The Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) is recruiting for a Deputy Administrator in Las Vegas or Carson City, depending on the candidate chosen. The Rehabilitation Division’s Deputy Administrator of Programs provides executive leadership, oversight, strategic planning, and relationship building for programs and initiatives that improve service delivery and employment outcomes for Nevadans with disabilities. The position has programmatic oversight for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Bureau of Services to Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired, the Office of Disability Employment Policy, and Business Enterprises of Nevada. The Deputy provides leadership to program managers and staff, supports consistent and timely service delivery statewide, and serves as a primary point of contact for partners including the Nevada Department of Education, Aging and Disability Services Division, Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, statewide Regional Centers, community rehabilitation programs, Section 121 Native American Vocational Rehabilitation programs, local school districts, workforce partners, employers, and other public, private, and nonprofit organizations. The Deputy works collaboratively with partners to develop and strengthen programs and service-delivery strategies that meet the needs of mutual clients and expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The position ensures VR services comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), applicable state and federal laws, Rehabilitation Services Administration requirements, grant requirements, and agency policies and procedures; oversees VR quality assurance and quality control functions; and monitors program performance, outcomes, and service-delivery data to identify and address areas for improvement. The Deputy provides direct oversight and strategic planning for Pre-Employment Transition Services, contributes to the development and implementation of Division strategic priorities, supports policy development and continuous improvement, and represents the Rehabilitation Division with state, federal, community, and other stakeholders as assigned.
Under administrative direction of the Division Administrator, incumbents are responsible and accountable for planning, organizing, coordinating and managing program support of a major organizational component of the Employment Security or Rehabilitation Divisions within the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR), and oversee the management of programs to ensure the timely, accurate, consistent, and effective delivery of services to clients through local offices and regional centers.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, education, human services or other relevant field and five years of experience supervising and managing comprehensive, complex programs and budgets, and professional personnel.
Direct, through subordinate managers, the administrative and technical activities of assigned programs; develop, implement, monitor and adjust State and federal program goals and performance measures, budgets, and revenue and expenditure plans; monitor, adjust and approve the statewide distribution and use of resources; analyze staffing and budget reports; and approve requests for staff positions, travel, training, equipment, supplies and service.
Evaluate the effectiveness of programs in meeting established goals, performance measures, and requirements through quality control programs, performance appraisal process and fiscal analysis; develop corrective action plans and implement changes; and evaluate and approve the development, redesign and maintenance of automated systems which support program activities.
Ensure the timely, accurate, consistent, and effective delivery of services to clients through local offices and regional centers; analyze a variety of labor market and other demographic information provided by the department research section as well as past program performance, State and national trends, discussion with labor and management groups/leaders, legislators, and others; administer intensive client assessment, training and employment programs.
Represent the department and division as a spokesperson at meetings, legislative hearings, boards, councils and committees such as the State and Local Workforce Development Boards, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, and the Governors Council on Rehabilitation and Education of People with Disabilities; and participate in the operation of the Workforce Innovation and OpportunityAct one-stop system.
Direct the coordination and delivery of statewide program support units which provide interpretation of regulations, quality assurance, report validation, policy and procedure development, computer support, and staff development programs.
Draft agency-proposed legislation and prepare fiscal notes; research and analyze legislative proposals from outside entities and prepare responses; draft regulatory text and position statements and provide testimony to the legislature; and review relevant statutes, regulations, policies and operational procedures for current and potential impact on services.
Supervise subordinate managers, professionals and support staff as assigned; interview and select new employees; delegate authority and responsibility to appropriate personnel; develop work performance standards; complete performance appraisals; provide appropriate counseling, guidance, staff development and motivation; and initiate, recommend or approve disciplinary action.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Working knowledge of: principles and methods of administration and management including budget and personnel administration and staff development, coordination and supervision, principles and techniques used in planning, organizing, developing and administering comprehensive programs which are subject to unprecedented circumstances; strategic and program planning principles and practices.
General knowledge of: State and federal legislation regarding employment, training and rehabilitation services and programs; State and federal laws, regulations and administrative processes including budgeting, internal control procedures, policy development, and personnel administration and planning; State legislative processes to include drafting bills and position statements.
Ability to: plan, organize and manage personnel including delegating responsibility, evaluating performance, and staff development; read and interpret complex legal and technical documents such as federal and State laws and regulations, legal opinions, and contracts; read and interpret management reports including fiscal, statistical, and performance indicators; plan, schedule and coordinate the activities of staff and multiple organizational units to ensure program directives and timeframes are met; negotiate and exchange ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions; establish and adjust priorities for programs and staff.
Skill in: speaking before large groups and committees to present detailed information and respond to questions; organizational analysis sufficient to analyze staffing patterns, budget reports and program effectiveness and develop appropriate process improvements; mediating between claimants, employers, special interest groups, other organizations, and staff with opposing points of view; using a personal computer to prepare correspondence, develop spreadsheets, research information on the Internet, and send messages; writing extensive and detailed proposals, reports, corrective action plans, and policies and procedures.
Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - [email protected]
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
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