DEPUTY DIRECTOR (Program & Policy Director) Range 23 / EXE

Municipality of Anchorage•Anchorage, AK

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy (Program & Policy) Director works in close coordination with the Anchorage Health Department Director and assists in the development, implementation, and management of department functions. Administers direct and strategic supervision to the program manager, responsible for Administration Program Manager, Fiscal Program Manager, HR Liaison, and application database programmer. Provides extensive experience with federal and state grant management, grant accounting, program compliance, grant administration policies and indirect cost allocations. Responsible for overseeing that grant activity is organized, budget compliant and accurately reported. Develops compliance policies and systems to mitigate risk. Responsible for developing capital and operating budget and managing all financial, HR and administrative functions for the department. Builds bridges across organizational units at all levels to support departmental objectives. Works in collaboration with the Director and Division Managers to plan and forecast revenue and expenses and coordinate special projects on policy and administrative issues including the department's annual legislative program. Coordinates activities with multiple agencies to ensure effective program delivery. Oversees department facility maintenance and operations and serves as a liaison for the Animal Control Advisory Board. Balances multiple priorities while being flexible to the demands of the division in normal state operations and emergency state operations. Perform other duties as assigned. The Anchorage Health Department (AHD) engages in the State of Alaska Department of Health (SOA DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS). This includes training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). In the case of a natural or manmade disaster, AHD employees may be called to engage in emergency operations responses and recovery.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
OR Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
OR High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and twelve (12) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.
A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
Legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States.
Ability to provide a cover letter summarizing qualifications.
Ability to provide a comprehensive resume of work history.
Ability to provide contact information for three professional references.
Ability to provide a copy of transcripts for the highest degree awarded or diploma.
Ability to provide evidence of any referenced certifications or licenses.
Ability to provide a DD Form 214 if active military service is on resume.
Ability to provide a current copy of driver's license (front & back).
Satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check (criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment).
Submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience with federal and state grant management, grant accounting, program compliance, grant administration policies and indirect cost allocations.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development, implementation, and management of department functions.
Administers direct and strategic supervision to the program manager, responsible for Administration Program Manager, Fiscal Program Manager, HR Liaison, and application database programmer.
Oversees grant activity to ensure it is organized, budget compliant, and accurately reported.
Develops compliance policies and systems to mitigate risk.
Develops capital and operating budget and manages all financial, HR and administrative functions for the department.
Builds bridges across organizational units at all levels to support departmental objectives.
Plans and forecasts revenue and expenses in collaboration with the Director and Division Managers.
Coordinates special projects on policy and administrative issues including the department's annual legislative program.
Coordinates activities with multiple agencies to ensure effective program delivery.
Oversees department facility maintenance and operations.
Serves as a liaison for the Animal Control Advisory Board.
Balances multiple priorities while being flexible to the demands of the division in normal state operations and emergency state operations.
Engages in State of Alaska Department of Health (SOA DOH) emergency responses and the federal Incident Command System (ICS).
Participates in training exercises as part of the AHD's Crisis Health Action Team (CHAT) and municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
Engages in emergency operations responses and recovery in the case of a natural or manmade disaster.