Assistant Director for Administrative Services (DOT)

State of careers Rhode Island•Providence, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Within the Department of Transportation, this role is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive administrative services program. The goal is to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of departmental policies, goals, and objectives, and to ensure that resources are utilized in conformance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. This position also serves as Deputy Director in case of absence or incapacity.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration.
Thorough knowledge of governmental planning, budgeting, and evaluation processes and the ability to apply them in a system of administrative support services.
Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, and technology related to the development of management information systems.
Working knowledge of, and the ability to apply, the basic principles and practices of contract administration in relation to the location, design, and construction of roads and bridges.
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of civil rights programs and the ability to apply this knowledge to the problems of realizing equal opportunity in a state department’s federal programs.
Working knowledge of federal and state laws as they relate to equal opportunity.
Working knowledge of capitol budgeting.
Working knowledge of policy development and management systems.
Extensive skills in writing and public speaking.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, governmental officials, and the public.
Ability to coordinate the activities of a staff engaged in providing various administrative support services.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Extensive employment in a highly responsible administrative position involving various administrative support services such as civil rights, contract administration, and compliance.
Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of administrative services programs to ensure the effective and efficient achievement of departmental policies, goals, and objectives.
Ensuring that resources are utilized in conformance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Serving as the Deputy Director in case of absence or incapacity.
Assisting the Director in administrative details involving contacts with division heads, state officials, or the public.
Assisting the Director in the examination of plans, programs, and services to identify needs and resources and reduce duplication, inefficiencies, and ineffectiveness.
Assisting in the formulation and implementation of new proposals, programs, and policies regarding state transportation programs and services.
Attending meetings and conferences involving federal, state, and local officials, professionals, and the public; representing the department at such meetings or conferences as required.
Responsibility for the administration, coordination, and management of the department’s contracts and specifications program.
Administering, coordinating, and directing the work of a staff engaged in a comprehensive program designed to assure external civil rights compliance in all aspects of the department’s federal programs.
Responsibility for the administration, coordination, and planning of a comprehensive liaison program with Native American Tribal Governments.
Serving as departmental liaison with the University of Rhode Island Resource Center in the development of educational programs to support the state’s intermodal transportation system.
Assisting in personnel administration and labor relations activities as required.