Duties are performed in accordance with applicable federal and State laws. Extensive liaison is conducted with the Vermont Health Department and other investigatory and enforcement agencies as necessary.
Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical employees.
Work is performed under the direction of the Commissioner. Advises the Commissioner as to necessary and or desirable program changes to maintain conformance with federal regulations and grant requirements, and or to enhance program efficiency and effectiveness. Encourages programs of voluntary inspection to identify and correct possible deficiencies. Prepares field operations manuals, program directives and rules under the Administrative Procedures Act. Reviews reports prepared by field compliance officers approves disapproves compliance, enforcement, and proposed negotiated settlements as necessary.