Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Director, Bureau of Operational Excellence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4745308 THE POSITION
As the Director, Bureau of Operational Excellence, you will collaborate with the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and executive staff as you plan, organize, and direct program support and quality improvement services provided for the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and related activities. Through coordination of department-wide efforts, your work will focus on improving evaluation and outcomes for various initiatives, and developing and expanding education and training opportunities for substance use disorders (SUD) providers, problem gambling service providers, affected stakeholders, and other parties. You will also be responsible for overseeing programmatic implementation of state and federally funded initiatives and projects, including the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant. You will work with staff to develop and implement related policies across multiple divisions and bureaus. Help us reduce the human and economic impact of addiction, join our team today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Director, Bureau of Operational Excellence, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and executive staff as you develop and implement administrative policies across multiple divisions and bureaus. Work includes planning, organizing, and directing program support and quality improvement services provided for the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and related activities. You will be responsible for overseeing programmatic implementation of state and federally funded initiatives and projects, including the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant. Through coordination of department-wide efforts, your work will improve evaluation and outcomes for various initiatives, as well as for related education and training programs for substance use disorders (SUD), problem gambling service providers, as well as affected stakeholders and other parties. Help us reduce the human and economic impact of addiction, join our team today!
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Free parking You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six years of professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs, including three years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional supervisory experience in the administration of drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs.
Additional Requirements: You must have a minimum of 3 years of experience developing and implementing at least one or more of the following: Quality improvement programs data analysis; or Grants management; or Program implementation
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental appli ation questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.