CHIEF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Position Available In Providence, Rhode Island

CHIEF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 3.9 3.9

out of 5 stars Cranston, RI 02910 JOB

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Within a state department, to be responsible for the total planning, program development and research for the various programs of the department, for the purpose of coordinating the programs within the department and with other departments and agencies, improving present programs and creating new programs to provide better services to the people of the state in the most effective and efficient manner possible; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the administrative direction of the director with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed through consultation and review of submitted reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations and departmental policies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

As required, may supervise and review the work of a professional and clerical staff assigned to assist.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Within a state department, to be responsible for the total planning, program development and research for the various programs of the department for the purpose of coordinating the programs within the department and with other departments and agencies, improving present programs and creating new programs to provide better services to the people of the state in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

To be responsible for the development of programs with regard to the identification of the population to be served, needs and priorities, resources available, planning and implementation of the program and evaluation.

To act as a liaison between the director and his division heads in coordinating all planning and programs, and to assist in developing their ideas for new programs or to suggest possible programs to them.

To coordinate current and proposed programs with other state departments when a program requires the cooperation of these departments.

To act as a liaison for the department with local governments and community groups in order to coordinate programs, gain their assistance or assist them in initiating, developing and implementing projects.

To be responsible for evaluation of existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification or elimination in view of changing needs, the availability of state and/or federal funds and recent advances in ideas and methods.

To be responsible for following national and state legislation and interpreting their provisions with regard to their effect on the financing of departmental programs and on the development of new programs within the department.

To participate in the preparation of requests for federal grants.

To draft reports and review material for the director with regard to program development.

To do related work as required.