Senior Deputy Director 20 (Lieutenant Colonel) - State Services Bureau

Job Description

This is a limited term position.  Incumbents may be re-appointed to additional terms.

Position serves as a deputy director and commanding officer of the State Services Bureau.  The incumbent is responsible for the effective management of the department’s field support services within the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, Forensic Science Division, Grants and Community Services Division, Intelligence Operations Division, and 911 Administration.

The incumbent administers and directs long and short-range planning, analyzes bureau activities, and evaluates innovative programs and procedures. The incumbent serves as a member of the department’s Leadership Team.  This position has direct responsibility for the formulation and implementation of the Bureau’s mission, policies, strategic plans, directives, organizational structure, and for the direction of the Bureau’s staff. Represent the Chief Deputy Director and Director on committees, commissions, and task forces on national, state, county, and local levels.  Serve as the Chief Deputy Director and Director’s primary policy advisor on inter-bureau and department-wide issues.  Serve as the liaison for the Chief Deputy Director and Director with other federal, state, county, and municipal agencies.