Implementation Director For Policy and Programs

State of careers Rhode Island • Providence, RI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of broad policies and programs that affect all areas for the efficient operation of all departments of state government.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of the modern principles and practices of all phases of general administration
• A thorough knowledge of administrative planning, programming, direction and evaluation of organizational structures of state government and the functions of its departments and agencies
• The ability to identify problems and establish priorities and goals in the improvement of management of state government operations
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and other officials
• Related capacities and abilities
• Master of Science Degree in an administrative specialty
• At least 5 years of employment in a responsible supervisory and administrative capacity with ultimate responsibility for the development, implementation, and administration of efficient policy and programming
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
• To be successful in this position a person must rely upon their possession of a thorough knowledge of local property taxation best practices including software, policies, regulations, and RI general laws.
• The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

• Having worked for multiple years as a local tax assessor
• Possessing designations of the International Association of Assessing Officers
• Possessing a Rhode Island Association of Assessing Officers Certification are all major pluses.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the development, implementation and administration of broad policies and programs that affect all departments of state government for their more efficient operation.
• To coordinate reorganization of major services to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.
• To assist in establishing policy and program priorities in relation to short and long range goals and objectives.
• To assist in a program of studies in order to develop comprehensive approaches towards the effective utilization of economic and human resources.
• To perform or otherwise coordinate evaluations and auditing processes to determine results of programs instituted in the areas of: annual savings, increased revenues, improved cost controls, cost avoidances, and other efficiencies and economic results.
• To be responsible for the continuing monitoring of programs and services instituted for management and financial impact over the long term.
• To prepare written reports as required regarding the results of various policies and programs instituted.
• To establish and maintain effective working relations with all departmental officials.
• To do related work as required.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

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