Job Description

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Programs Manager II

E11B OIG Annual Salary $63,000.00 + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Days worked will be Monday through Friday 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

Hours worked may be on-call, extended and/or weekend hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and one year of professional experience,
• OR Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the direction and supervision the Child Welfare program of the Office of Background Investigations in their assigned duties.
• Manages staff to maintain accurate and timely determinations of criminal history records, through the use of critical thinking skills and an understanding of policy and law.
• Fosters a positive working environment and maintains excellent customer service.
• Works closely with Child Welfare Services staff to maintain a system of quality improvement.
• Supervision of staff completion of background checks for Child Welfare staff placement
• Overseeing the creation of policy, training, and improvement of processes.
• Drafts policies, procedures, publications.
• Reviews proposed legislation for impacts on policy and procedures.
• May act as office legislative liaison.

*Preference may be given to applicants who possess education and/or experience in Child Welfare, Child Care Services or Criminal Justice.

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If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number: 26-JD195

83000306/JR