Deputy Administrator, Detr

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is recruiting for a Deputy Administrator in Las Vegas or Carson City, depending on the candidate chosen. The Rehabilitation Division’s Deputy Administrator of Programs provides executive leadership, oversight, strategic planning, and relationship building for programs and initiatives that improve service delivery and employment outcomes for Nevadans with disabilities. The position has programmatic oversight for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Bureau of Services to Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired, the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and Business Enterprises of Nevada. The Deputy provides leadership to program managers and staff, supports consistent and timely service delivery statewide, and serves as a primary point of contact for partners including the Nevada Department of Education, Aging and Disability Services Division, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, statewide Regional Centers, community rehabilitation programs, Section 121 Native American Vocational Rehabilitation programs, local school districts, workforce partners, employers, and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations. The Deputy works collaboratively with partners to develop and strengthen programs and service-delivery strategies that meet the needs of mutual clients and expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The position ensures VR services comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), applicable state and federal laws, Rehabilitation Services Administration requirements, grant requirements, and agency policies and procedures; oversees VR quality assurance and quality control functions; and monitors program performance, outcomes, and service-delivery data to identify and address areas for improvement. The Deputy provides direct oversight and strategic planning for Pre-Employment Transition Services, contributes to the development and implementation of Division strategic priorities, supports policy development and continuous improvement, and represents the Rehabilitation Division with state, federal, community, and other stakeholders as assigned. Under administrative direction of the Division Administrator, incumbents are responsible and accountable for planning, organizing, coordinating and managing program support of a major organizational component of the Employment Security or Rehabilitation Divisions within the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), and oversee the management of programs to ensure the timely, accurate, consistent, and effective delivery of services to clients through local offices and regional centers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, education, human services or other relevant field
• Five years of experience supervising and managing comprehensive, complex programs and budgets, and professional personnel.

Responsibilities

• Direct, through subordinate managers, the administrative and technical activities of assigned programs; develop, implement, monitor and adjust State and federal program goals and performance measures, budgets, and revenue and expenditure plans; monitor, adjust and approve the statewide distribution and use of resources; analyze staffing and budget reports; and approve requests for staff positions, travel, training, equipment, supplies and service.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals, performance measures, and requirements through quality control programs, performance appraisal process and fiscal analysis; develop corrective action plans and implement changes; and evaluate and approve the development, redesign and maintenance of automated systems which support program activities.
• Ensure the timely, accurate, consistent, and effective delivery of services to clients through local offices and regional centers; analyze a variety of labor market and other demographic information provided by the department research section as well as past program performance, State and national trends, discussion with labor and management groups/leaders, legislators, and others; administer intensive client assessment, training and employment programs.
• Represent the department and division as a spokesperson at meetings, legislative hearings, boards, councils and committees such as the State and Local Workforce Development Boards, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, and the Governors Council on Rehabilitation and Education of People with Disabilities; and participate in the operation of the Workforce Innovation and OpportunityAct one-stop system.
• Direct the coordination and delivery of statewide program support units which provide interpretation of regulations, quality assurance, report validation, policy and procedure development, computer support, and staff development programs.
• Draft agency-proposed legislation and prepare fiscal notes; research and analyze legislative proposals from outside entities and prepare responses; draft regulatory text and position statements and provide testimony to the legislature; and review relevant statutes, regulations, policies and operational procedures for current and potential impact on services.
• Supervise subordinate managers, professionals and support staff as assigned; interview and select new employees; delegate authority and responsibility to appropriate personnel; develop work performance standards; complete performance appraisals; provide appropriate counseling, guidance, staff development and motivation; and initiate, recommend or approve disciplinary action.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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