Executive Director

Characteristics of Work

This is administrative work in which the incumbent serves as Executive Director for the Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Work involves formulating, directing and controlling the operations of subordinate personnel. Incumbent works with the Board in establishing objectives, standards, and control measures for programs.

Internal and external contacts are made to provide and exchange information, coordinate activities and provide assistance and guidance.

Work is subject to review through conferences and reports to the Board to whom the incumbent reports.

Examples of Work

The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class, and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position.

The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual agency.

Performs all functions and exercises full authority necessary in administering the operations of the Board with direction from the Board of Directors.

Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Board.

Formulates policies, rules and regulations as necessary.

Ensures coordination of activities of the Board.

Directs fiscal accounting and budgeting activities.

Approves budget requests and expenditures.

Gives administrative leadership to all phases of program.

Maintains effective public relations with other state agencies and the public, including interpretation and advocacy of Board policy.

Recommends appointment / termination of personnel as needed.

Commits resources to projects with prior Board approval.

Related or similar duties are performed as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master's Degree from an accredited graduate school and six (6) years of special experience defined below, two (2) years of which must have been in line or functional administrative supervision;

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and seven (7) years of special experience defined below, two (2) years of which must have been in line or functional administrative supervision.

Special Experience

Employment must have been in an administrative, professional capacity in an area of work related to the functional responsibility of the Board.

Where registered specialists provide the primary source of functional and technical knowledge for planning and accomplishing the mission of the Board.

The incumbent may also be required to be registered and experienced in that profession. Work experience must have included supervising and coordinating a variety of functions.

Health / Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program.

Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at . Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.

This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment.

The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at . Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.

These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.

Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends. Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit / Defined Contribution Retirement Program.

Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.

More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.

More information can be found at . State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.

This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.

948.8191. Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.

Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business / administrative fields. Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.

Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.

Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.

These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. 01 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• None
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02 How many years of special experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for explanation of special experience.)

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

03 How many years of experience (averaging 40 hours / week) do you have in line or functional administrative supervision?

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

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