ADMINISTRATOR III (BHDDH)

Administrator III (BHDDH)

Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a medium-sized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or to have the assigned responsibility for the overall administration of a BHDDH program of substantially comparable complexity; and to do related work as required.

Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of an administrative superior with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement in developing and executing agency services; work is reviewed through written reports and conferences for proficiency and conformance to departmental policies, rules, regulations, provisions of law and professional standards.

Supervision Exercised: Plans, organizes, coordinates and reviews the work of management, professional, technical and other staff engaged in program activities.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed:

• Within a Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) area designated as a mediumsized organizational component, to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of the planning, development and implementation of operational functions; or to have the assigned responsibility for assisting in the overall administration of a BHDDH program of substantially comparable complexity.
• To serve as an effective member of the department, agency and program leadership team.
• To apply innovative and emerging methods, technologies and management practices to the operation of the organization and/or program.
• To direct analyses of programs, services, resources and costs and benefits to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
• To be responsible for the development of short and long-term goals and objectives, management plans and operating plans and to oversee their implementation and evaluation.
• To be responsible for fiscal integrity and accountability within the program area.
• To develop operating and capital budget plans, proposals and requests, as required.
• To periodically consult and confer with intra and interagency representatives to assess and recommend changes in programs, services, goals and objectives, as required.
• To assure the programs and services conform with federal, state and other regulations and requirements, and with the overall mission and goals of the department.
• To encourage professional and staff development activities within the program or services area.
• To provide expert opinion, consultation and advice, as required.
• To coordinate programs and services with other BHDDH agencies, other state departments and agencies, municipal, federal and private agencies and parties, as required.
• To provide effective and informative reports; to prepare communications and communicate regularly with departmental and program staff, and with others as required.
• To represent the department in a variety of roles and settings, as required.
• To develop and maintain appropriate and adequate information systems and to produce reports as needed.
• To meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications.
• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment:

Knowledge, Skills and Capacities: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices employed in the administration of health care programs and services; a thorough knowledge of the operations of the assigned program or services area and the ability to utilize this knowledge in promoting effective and efficient programs and services; a thorough knowledge of trends and best practices in the program or services area and the ability to apply this knowledge to planning, coordinating, administering and evaluating the program; a thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures; the ability to lead, supervise, direct, assign and evaluate the work of subordinates; the ability to serve as an effective member of a leadership team; the ability to provide leadership and coordination; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to meet and conform to the requirements of an operational set of performance specifications; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience: Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Health Administration, or in the specifically assigned area of organizational or program responsibility; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: extensive employment in a management position (line/direct service or staff support) in a health care environment. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.