HIV/STD Business Operations Director

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Employee Benefits:

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The HIV/STD Section Business Operations Director (Operations Director) reports directly to the HIV/STD Section Director. The Operations Director performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work and oversees the continuous evaluation of the Section’s Business Operations and processes, to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and cost reductions, and makes recommendations to the Section Director for improvements.

Work involves providing leadership, direction, guidance, and assistance to operational staff in the Section that provide support for the HIV/STD Prevention Unit, HIV Care and Medications Unit, HIV/STD/HCV Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, and Operations Unit.

Work involves recommending strategic goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities or business functions; and monitoring fiscal oversight. Oversees and manages special projects and assignments from the Section Director related to Section program operations, including legislative related activities. The Operations Director works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

(35%) Oversees and prepares objective reports, formulates strategic solutions to problems, and advises the Section Director accordingly. Provides day-to-day administrative and operational management of the activities of the Section. Administrative and operational activities include grant coordination and submission, budget planning and resource allocation, website maintenance, grant management processes, information technology projects, contracts, and purchasing. Oversees development of program plans, program implementation, and evaluation of program performance for effectiveness and quality. Ensures program activities are carried out in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Oversees programmatic responsibilities for information technology projects.

(25%) Oversees Section activities related to executive leadership. Ensures accurate and effective analyses of national and state legislation and regulations (bill analyses, impact analysis, cost estimates, implementation plans, research information, briefing documents). Provides leadership on legislative initiatives and exceptional items. Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. Acts as the liaison to DSHS and HHSC business support units including, but not limited to, PCS, the Chief Financial Officer, the Program Operations Office, the communications group, and human resources.

(20%) Oversees response to all Section assignments. Ensures an effective process is followed in accepting, creating, clarifying, assigning, and responding to assignments. Reviews Section responses and products to ensure quality and comprehensiveness. Reviews and approves documents developed by the Section to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness to the purpose of the document.

(15%) Supervises assigned staff, including interviewing and selection; developing performance standards; providing performance evaluations; making work assignments; counseling; establishing priorities and developing goals and objectives; approving leave requests; providing training and staff development; and making final hiring decisions.

(5%) Other duties as assigned include, but are not limited to, actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

REGISTRTION, LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OR CERTIFICATIONS: 

None

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, practices, and recommendations
• Knowledge of public health and core functions
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public health program administration and management
• Knowledge of the legislative process
• Knowledge of HHSC and DSHS purchasing, contracting and procurement requirements
• Knowledge of principles of leadership and how to effectively interact with various leadership styles
• Skill in strategic planning
• Skill in project management, prioritization, and program evaluation
• Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy
• Skill and thorough knowledge of budget, finance, grant, and contract management
• Skill in presenting information for executive leadership
• Skill in leading teams and workgroups to identify needed areas of improvement
• Ability to promote team building
• Ability to direct and organize program activities and/or business functions
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively and direct the work of others

INITIAL SCREENING CRITERIA:

• At least two years full-time work experience in public health, public administration, policy development, grants development, or a related field, is required.
• Experience interpreting data and developing effective operating procedures and practices, is preferred.
• Experience developing policy, procedures, and standards and guidelines for public health service programs, is required.
• Experience in budget management, human resource management, project management and conflict resolution, is preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, business administration, communications, or a related field, is preferred. Experience and education may substitute one another on a year-for-year basis. 

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form