Chief Administrator of Health Services
About The Position
The position assigned to this job manages all operations within the Health Services division of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Typical Functions: Directs and coordinates all operational and administrative functions within the division. Develops, organizes, and monitors management information reports and other statistical data to facilitate informed decisions on budgets, staffing, legislation, and operations. Formulates policies, procedures, and standards for all units within the division; directs reorganization and reassignments resulting from policy revisions; coordinates the implementation of new/revised policy and procedures and ensures the division s compliance; coordinates unit activities within the division and with other regional and division directors; and advises the director of general program activities. Maintains awareness of current and pending legislation and court cases; and prepares reports for the director as required. Manages division staff, budget, and resources; responsible for fiscal accountability for the division including the personnel and operations budgets. Observes unit operations and assures proper policy implementation and maintenance of standards of efficiency through periodic reports, administrative reviews, and on-site visits; ensures division’s compliance with the American Correctional Association accreditation standards. Represents the director and the department in various meetings at the local, state, and national levels. Level Descriptor: At this level incumbents are assigned responsibilities for directing and coordinating functions and activities related to multiple divisions of the agency, including the direction and supervision of administrators who are responsible for the direction of other programs included in the assigned area of responsibility.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration; of correctional operations and method; of laws pertaining to correctional operations, of the legislative process; of the principles of management of supervision.
- Knowledge of, and skill in the use and application of appropriate information technology.
- Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex and technical, information; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to organize and manage several projects simultaneously; and to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.
- Bachelor’s degree from a accredited college or university, and at least four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
- Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver license at the time of appointment and willingness to travel extensively throughout the state.
Responsibilities
- Directs and coordinates all operational and administrative functions within the division.
- Develops, organizes, and monitors management information reports and other statistical data to facilitate informed decisions on budgets, staffing, legislation, and operations.
- Formulates policies, procedures, and standards for all units within the division; directs reorganization and reassignments resulting from policy revisions; coordinates the implementation of new/revised policy and procedures and ensures the division s compliance; coordinates unit activities within the division and with other regional and division directors; and advises the director of general program activities.
- Maintains awareness of current and pending legislation and court cases; and prepares reports for the director as required.
- Manages division staff, budget, and resources; responsible for fiscal accountability for the division including the personnel and operations budgets.
- Observes unit operations and assures proper policy implementation and maintenance of standards of efficiency through periodic reports, administrative reviews, and on-site visits; ensures division’s compliance with the American Correctional Association accreditation standards.
- Represents the director and the department in various meetings at the local, state, and national levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
