Chief Administrator Of Health Services

Chief Administrator Of Health Services

The position assigned to this job manages all operations within the Health Services division of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

Typical functions include:

• Directing and coordinating all operational and administrative functions within the division.
• Formulating policies, procedures, and standards for all units within the division.
• Maintaining awareness of current and pending legislation and court cases.
• Managing division staff, budget, and resources.
• Observing unit operations and assuring proper policy implementation.
• Representing the director and the department in various meetings.

At this level, incumbents are assigned responsibilities for directing and coordinating functions and activities related to multiple divisions of the agency, including the direction and supervision of administrators who are responsible for the direction of other programs included in the assigned area of responsibility.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required include:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of administration; of correctional operations and method; of laws pertaining to correctional operations, of the legislative process; of the principles of management of supervision.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of others; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex and technical information; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships, to organize and manage several projects simultaneously; and to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and at least four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Special requirements include:

• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver license at the time of appointment and willingness to travel extensively throughout the state.

This is not a remote position.

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.