Duties include advising departmental staff on policy and program issues involving a variety of departmental functions.
Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff.
Incumbent acts for the Director in his or her absence. Provides guidance and assistance to department staff in addressing operational issues and in developing service delivery systems. Communicates federal and departmental policies, procedures, directives, and interpretations to department staff. Provides guidance and direction to department staff on responding to the needs of department constituents. Confers with representatives of the federal government concerning financial, policy, and procedure requirements.