STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Group B22	Class No. 1600
MANAGER I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of an agency’s program(s). Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and rules; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Manages activities of staff in program area(s).

Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.

Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities.

Develops and evaluates budget requests.

Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures.

Identifies areas of needed change, and makes recommendations to improve operations.

Provides technical guidance in the program area.

Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.

Oversees special investigations and research studies.

May oversee the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation.

May represent the agency at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in the management of a program relevant to the assignment. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

Ability to manage program activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

Registration, Certification, or Licensure

May be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

State Auditor’s Office

Revised 9-1-09