Executive Director

Job Posting Title

Executive Director

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Military

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

May 08, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

OK Department of Veterans Affairs

2132 NE 36th St

Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Salary: Annual salary range is commensurate with education and years of

experience.

JOB SUMMARY

As the leader of one of the most important departments in the state of Oklahoma, the Executive Director (ED) of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) provides leadership for all aspects of the Department's strategy, with an emphasis on long-term goals and service to Oklahoma's more than 250,000 military veterans. Responsible for setting the Department's culture, values, and behavior, the ED reports directly to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in coordination with the Veterans Commission and the Cabinet Secretary of Veteran and Military Affairs to carry out the Governor's vision for ODVA

• Responsible to the state legislature for the management of an annual budget of approximately $160 million

• Leads a team of top-level departmental supervisors and promotes communication and cooperation among the department's multiple operational branches to create a spirit of unity and mission centric focus within ODVA

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the strategic planning, organizing and developing of all of departmental goals, operational plans, and work programs

• Oversees all aspects of Oklahoma's State Veterans Homes, the Seaman First Class Billy Turner and Union Soldier's State Veteran Cemeteries, the ODVA Benefits Division, and multiple other Veteran service programs

• Oversees the preparation of operational plan and budget for ODVA

• Provides regularly scheduled reports to the Oklahoma Veterans Commission regarding activities of the agency and brings all pertinent issues to their attention for formal action and/or information purposes

• Maintains positive relations with the state's multiple veteran service organizations (VSOs) for the purposes of staying abreast of emerging issues within the state's community of Veterans, and in conjunction with the Veterans Commission, developing responsive strategies as needed

• Maintains a positive and mission-focused relationship with the Cabinet Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs as well as the Oklahoma's Legislative Committees for Veterans Affairs

• Attends and participates in state and national associations for Veterans affairs; assists the Cabinet Secretary and the Veterans Commission in efforts to effect legislation at the state and national-level that is necessary to support Veterans programs

• Regularly visits Veterans Centers and Claims Offices and provides on-site inspection of related programs

• As required, appears and speaks at Veterans-related community events

• As required, participates in meetings and planning sessions with local, state, and federal agencies involving the evaluation and development of agency policies, procedures, and regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations concerning Veterans programs and benefits

• Extensive skill and experience in managing comprehensive programs, in leading and supervising personnel, using staff in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, and in recognizing potential issues early and developing well-thought-out responses

• Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take a leadership role over any business operations area

• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a visionary leader

• Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree (required) in Business or Public Administration (preferred)
• At least seven years of leadership experience in public administration, business administration, or administration of military or Veterans programs

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with a government position of this level

• Pursuant to Oklahoma Statues, Title 72, Section 63.7, priority for this role will be given to honorably discharged military veterans

• This position is exempt from the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act rules

• The War Veterans Commission reserves the right to consider all applicants and conduct a qualifications review.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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