An employee in this class is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the operational activities of several administrative units or programs within a state department, agency, or institution. An additional responsibility consists of assisting in the development of procedural improvements in the area of administrative and fiscal services. Responsibility may include fiscal management, budgeting, office management, personnel, work measurement, legislative liaison, and forms and procedures services. The employee possesses wide latitude for independent action and is responsible for developing and installing methods and procedures necessary to conform with established policy.
Review is in terms of results accomplished.
Approves all budget and fiscal testimony prepared by staff prior to presentation to the legislature. Participates in the development, planning, installation, and maintenance of accounting systems. Establishes budgeting and fiscal control policies and procedures. Administers the organization's budget. Supervises and participates in the collection, compilation, and analysis of a wide range of fiscal, program, and budget reports and studies.