DEPUTY DIRECTOR (Program & Policy Director) - Range 23 / EXE - National Association of County and City Health Officials : Job Details

$36.86 - $80.71 Hourly

The Program & Policy Director works in close coordination with the Anchorage Health Department Director and assists in the development, implementation, and management of department functions. Administers direct and strategic supervision to the program manager, responsible for Administration Program Manager, Fiscal Program Manager, HR Liaison, and application database programmer. Provides extensive experience with federal and state grant management, grant accounting, program compliance, grant administration policies, and indirect cost allocations. Responsible for overseeing that grant activity is organized, budget-compliant, and accurately reported. Develops compliance policies and systems to mitigate risk. Responsible for developing capital and operating budgets and managing all financial, HR, and administrative functions for the department. Builds bridges across organizational units at all levels to support departmental objectives. Works in collaboration with the Director and Division Managers to plan and forecast revenue and expenses and coordinate special projects on policy and administrative issues including the department's annual legislative program. Coordinates activities with multiple agencies to ensure effective program delivery. Oversees department facility maintenance and operations and serves as a liaison for the Animal Control Advisory Board. Balances multiple priorities while being flexible to the demands of the division in normal state operations and emergency state operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

OR

Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Political Science, Public Relations, Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline and six (6) years of experience in public program development, implementation, and/or administration.

All applicants must possess/obtain:

• A valid State of Alaska Driver's License at time of hire.
• Certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) within six (6) months of hire.

Additional Important Information

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview PreferenceVeterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-###-####.