STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: ADMINISTRATOR II
Class Code: 0070-29
Date Established: 06-06-84
Occupational Code: 7-1-2
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To administer agency objectives by
planning short and long term organizational goals, reviewing recommendations
and developing or revising program policies.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Evaluates state and
federal regulations to prepare and maintain statewide standards, procedures and
program services.
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Prepares and presents
public defense of proposed changes in agency policy or regulations, including
testifying on legislative bills in the interest of the department or division.
·
Evaluates work performance
of professional employees at least once per year, including assessing staff
development needs.
·
Analyzes and develops
staffing plans used in revising or developing operational policies and
procedures.
·
Develops methodology
for evaluating the cost effectiveness of programs funded or regulated by the
state or federal governments.
·
Reviews
recommendations on grant or contract proposals and confers with industry
officials to develop contracts with public and private agencies.
·
Evaluates the
planning, development and coordination of comprehensive professional training
programs.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in analyzing and
interpreting data, policy and procedures OR in using equipment in order to
arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific
expertise to resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a wide
range of applications.
Impact: Requires responsibility for achieving
major aspects of long-range agency objectives by planning short- and long-term
organization goals, reviewing recommendations for procedural changes, and
developing or revising program policies.
Errors at this level result in incorrect decisions at an administrative
level, and are detected subsequent to implementation in an overall evaluation
process.
Supervision: Requires delegating supervisory or
program responsibilities to subordinate managers, with overall accountability
for hiring employees and approving program policies. The supervisor in this position assumes responsibility for
an organizational unit, including developing long-range plans, analyzing
staffing requirements, and formulating system wide policies and procedures.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job
functions in a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job
elements and little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including
continuous walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time
as well as occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires acting as the official
representative of the agency, including explaining and defending current and
long-range goals or objectives which directly affect public policy decisions
regarding major state programs and services.
Complexity: Requires evaluating a combination of
wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to solve problems, and
to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or scientific thinking. This level also requires planning
policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on available
criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action: Requires independent judgment in
planning and evaluating work procedures and in supervising the development of
professional, technical and managerial standards under administrative direction
and according to broad departmental guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized
college or university with major study in a field relevant to program area in
which position is assigned.
Experience: Six years' experience in a field or
occupation relevant to program area in which position is assigned, four years
of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative
or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning
and evaluation, business management or related management experience.
OR
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized
college or university with major study in a field relevant to program area in
which position is assigned.
Experience: Seven years' experience in a field or
occupation relevant to program area in which position is assigned, four years
of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative
or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning
and evaluation, business management or related management experience.
License/Certification: License or registration required if
necessary for performing professional job accountabilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Specific education
and experience requirements must be tailored to meet documented recruitment
needs of the agency or department.
All specific minimum qualifications must be stated on the supplemental
job description and approved by the Division of Personnel prior to posting at
the agency level.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of program administration and
evaluation. Knowledge of state and
federal laws relating to the programs within assigned area. Knowledge of the
principles of supervision, administration, systems management and community
organization as applicable to specialized program area. Ability to prepare budgets. Ability to express ideas clearly and
concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze program effectiveness. Ability to speak before public groups and legislative
committees. Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and other
public officials. Must be willing
to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as
determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive
of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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