JOB
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a Business Management Officer, or to be responsible to an administrative superior in a small state department or agency, in the supervision, control and direction of business management services; and to do related work as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom are received general and specific instructions in accordance with work assignments; work is reviewed usually upon completion though occasionally in process for conformance to instructions and institution policies and objectives.SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists in the supervision of the work of the non-medical staff members; reviews work performance in process and/or upon completion.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To assist a Business Management Officer, or to be responsible to an administrative superior in a small state department or agency, in the supervision, control and direction of business management and other non-medical services.To supervise the work of clerical services including the maintenance and control of files and records relating to personnel actions and operations of all department or agency services including financial records and accounts.To assist in the preparation of the department's or agency's budget and to assist in supervising its execution and control according to established procedures.To assist in the procurement activities including responsibility for the preparation and initial approval of requisitions for materials, equipment, supplies and services; and to supervise the maintenance of an inventory control system for such materials, equipment and supplies.To assist in supervising the work of others engaged in general and routine maintenance and repair services; and as directed by a superior, to arrange the appropriate parties for providing assistance to solve maintenance and repair services too difficult for departmental maintenance and repair employees.To assist a superior in the supervision, control and direction of other departmental or agency activities or services.To review the effectiveness of the various services and performance of subordinates and to make recommendations thereon.To interpret the instructions, policies, plans, objectives and rules and regulations to subordinates and others.To do related work as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position will assist in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of the Rhode Island School Lunch Program. This position will take detailed instruction, multitask, and work independently. This position will work to help in the coordination of the USDA program activities with federal agencies as well as with members of the RI School Lunch Program; to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of local state and federal agencies, as required; to manage contracts and oversee the implementation of the rules and regulations of the USDA Commodity Program into the RI School Lunch Program.Proficiency in inventory management systems, web-based applications, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office is preferred. The ability to work as part of a team with internal and external partners is preferred.