CHIEF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

State of careers Rhode Island

2d • $92,369 - $104,711

About The Position

The Chief, Program Development works within the Department of Revenue’s Director’s Office and is responsible for planning, program development, and research across departmental programs. The role coordinates programs within the department and with other departments and agencies, improves existing programs, and develops new programs to provide effective and efficient services. The position works under the administrative direction of the Director, with wide latitude for independent judgment. Work is reviewed through consultation and reports for compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies. The position may supervise and review professional and clerical staff assigned to assist.

The role also serves in a highly confidential policy and communications capacity to the Director. It develops and implements the organizational brand strategy and strategic communications program, including media relations and planning, digital marketing communications, and community outreach. Responsibilities include communicating with media outlets on behalf of the department’s six divisions and the Director’s Office, maintaining the departmental website, and coordinating and maintaining the department’s social media presence.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, for 35 hours per week. The listed salary range is $92,369 to $104,711.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of program-planning and development principles, practices, and techniques for implementing a variety of departmental programs in relation to statewide and community needs.
• Ability to establish standards, policies, and administrative controls for programs.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and community resources and legislation and their interrelationships.
• Ability to apply that knowledge to identify populations served, needs and priorities, available resources, and program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to coordinate planning and programs between the Director and division heads and to act as a liaison with local governments and community groups.
• Ability to coordinate programs with other state departments when their cooperation is necessary.
• Ability to evaluate existing programs and plan for their expansion, modification, or elimination.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, professionals, voluntary agencies, community representatives, state and local agencies, and the public.
• A master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, one of the Social Sciences, or a closely related field, and employment in a responsible capacity involving program development in a human-service field; or a substantially equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and research departmental programs, coordinating them within the department and with other departments and agencies.
• Identify the populations served, needs and priorities, available resources, and approaches for program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Establish standards, policies, and administrative controls for departmental programs.
• Coordinate planning and programs between the Director and division heads, and assist with or suggest new program ideas.
• Coordinate current and proposed programs with other state departments when cooperation is needed.
• Serve as a liaison with local governments and community groups to coordinate programs and assist with initiating, developing, and implementing projects.
• Evaluate existing programs and develop plans for their expansion, modification, or elimination in light of changing needs, funding availability, and advances in ideas and methods.
• Track and interpret national and state legislation regarding its effects on program financing and development.
• Participate in preparing requests for federal grants.
• Draft reports and review program-development material for the Director.
• Develop and implement the organizational brand strategy and provide guidance and assistance in developing communications campaigns.
• Develop and implement a strategic communications program, including media relations and planning, digital marketing communications, and community outreach.
• Communicate with media outlets on behalf of the department’s six divisions and the Director’s Office.
• Maintain the departmental website and coordinate and maintain the department’s social media presence.
• As required, supervise and review the work of assigned professional and clerical staff.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits.
• Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive