In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The successful candidate should have the ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary medical, professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; and prepare and review reports.
Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; make independent, sound, and ethical decisions regarding highly sensitive matters; and maintain confidentiality.
Develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, community-based organizations, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of state government including administrative functions and the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques.
Ability to effectively administer state programs and manage staff processes and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to make effective advocacy arguments; ability to build strong and effective working relationships.