Location: Harrisburg,PA, USA
THE POSITION
As the Director, Bureau of Operational Excellence, you will collaborate with the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and executive staff as you plan, organize, and direct program support and quality improvement services provided for the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and related activities. Through coordination of department-wide efforts, your work will focus on improving evaluation and outcomes for various initiatives, and developing and expanding education and training opportunities for substance use disorders (SUD) providers, problem gambling service providers, affected stakeholders, and other parties. You will also be responsible for overseeing programmatic implementation of state and federally funded initiatives and projects, including the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant. You will work with staff to develop and implement related policies across multiple divisions and bureaus. Help us reduce the human and economic impact of addiction, join our team today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As the Director, Bureau of Operational Excellence, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and executive staff as you develop and implement administrative policies across multiple divisions and bureaus. Work includes planning, organizing, and directing program support and quality improvement services provided for the delivery of prevention, intervention, treatment, and related activities. You will be responsible for overseeing programmatic implementation of state and federally funded initiatives and projects, including the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant. Through coordination of department-wide efforts, your work will improve evaluation and outcomes for various initiatives, as well as for related education and training programs for substance use disorders (SUD), problem gambling service providers, as well as affected stakeholders and other parties. Help us reduce the human and economic impact of addiction, join our team today!
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
* Full-time employment
* Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
* Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
* Free parking
* You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
* Six years of professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs, including three years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree; or
* An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional supervisory experience in the administration of drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs.
Additional Requirements:
* You must have a minimum of 3 years of experience developing and implementing at least one or more of the following:
* Quality improvement programs data analysis; or
* Grants management; or
* Program implementation
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
* Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
* If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
* Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
* Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
* Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ...@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
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* Eligibility rules apply.
01
How many years of full-time professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs do you possess?
* 6 years or more
* 5 but less than 6 years
* 4 but less than 5 years
* 3 but less than 4 years
* 2 but less than 3 years
* 1 but less than 2 years
* Less than 1 year
* None
02
CS-MET 1 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess three or more of professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs in a supervisory capacity?
* Yes
* No
04
CS-MET 2 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences or public health?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the Attachments tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
* 30 credits or more
* Less than 30 credits
* None
06
Additional Requirement- Do you possess at least 3 years in developing and implementing at least one or more of the following: quality improvement programs data analysis, grants management, and program implementation?
* Yes
* No
07
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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