State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Veterans Health Care Services Assistant Administrator (0166MP)

$49.17-$67.03 Hourly / $3,933.07-$5,362.38 BiWeekly /
$102,653.00-$139,958.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Veterans Affairs this class is accountable for assisting in the direction of the staff and operations of Health Care Services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives administrative direction from the Veterans Health Care Services Administrator or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Assists in directing staff of Health Care Services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Assists in direction of staff and operations of Health Care Services;
  • Assists in coordinating, planning and managing health care activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives; 
  • Develops or assists in development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
  • Evaluates and trains staff; 
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of budget;
  • Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of facility who might impact on program activities; 
  • Participates on and provides medical staff committees with administrative guidance; 
  • Ensures protection of human and civil rights of patients and staff; 
  • Directs quality assurance programs;
  • Identifies and resolves problems relative to staffing, utilization of facilities equipment, quality of client care and other operational activities; 
  • Assumes responsibilities of Administrator during their absence; 
  • Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • principles and practices of medical institution administration; 
  • Knowledge of veterans organizations and effects of military service on health and quality of life; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of professional hospital or health care experience in a direct patient care area.

NOTE:

  • Direct health care area includes occupational areas such as nursing, psychology, social work and rehabilitation therapy. It does not include occupational areas such as security, dietary, plant and maintenance, business or similar areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity in administration of a health care services facility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in health care administration, hospital administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(25)-Patient and Inmate Care

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 65

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Veterans Health Care Services Assistant Administrator in Salary Group MP 65 approved effective April 01, 2022. (Revised to update terminology) Final No. 23-310

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/01/2023
CLASS: 0166MP; EST: 2/24/1989; REV: 12/4/2023;