CHIEF OF STAFF (OFFICE OF COMMERCE) Job at State of Rhode Island
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Office of Commerce, to manage the operations of the Central Management Office; to assist and advise the Secretary of Commerce on the creation, planning, and execution of key economic, housing, workforce, and regulatory policies aimed at growing businesses and creating jobs in Rhode Island; to perform highly responsible work to advance the office's policy initiatives through the General Assembly and across multiple departments/agencies; to serve as a point of contact; to represent the Secretary at meetings and conferences; to advise the Secretary on executive, legislative and policy matters; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Secretary of Commerce with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative; work is subject to review to applicable laws, regulations and policies.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, supervises and reviews the work of personnel assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
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Within the Office of Commerce, to manage the operations of the Central Management Office; to assist and advise the Secretary of Commerce on the creation, planning, and execution of key economic, housing, workforce, and regulatory policies aimed at growing businesses and creating jobs in Rhode Island.
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To perform highly responsible work to advance the office's policy initiatives through the General Assembly and across multiple departments/agencies; to serve as a point of contact; to represent the Secretary at meetings and conferences; to advise the Secretary on executive, legislative and policy matters.
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To oversee various operations within the Executive Office of Commerce as designated by the Secretary.
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To oversee and manage the staffing, budgeting, accounts, and controls of the Central Management Office.
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To research, generate and synthesize budget requests for key priorities and programs in relation to short and long range goals and objectives.
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To respond to inquiries from the Governor's Office and other department/agency heads.
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To plan, coordinate, implement and review special projects related to the functions of the Office of Commerce.
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To coordinate reorganization of existing and development of new programs and initiatives.
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To be responsible for keeping officials within the Office of Commerce informed of the Secretary's decisions and recommendations on programs and policies; to contact such officials at frequent intervals to ascertain the actions taken relative to such decisions.
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To serve in a liaison capacity with the Governor, General Assembly, state departments/agencies, and local governments, non-profit organizations and stakeholders.
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To establish and maintain effective working relations among departmental officials.
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To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of state government, as well as departmental principles, practices and procedures and the ability to apply such principles and practices in the direction and supervision of various administrative and supportive services; a working knowledge of the laws and regulations administered by the office/department and the ability to apply such knowledge; the ability to plan and organize work, assemble resources, coordinate operations with interested parties, and achieve the intended results within budgetary and time limitations; the ability to meet and work effectively with federal, local and other state officials, as well as the representatives of the general public; the ability to prepare reports, policy initiatives and business plans; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in the area of Economic Development, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Law, Urban/Community Planning or a related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a professional level position in economic development, economic policy or a related area.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
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