Definition
Supervises and administers one or more key programs of a limited scope and diversity within the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; performs related work as required.
The work examples and competencies listed below are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Work Examples
Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules, and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.
Plans, evaluates and strategizes for long-term development of resources, program objectives, and operational changes which will improve delivery of services in a cost effective and efficient manner.
Evaluates agency programming and services and makes appropriate funding adjustments.
Collaborates with agency executive staff on operational problems and serves as a key resource person in evaluating and solving problems.
Reviews, modifies, or rejects changes in functions, structure, position design, staffing levels, and related actions; establishes organizational relationships designed to meet specific goals and objectives.
Resolves a broad spectrum of general administration and program problems.
Evaluates proposals emanating from or outside of the agency regarding new or revised legislation, regulations, and related changes that have a direct impact over programs or operations.
Competencies Required
Knowledge:
- Law and Government – Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- English Language – The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administration and Management – Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Personnel and Human Resources – Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
- Mathematics – Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Abilities:
Administration – Plan, organize, control, and effectively direct the work of assigned staff.
Written Expression – Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Speech Clarity – Speak clearly so others can understand.
Speech Recognition – Identify and understand the speech of another person.
Deductive Reasoning – Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning – Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
Information Ordering – Arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Problem Sensitivity – Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Skills:
Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Negotiation – Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Active Learning – Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and experience equal to six years of full-time management-level work.
Ten years of full-time management-level work experience.
A total of ten years of education and/or full-time management-level experience, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Effective Date: 12/24 SA