Division Director I

Division Director I

Agency : 585 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Supervisory Organization : Dept. Of Public Safety

Job Type : Regular

Compensation : Annual Salary $94,000.00

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or management of agency division(s). This includes the management of professional level staff, assisting in directing major multifunctional divisions, or overall responsibility for major division activities involving the principle operations of the agency.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following :

• Manages an agency division; directs or supervises 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.
• Advises agency management, assigned staff and other interested groups in the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies.
• Reviews reports, administrative audits, activities and other information to evaluate multi-functional program effectiveness; develops controls to assure accountability for division operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.
• Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices; directs staff training programs.
• Manages and / or develops budgets for assigned divisional or multi-divisional programs.
• Establishes division goals and objectives; develops controls to assure accountability for division operations; recommends the modification or development of legislation to further refine and establish efficient division operations; reviews proposed legislation to determine potential impact on division programs.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level incumbents perform various managerial duties as assistant division head to the head of a division. Incumbents at this level are responsible for assisting in the planning and directing of the multifunctional activities of a division.

Education and Experience

Education and experience requirements at this level consists of a bachelors degree and five years of professional business or public administration experience, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional or technical administrative experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education. Note : No substitution will be allowed for the required professional experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, skills and abilities required at this level include knowledge of agency policies and procedures; of all state and federal legislation related to assigned agency programs; of the principles, methods and practices of various programs being administered; and of the organization, development and administration of the programs for which responsibility is assigned.

Ability is required to evaluate program performance; plan, coordinate and evaluate the activities of divisions and multiple work units engaged in a broad range of functions; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems; to interpret and apply policy material; and to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

The Department of Public Safety has determined positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. 427.8.

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.