Office Director,Office of Vital Records

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Office Director, Office of Vital Records

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah

Utah Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a skilled manager for the Office Director of the Office of Vital Records and Statistics (OVRS).

This position serves as the State Registrar of Vital Records for the State of Utah and administers the Office of Vital Records and Statistics in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

The director is responsible for implementing the Utah Vital Statistics Act and the related administrative rules, directing the statewide system of vital records and certificate issuance;

and overseeing the local registrars at the local health departments. The office includes the sections of certification, birth registration, death registration, adoption, data entry, and statistical reporting.

This position supervises employees with several information systems and manages budget, revenue, and contracts. The office also works with other governmental agencies, public health programs, and researchers.

As the Office Director, you will also determine the needs, objectives, goals, and priorities of the office, and analyze operational procedures for cost effectiveness.

Additionally, you may represent the office on inter-agency committees, local health departments, task forces, advisory committees, and in the public sector.

This position will represent the State of Utah as an expert in matters related to the OVRS and coordinate activities with representatives of other agencies.

Duties will also include supervising multiple staff, determining workloads, delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective and / or disciplinary actions to include termination.

The OVRS Office Director writes, reviews, and / or negotiates grants, contracts, and / or agreements, and you may be called upon to provide expert witness testimony in trials and depositions.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Become an integral part of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and contribute to the vision of advocating for, supporting, and serving all individuals and communities in Utah;

ensuring all Utahns have fair and equitable opportunities to live safe and healthy lives. Help us achieve this through effective policy and a seamless system of services and programs.

This is an opportunity to make a difference, along with the satisfaction of helping the community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Our ideal candidate will have :

• Positive Management Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Project Management Skills
• Statistical or Data Skills

PREFERENCES

The hiring manager may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences in making hiring and promotion decisions.

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