. The position will direct the development of and provides supervision over a comprehensive plan for the administration and management of agency activities; plan and develop a suitable organizational structure within which the prescribed functions of the agency can best be discharged; provide administrative oversight of agency work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employees evaluations and for the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees; coordinates the development of the annual budget request; and direct the preparation of financial, statistical, operating and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations necessary to promulgate rules, regulations and decisions to safeguard the public interest. The position will review and evaluate any bill in the legislature that has an effect on the agency's policies and administrative activities and determine probable costs if enacted; initiate and conduct policy-level meetings and conferences; supervises the development of policies, programs and plans for the management of the fiscal activities of the agency; maintains liaison with state and federal officials; review all policies and procedures adopted by the agency, recommending changes as necessary.  The position is responsible for the preparation of policy statements, procedural guidelines and public announcements to the media.



Education and Experience Requirements: Master's Degree and six (6) years of administrative experience in a large public or private agency, three (3) years of which must have included supervision; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Strong preference will also be given to applicants that have professional experience in public vocational rehabilitation.



Annual Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience with a maximum annual salary set at $123,000



Method of Application: Send cover letter, resume and three professional references, including contact information



Send to:     Department of Rehabilitation Services

                  Attn: Kathleen Reed

                   3535 NW 58th Street, Suite 500

                   Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  73112



For additional information regarding the position, please contact Kathleen Reed at (405) 951-3411 or toll free at 1(800) 845-8476. All inquiries will be confidential at your request.



An Equal Opportunity Employer