Chief Program Development

Department Department of Environmental Management Division Project/Program Management Salary $89,679.00 - $101,661.00 Job Profile JC-02708500-99 - Chief, Program Development (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Supplemental Information: This position oversees all aspects of the RIDEM Geographic Information System (GIS) operations, serving as the agency’s primary liaison and subject matter expert while coordinating with partners across state agencies and institutions to ensure seamless access to GIS platforms and data. The role also fosters cross-agency collaboration to build GIS capacity within the Department. It manages GIS operations to maintain data governance, integrity, and security; administers ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and ESRI portals; and supports software licensing, procurement, user access, data management, service publication, and application development. It requires proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS desktop and web tools, as well as statistical and automation tools such as R and Python. Additionally, the position is responsible for developing standardized policies and procedures, staff trainings and implementing best practices to support effective GIS use across the Department. Job Requisition Number JR103052 Chief Program Development (Open) Pay Grade C00134 A Classification Chief, Program Development Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within a state department, to be responsible for the total planning, program development and research for the various programs of the department, for the purpose of coordinating the programs within the department and with other departments and agencies, improving present programs and creating new programs to provide better services to the people of the state in the most effective and efficient manner possible; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the director with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is reviewed through consultation and review of submitted reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations and departmental policies. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may supervise and review the work of a professional and clerical staff assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Within a state department, to be responsible for the total planning, program development and research for the various programs of the department for the purpose of coordinating the programs within the department and with other departments and agencies, improving present programs and creating new programs to provide better services to the people of the state in the most effective and efficient manner possible. To be responsible for the development of programs with regard to the identification of the population to be served, needs and priorities, resources available, planning and implementation of the program and evaluation. To act as a liaison between the director and his division heads in coordinating all planning and programs, and to assist in developing their ideas for new programs or to suggest possible programs to them. To coordinate current and proposed programs with other state departments when a program requires the cooperation of these departments. To act as a liaison for the department with local governments and community groups in order to coordinate programs, gain their assistance or assist them in initiating, developing and implementing projects. To be responsible for evaluation of existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification or elimination in view of changing needs, the availability of state and/or federal funds and recent advances in ideas and methods. To be responsible for following national and state legislation and interpreting their provisions with regard to their effect on the financing of departmental programs and on the development of new programs within the department. To participate in the preparation of requests for federal grants. To draft reports and review material for the director with regard to program development. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of program planning and development as it relates to the implementation of a variety of departmental programs and in terms of statewide and community needs and the ability to establish standards, policies, and administrative controls for such programs; a working knowledge of federal, state and community resources and legislation and their interrelationships, and the ability to apply such knowledge in the identification of the population to be served, needs and priorities, resources available, planning and implementation of the programs, and evaluation; the ability to act as a liaison between the director and his division heads in coordinating all planning and programs and for the department with local governments and community groups in order to coordinate programs, gain their assistance or assist them in initiating, developing and implementing projects; the ability to coordinate current and proposed programs with other state departments where their cooperation is necessary; the ability to evaluate existing programs and to develop plans for their expansion, modification, or elimination; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, professional people, voluntary agencies, community representatives, other state and local agencies and the public; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, one of the Social Sciences, or a closely related field; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible capacity involving program development in a field of human service. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.