Under general direction of the County Administrator, performs responsible managerial, organizational, and administrative work at the County's Head Start/Early Head Start Program; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
An incumbent in this single position management class is responsible for managing and administering the programs, functions, budgets, and activities of the County's Head Start/Early Head Start Program.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plans, organizes and directs the development and delivery of the Head Start Program; provides leadership and coordination of the program; ensures program is in compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines.
Directs the activities of department staff through subordinate managers and/or supervisors; selects staff and evaluates performance; reviews and takes action on disciplinary matters.
Directs staff in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets, determines appropriate levels of services; analyzes services to ensure cost efficiency and adequate levels of service.
Oversees the preparation of contract proposals and reports; reviews and approves invoices for submission to funding sources; coordinates activities and facilitates development of refunding applications, budgets and required reporting.
Oversees the development of operational policies and procedures; analyzes and interprets existing and proposed legislation and federal and state policies, procedures and other directives to determine impact on operations.
Conducts annual needs assessment and evaluates program effectiveness; evaluates impact of pending federal and state legislation and provides appropriate input and recommendations to advisory bodies.
Analyzes reports and statistical data; summarizes information and prepares or supervises preparation of reports for management, state, and federal agencies.
Coordinates the provision of services with state and federal agencies; ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and other required regulations; resolves issues and confers with advisory bodies.
Attends meetings of the Board of Supervisors and Policy Council, and provides input and recommendations on issues germane to the program; serves on various committees and attends meetings, conferences and activities relating to program management.
Acts as staff to the County Head Start Policy Council.
Oversees and implements on-going training programs for staff and advisory bodies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in child development, education administration, public administration, or closely related field.
Experience: Five years of experience performing child development or related duties in a social service agency, including three years in a management or senior level administrative position, preferably in a Head Start program.
Substitution: A master’s degree in any of the above academic areas may substitute for one year of the required general experience.
AND
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE
Head Start Performance Standards; organization structures; principals and practices of Head Start programs at the federal and state level; delivery systems and quality standards; administrative analysis and research techniques; methods of program evaluation and control; conflict resolution; principles and practices of budgeting, program management, long-range planning, and customer service; principles and practices of effective management and personnel administration; basic computer operations, including relevant software.
ABILITY
Plan, organize and administer programs; work within state and federal regulatory systems; formulate short and long range plans; analyze and implement program mandates; analyze complex problems and recommend solutions; understand, interpret, and apply legal codes, regulations, and rules pertaining to program operations; research and prepare a variety of administrative reports, applications and project proposals; read, analyze, interpret and apply contracts, laws, regulations, and policies; prepare annual budgets and financial and statistical records; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; utilize computers and office automation equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, staff, and internal and external departments and agencies.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting for long periods; occasional standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, driving; Lifting-Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual-Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; read computer screens; frequent color perception and eye/hand coordination; occasional depth perception and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, repetitive motion; writing; Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact/speaking; occasional travel; Special Requirements-May require working weekends and nights; working alone; Environment-Occasional exposure to noise; occasional risk of exposure to dust, poor ventilation, and indoor cold/heat.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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