Assistant Deputy Commissioner

Job Posting Title
Assistant Deputy Commissioner

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Quality Assurance and Reg

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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
The annual salary for this position is up to $145,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

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.

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 .

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