Job Posting Title

Admin Programs Officer

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services–MSD - Central/Dept Servs

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

December 14, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual
Level III (Pay Band M) $4,945.325 $59,343.90

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving professional level work in managing, coordinating or directing a major phase of a comprehensive or specialized operating program, providing staff services in various management areas, direction of a major operating division, program, unit, or functional area, or similar responsibilities. This may include serving as an operating program manager assigned administrative, staff, or program responsibilities, coordination, promotion, and improvement of programs, providing services in the areas of formulating agency policies or operating procedures, preparing agency budgets, fiscal management, human resources administration, physical plant operations, or other management functions, supervising specialized agency services, performing highly technical managerial or administrative support duties for executive level positions, or directing and coordinating volunteer or educational programs, and other comparable responsibilities. Positions not clearly identified by another job family, but having responsibilities involving directing, managing, or coordinating various agency functions or programs, may also be included in this job family.

Typical Functions

•Plans, organizes and/or directs a component of an agency or institutional program or a major division, program, or function established to accomplish a basic goal or mission of the agency.

•Interprets and advises agency personnel and the general public on departmental rules, regulations and laws governing the operation of the agency, division or department program.

•Prepares administrative, statistical and/or fiscal documents pertaining to departmental activity.

•Provides supervision or direction to assigned staff in planning, promoting, and implementing programs in accordance with agency policies and goals.

•Advises on future resource requirements, priorities for programs and activities; estimates timetables for accomplishing assigned activities; develops policies, rules, and regulations consistent with state and federal laws pertaining to the administration of programs.

•Plans, develops and conducts training, seminars, meetings, or clinics as required; represents the agency at meetings, seminars, and conferences.

•Drafts policies and procedures, and develops contract or grant proposals.

•Reviews proposed legislation and recommends changes; may act as legislative liaison.

Level Descriptor

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or management of a major program, division, unit or function, which is large in size and scope. Responsibilities include program development, direction, planning, and evaluation and organizing and coordinating program services and activities. Incumbents will be given administrative freedom to plan, develop, and organize all phases of the work necessary for its completion within broad program guidelines.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in business or public administration, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical administrative* or professional experience in business or public administration for each year of the required education. One year of technical administrative* experience may be applied for one year only of the required experience. *Technical administrative experience would include highly complex clerical work gained under the direct supervision of a professional supervisor or manager. NOTE: No substitution will be allowed for the required professional level experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the methods of organization and management; of public administration; of agency policies and procedures; of grant or contract program requirements; of the legislative process; of basic research and statistical techniques; of federal and state laws and regulations relating to administration of assigned programs; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to establish and develop training programs; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; to organize and present facts and opinions; to plan, direct, and review the work of others; to analyze complex situations and make responsible decisions; and to coordinate the work of organizational units.

Special Requirements

Some positions will require that applicants be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.

Additional Job Description

Position is located in the Management Services Division (MSD) Central/Dept. Services (CDS) in Oklahoma City.

Essential Functions: Position will oversee all construction projects across the state. It will be responsible for updating the project cards, running weekly meeting with upper management, keeping track of pay apps and keeping the projects moving forward. It will also be responsible for being the liaison between the end user, DRS Purchasing and OMES, Construction and Properties.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preferred Experience: Experience with construction projects, construction and properties, and project management.

Preferred Qualifications: CPO, PeopleSoft Financials, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet.

Background Check:  The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. 

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.