Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, organize, and direct the work of the strategic planning unit and to integrate statewide strategic planning activities with budgetary master plans; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction and policy guidance of the Department of Administration/Executive Director/Budget Officer with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the strategic planning; coordinates the activities of the Division, other state agencies, federal and local governments, and the private sector. Illustrative Examples of Work Performed * To plan, organize, and direct the work of strategic planning. * To receive assignments from the Executive Director/Budget Officer and other sources to determine the issues and scope of action involved, to formulate a general approach to the matter, to determine the time schedule to be followed, and to supervise execution of the assignments. * To monitor and evaluate sub systems in the development and implementation of strategic plans. * To report on the work of the strategic division, including policies and plans adopted and the results of studies conducted. * To supervise and promote implementation of policies, plans, and other recommendations through executive actions and orders, budgets, legislation and other means. * To oversee the review of a wide range of proposals to ensure that these are consistent with established policies and plans and to coordinate them with related activities. * To do related work as required. Required Qualifications for Appointment KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of planning at the state and local levels of the operation of local governments, and the functions of and the relations between state, local and federal governments; the ability to apply this knowledge to management of state planning functions and administration of assistance to local governments in areas including: physical; economic; and social development; governmental management; finance and budgeting; and others; the ability to oversee work in progress and on completion to insure that professional standards and statutory, regulatory, and technical requirements are met; the ability to present complete work in an understandable manner to a wide range of people; the ability to plan and organize work, assemble resources, coordinate operations with interested parties, and achieve the intended results within budgetary and time limitations; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a university with a Master's Degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Physical or Social Science, or a degree in Law; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through employment with supervisory and management responsibilities in planning and governmental administration. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information This position will serve functionally as the Chief of Staff in the Department of Housing. The Chief of Staff plays a key role within the senior leadership team of the Department of Housing by leading organizational development and structure, internal senior team alignment, supervising proactive outreach and engagement, and leading cross-cutting and special initiatives. Organizational development & structure: * Building the team (recruitment, hiring, onboarding) * Organizational moves (advising on and managing organizational structure changes) * Communicating internally (agency priorities; policies and procedures; situational awareness) * Culture (staff gatherings; continuous learning opportunities; engagement with communities served; connection with other state agencies) * Management and implementation of processes within state government * Day-to-day functionality (policies and procedures, coordination with DCAMM, DOIT, etc.) Internal senior team alignment & coordination: * Manage internal structures to escalate priorities & decisions (i.e. meetings, internal reports, internal performance metrics) * Monitor and track progress on priorities, identify emerging risks, and support risk mitigation * Looking ahead, ensuring readiness & responsiveness (i.e. hearings, legislation, reports) * Engagement with Governor's Office and other agencies on priorities and next steps * With Exec Assistant, ensure appropriate people are in each meeting Supervising proactive outreach and engagement: * Partnership building with external stakeholders (intergovernmental, legislative, advocates, etc.) * Public information (website development; data and reports; referrals to resources) Leading cross-cutting, interagency priorities and special projects: * Interagency coordination and alignment * Emerging priority projects that do not have a clear home within the HSG structure and need focused attention For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. Employer State of Rhode Island Address One Capitol Hill Providence, Rhode Island, 02908 Website http://www.apply.ri.gov