Assistant Deputy Commissioner

Location: OKC – 123 Robert S Kerr

Salary: up to $145,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner is responsible for working under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner and is responsible in carrying out day to day administrative responsibilities and activities for Personal Health Services (PHS); assures critical core and priority services are delivered consistently statewide through consultation, collaboration, and directives; and assists in the oversight of administrative, programmatic, and grant operations within PHS. The position assists the Deputy Commissioner with responsibility for approximately 130 FTEs, four Service Directors, while managing a budget of over $246,000,000. In addition, this position must ensure that funding from Federal and State is available to provide services for children and adults in order to meet our mandates and goals of the agency. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner represents the Deputy Commissioner in his/her absence as needed and has delegated authority to make decisions in the absence of the Deputy Commissioner.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• This position actively directs, coordinates, collaborates, and consults with six program service directors and other program directors and staff to provide direction and guidance for program service delivery in Central Office programs and in 68 local health departments. As well as coordinating with the two independent county health departments in Cleveland County.
• Reviews relevant budgetary and statistical reports, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations for program delivery adjustments for a budget of approximately $246 million.
• Reviews statewide staffing patterns for over 200 positions, conducts administrative audits, and monitors program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Responsible for strategic planning, performance management, quality improvement, community collaboration, and evaluation for Personal Health Services. Provides consultation to service directors for achieving PHAB Accreditation.
• Participate in personnel activities including recruitment, hiring, discipline and terminations. Assists the Deputy Commissioner in the direct supervision of four program service directors.
• Develops and maintains appropriately organized infrastructure. Assure all program area functions are maintained and are operational with changing conditions including staffing changes, monetary changes, and grant specific events.
• Provides consultation to governmental and community partners in order to improve access to care and improve the health of Oklahomans and works closely with external partners to achieve agency goals. Represents the agency on statewide workgroups, committees, and professional organizations.
• Prepares and reviews agency policy in areas of health and healthcare, finance, and personnel.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and experience preferred: consist of a master's degree and minimum of four years within the last eight years of experience in public health in organizations including, but not limited to, local or state health departments, federal health agencies, hospitals, voluntary health agencies, home health services, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, health planning agencies, health clinics or similar health-related organizations.

Required: 10 years’ experience in public health in organizations including, but not limited to, local or state health departments, federal health agencies, hospitals, voluntary health agencies, home health services, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, health planning agencies, health clinics or similar health-related organizations., director level position in a public health program and 10 years supervisory experience.

Application Requirements

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the administration of grants, program areas and of the principles, methods and practices of the various programs being administered; of the organization, development and administration of the programs for which responsibility is assigned; of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to plan, coordinate and evaluate the activities of multiple work units and divisions engaged in a broad range of public health functions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex budgets, administrative and personnel problems; to communicate management goals to staff and the public.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.