Nature of Work

Nature of Work
This Deputy Commissioner of Finance is under administrative direction, performs highly complex administrative work in assisting the Medical Services Bureau Commissioner in planning, organizing, and directing activities in program, operation, and financial areas of the Bureau. The work is considerably dynamic due to the extensive inter-relationship with other bureaus, departments, agencies and the legislature. Multi-disciplinary skills are required in planning, coordinating, and directing the various divisions within the bureau and their interface with state government in general.

• Oversees the development of administrative policies and procedures for the missions and functions in the area of assignment; assures the effective and efficient integration of these policies throughout the bureau.
• Monitors and evaluates policies, programs, and procedures throughout the bureau and recommends modifications to improve efficiency, effectiveness of the program operations, and fiscal status.
• Advises the Bureau Commissioner on administrative functions, program mission and financial forecast of the bureau.
• Assists in the development of the bureau budget; assists with the presentation of the budget; oversees the execution of the budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of legislative proposals, assists in maintaining effective liaison with legislative officials.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of new programs, policies, and procedures.
• Advises the Bureau Commissioner on major initiatives in program and mission areas of the bureau.

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute for the training on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Ten years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional administrative experience in public or business administration, budgeting, or program planning.

Other Information

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.