Interdepartmental Project Manager

State of careers Rhode Island

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated services organization and delivery policies. The Interdepartmental Project Manager will be responsible for project development, conducting research, program evaluation, and fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs. This position will also initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise, and review a continuous information, educational, and community relations program. It serves in a highly responsible communication capacity, representing multiple state departments in their interactions with state, local, public, and media officials.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of project management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services.
• Thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting, and evaluation processes and the ability to apply them in a human service system.
• Thorough knowledge of practices, procedures, and protocols for press relations.
• Ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information.
• Working knowledge of computers and communication technology.
• Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department's programs and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials, and the general public.
• Possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for research, fiscal analysis, and policy development and dissemination of information.
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to lead change and support staff through program transitions.
• Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based counseling interventions.
• Ability to apply risk-need-responsivity (RNR) principles in correctional or justice-involved populations.
• Proven ability to provide supervision and professional guidance to counseling staff.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating counseling programs.
• Skill in coordinating services across multiple departments or disciplines.
• Training or certification in specific evidence-based models.
• Experience implementing systemwide change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated service organization and delivery policies.
• Be responsible for special project development authorized and delegated by a director.
• Perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
• Serve in a highly responsible communications capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials.
• Perform complex program analysis and evaluation of departmental services.
• Research and write commentary on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs.
• Resolve complaints or objections and prepare reports on complex issues for consideration and decision by the director(s).
• Develop and maintain a continuous coordinated effort in liaison with the general assembly, state agencies, general public, and media.
• Develop, implement, and disseminate newsletters specific to legislative changes and their impact.
• Operate publishing, graphic, and financial computer programs required for specific projects.
• Represent the director(s) as assigned in contacts with constituents and officials to explain specific policies and their impact.
• Keep departmental officials informed of the director's decisions and recommendations on programs and policies.
• Make frequent contact with departmental officials relative to decisions and recommendations on program and policy issues.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found on the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014, must participate in the direct deposit system.
• Public service with purpose and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees