STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: ADMINISTRATOR IV
Class Code: 0072-33
Date Established: 06-06-84
Occupational Code: 7-1-2
Date of Last Revision: 12-28-01
BASIC PURPOSE: To administer agency objectives by
authorizing and directing the statewide implementation of major departmental
policies and procedures.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Authorizes the
development of policies and procedures for the long-term administration of
agency programs.
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Oversees the
interaction of agency staffing plans and human resources policies to accomplish
organizational objectives.
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Monitors operational
activities for efficient and effective allocation of agency resources by
evaluating programs and implementing legislative changes as necessary.
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Controls and monitors
program operations and formulates appropriate program and financial reports.
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Ensures that
subordinate employees receive a timely performance appraisal at least once per
year; approves annual increment for subordinate employees who achieve
satisfactory work performance.
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Authorizes the
development of public information and projected data for budget preparation.
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Manages and
supervises other professionals in developing and implementing agency-wide
fiscal policies and procedures.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in evaluating, planning
or integrating analysis of data to formulate current and long-range solutions,
strategies or policies of a specialized or technical nature.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific
expertise to resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a wide
range of applications.
Impact: Requires overall administrative
responsibility for achieving agency objectives by directing all aspects of
operations management. Errors at
this level result in disruption of system wide programs or services as well as
long-term adverse impact on agency image and the future success of
organizational operations.
Supervision: Requires agency-wide administrative
supervision, including the responsibility for developing and evaluating
internal personnel policies. This
level also involves the administrative management of a program which affects
more than one agency, including overseeing the interaction of agency employees
or policies to accomplish organizational objectives or goals.
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 administrative decision-making
in authorizing and monitoring the implementation of major departmental policies
and procedures.
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: Eight years' experience in a field or
occupation relevant to program area in which position is assigned, five 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: Nine years' experience in a field or
occupation relevant to program area in which position is assigned, five 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 evaluate and
analyze program effectiveness and resource utilization. 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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