[Jobs] Assistant Commissioner for Vocational Rehab - Texas

[David Andrews]

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> >>> "Miller, Diane" <Diane.Miller at dars.state.tx.us> 12/12/2007
>11:18 AM >>>
>POSITION AVAILABLE:  Assistant Commissioner, Rehabilitation
>Services
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>Agency:  Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services Job
>Location: 4900 North Lamar, Austin, TX Salary Range: $8,045.00 -
>$9,930.00 Full Time Position
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>Travel: 20%
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>Closing Date: 12/26/2007
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>TO APPLY:  Log in to the following website:
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>Job Description:
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>Under the direction of the Commissioner of the Department of
>Assistive
>and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), the Assistant Commissioner is
>responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Division
>for
>Rehabilitation Services.  Administers and directs Rehabilitation
>Services programs and activities which include the Vocational
>Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Rehabilitative Services, and
>Independent
>Living Services programs.  Responsibilities include interpreting
>federal
>and state laws and regulations, and department policies and rules
>as
>they apply to service delivery; development and implementation of
>programmatic strategic plans; policy and program development,
>evaluation
>and performance monitoring; executive level reporting;
>establishing
>goals and objectives for Rehabilitation Services ; ensuring that
>resources are appropriately acquired and effectively implemented
>in
>compliance with agency regulations and policies. Responsible and
>accountable for continuous improvement of customer service levels
>and
>executing the Commissioner's goals and guiding principles. Works
>under
>limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative
>and
>independent judgment.
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>Essential Job Functions:
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>Establishes and maintains the DARS governance process as a member
>of the
>senior management team, assisting the Commissioner and other
>agency
>executives to devise plans and specific activities to accomplish
>visionary concepts outlined by the Commissioner and Executive
>Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission
>(HHSC).
>Provides information and counsel to DARS executives and management
>on
>rehabilitative services delivery trends and their impact.
>Provides
>overall program vision, leadership and strategic direction for
>Rehabilitation Services.  Directs the overall planning,
>implementation,
>coordination and evaluation of Rehabilitation Services programs
>and
>policies to promote effective program administration and service
>delivery.  Plans, implements and administers diverse programs to
>meet
>agency objectives.  Makes major program management decisions
>impacting
>statewide agency operations, other state agencies and large numbers
>of
>clients and agency resources.  Reviews and evaluates impact of
>proposed
>federal and state laws on program operations.  Assesses and directs
>the
>evaluation of service needs of clients by defining target
>populations to
>be served and recommends the scope, content and quality of services
>to
>be provided at given funding levels. Coordinates service delivery
>issues
>with the DARS Deputy Commissioner, Center for Program Coordination
>and
>Center for Consumer and External Relations. Coordinates the
>development
>of the Rehabilitation Services budget and Rehabilitation Services
>components of the Legislative Appropriations Request process in
>conjunction with the DARS Deputy Commissioner, Chief Financial
>Officer
>and Chief Operating Officer. Reviews and makes management
>decisions
>regarding budget and staff allocation for Rehabilitation Services
>programs administered. Advises the Commissioner on the status and
>progress of Rehabilitation Services programs and recommends methods
>for
>effective and efficient utilization of resources.
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>Knowledge Skills Abilities:
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>*Knowledge of state and federal laws related to department
>programs
>including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the
>Americans
>with Disabilities Act *Knowledge of strategic planning, the budget
>process, cost recovery, financial and contract management
>*Knowledge of
>the principles of leadership and how to deal with various
>leadership
>styles *Knowledge of information technology, department legal
>processes,
>and business services.
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>* Skill in strategic planning and executing and evaluating complex
>programs, rules, regulations, policies and procedures *Skill in
>management of department resources *Skill in leadership,
>communication
>and public speaking *Skill in working collaboratively and
>cooperatively
>with diverse groups *Ability to develop, implement, communicate and
>lead
>an organizational vision which integrates key state and program
>goals,
>priorities, values , and other factors *Ability to promote and
>support
>creative thinking *Ability to establish goals and objectives
>*Ability to
>lead, implement and balance change and to continually strive to
>improve
>customer service and program performance within the basic state
>government framework *Ability to successfully manage assigned
>operations
>*Ability to implement and use new technology and work processes to
>enhance decision making *Ability to plan, assign and/or supervise
>the
>work of others *Ability to explain, advocate, express facts and
>ideas,
>and negotiate with individuals and groups, internally and
>externally
>*Ability to build, establish, and maintain effective working
>relationships and coalitions *Ability to make timely and effective
>decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the
>implementation and evaluation of policies and programs; *Make
>presentations, and provide information and testimony to the HHSC,
>legislative offices or committees, other state and federal
>agencies, and
>other organizations regarding Rehabilitation Services' programs
>and
>services. *Manage and develop staff through review of performance
>data,
>consultation, training, and performance appraisal. Responsible for
>hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance
>evaluations, recommending personnel and disciplinary actions, and
>scheduling and approving leave.
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>Initial Selection Criteria:
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>Bachelor's Degree with preference in Business Administration,
>Public
>Administration, Accounting, Public Health, Health Care
>Administration,
>Finance, Economics, Behavioral or Social Science, Human Resources
>Management, or field related to health and human services.
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>Graduate degree with preference in Business Administration, Public
>Administration, Accounting, Law, Public Health, Health Care
>Administration, Finance, Economics, Behavioral or Social Science,
>Human
>Resources Management, or field related to health and human services
>is
>preferred.
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>EXPERIENCE:
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>*Experience with the programs performed by Rehabilitation Services
>*Presenting information or testifying before executive
>boards/councils
>or legislative bodies *Organization-wide oversight in the
>development,
>implementation and compliance with state or federal mandates
>*Managing
>and directing budget and staff for multiple programs at a local,
>state
>or federal agency *Developing, monitoring and implementing
>strategic
>plans and performance measures.
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>Diane Miller
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>Staff Operations Officer
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>DARS-Division for Rehabilitation Services
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>4900 N. Lamar Blvd, #5666 (MC 3059)
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>ph:  512.424.4004   fax:  512.424.4557
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>E-mail: diane.miller at dars.state.tx.us