Public Service Executive I - Licensing Board Executive Director
About The Position
The Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) is committed to protecting the health and safety of the public in Maine. They offer work-life balance and great benefits to support their team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being. This role involves overseeing the operations and regulatory program of the Board of Dental Practice, serving as a team leader within OPOR, and assisting the Director of OPOR with special projects, including the management of other boards and supporting legislative matters. The Board of Dental Practice is a high-profile board, and the Executive Director exercises oversight over state resources necessary to operate and maintain the licensure program. Occasional out-of-state travel will be required.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of post-secondary education, with preference to degrees in law, public policy, project management or business, or five (5) years of experience administering regulatory programs.
Nice To Haves
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in administrative, legal or adjudicatory practice including complaint resolution processes.
- Experience with APA rulemaking and APA adjudicatory hearing process.
- Experience managing competing priorities in a professional and efficient manner.
- Experience in the legislative process, including researching and drafting proposed changes.
Responsibilities
- Manage Programs: Direct, assign, review work of professional staff, including internal staff and investigator. Develop operational procedures and set program goals and objectives within regulatory and statutory guidelines.
- Case Analysis: Evaluate and analyze complex cases and interpret statute and administrative rules.
- Coordinate Complaints: Review complaint files, oversee the investigation and identify relevant issues, and coordinate hearings.
- Manage Communication: Communicate effectively with staff, board members, licensees, stakeholders, service providers, attorneys, and the public, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
- Collaboration: Work with board and staff to establish and implement agency policies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of board functions.
- Financial Management: Coordinate and oversee office budget and financial process.
- Policy: Research and recommend policy, rule, and legislative changes to the Board.
- Facilitator: Coordinate and organize development of curriculum for dental education programs required by statute.
- Board Liaison: Represent the board, and other programs as assigned, to the Legislature, the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and other state agencies, as well as at professional associations and other public meetings.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.91% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
