Job Title:
Division Director (OPB),SAFE
Job Requisition ID:

Number of Openings:
1
Shift:
Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$130,000.00

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Governor's Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) provides the Governor with policy-making assistance in developing strategic and tactical plans for state budget recommendations.

Under broad supervision, the Division Director, plans, organizes and supervises the development of the budget recommendations for the Governor. Presents budget and policy issues to the Director and Governor for the areas of program responsibility. Attends legislative committee meetings and responds to requests for additional information on budget requests. Reviews agency requests and approves agency budget submissions, budget amendments, allotments, and expenditure reports. Represents the Governor and Director on task forces, study groups, and commissions. Monitors proposed legislation and represents the Governor's position as appropriate. Drafts legislation when requested. Supervises a staff of analysts. Prepares briefings and presentations for the Governor and Director. Provides information to the Governor, Director, legislators, other state agencies, and the general public regarding assigned program areas. Drafts correspondence for the Governor as requested. Advises agency leaders and fiscal officers on budget and policy matters.

The Public Safety division performs budget analysis and policy planning for the Governor related to: Criminal Justice Systems, Law Enforcement, Defense, Legislative, and Judicial branches.

Minimum Training & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to area of assignment AND six years of employment in a related capacity in government fiscal or policy setting

OR

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to area of assignment AND four years of employment in a related capacity in government fiscal or policy setting

OR

One year of experience at the Policy Coordinator level

AND
• Knowledge of guidelines governing state level budgetary process
• Strong skill in managing talent for exceptional performance
• Ability to transform government by developing innovative approaches and fostering change

Preferred Qualifications:
• Skill in analyzing complex policy issues and financial statements
• Knowledge of public policy related to criminal justice and/or law enforcement
• Exceptional level of skill in oral and written communication
• Significant skill in project management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence others
• Knowledge of state and federal budgetary processes and cycles
• Knowledge of state laws affecting the budgetary process
• Knowledge of agency policies and procedures
• High level of professional accountability
• Strong skill in conflict management

Minimum Qualifications: