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Duties Description The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is looking for a forward thinking, operational leader who is capable of overseeing and executing strategic decisions at both the

organization and service system level to serve as the Executive Deputy Commissioner. This position serves at

the pleasure of the Commissioner of OPWDD and is responsible for executive-level management of the

multiple divisions within the agency.

OPWDD oversees a service delivery system that provides long-term supports and services to approximately 130,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, served by a combination of state-operated and voluntary

not-for-profit-operated programs.

OPWDD serves as the largest operator of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and makes up approximately 20 percent of the statewide service system. The remaining 80

percent of services are provided by a network of over 500 not-for-profit provider organizations across the state.

Additionally, OPWDD and its staff are in constant interaction with various other service delivery systems including the mental health system, child welfare, primary care, and hospital systems. OPWDD is involved with a complex system of health and human services providers.

Reporting to the Commissioner and having direct reporting staff including the Deputy Commissioners, the

Executive Deputy Commissioner will be responsible for the following :

Agency Operations

Manage and oversee OPWDD operations across multiple divisions and programs, working as a liaison with both external and internal stakeholders, and assist with the development of annual goals.
Align staffing and program goals with the agency strategic plan, vision, and legislative mandates.
Review, analyze and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the execution and delivery of OPWDD program operations, service access, policies, procedures, and cross-divisional support.
Determine the desirability and feasibility of establishing new and / or modifying agency operations / oversight responsibilities and ensuring successful implementation of operational changes where needed.
Engage and interact with the work of the agency across all divisions and at multiple levels by attending, leading and / or participating in departmental meetings and maintain a connection to the work at all levels and across all departments.

Leadership and management

In partnership with the Commissioner, coordinate and lead Executive Leadership Team and Senior Staff meetings. Develop meeting agendas and ensure timely follow up of deliverables arising from team meetings and delegating action where appropriate.

Represent the Commissioner on appropriate occasions, such as meetings with the Governor's Office, heads or deputies of other State departments and agencies, members of the Legislature, federal, State, and local leaders and external partners.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Commissioner, ensuring the successful implementation of the Commissioner's policy agenda and integrating it into agency operations, serves as proxy for the Commissioner in key internal and external settings, as needed.

Foster a work environment that balances collaboration, innovation, performance, and careful stewardship of resources and relationships, as well as work-life balance.

Design and implement policies to promote the agency's culture and vision and oversee day-to-day operations of the agency, ensuring that the agency is operating effectively and on track with its mission and goals.

Drive forward agency and statewide initiatives to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in service access / delivery and for OPWDD as an employer.

Directly supervise the agency's operational divisions by providing advice, guidance, direction, and decisions when necessary to Division managers to ensure agency strategic and operational goals are met and to foster cross divisional and interagency and intergovernmental cooperation to accomplish the agency's mission.

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