STATE CLASSIFICATION JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Group B26	Class No. 1620
DIRECTOR I

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Directs program area(s) and activities.

Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities.

Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency’s strategic plan.

Develops and reviews budgets and provides final approval.

Identifies the need to revise program area(s).

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

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

Provides direction, guidance, and assistance in program area(s).

Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies.

Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance.

Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

Performs related work as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Experience and Education

Experience in the management and direction of a program relevant to 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 direct and organize program activities; to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate 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