| Post Code: D702 | |
| Announcement Number: ES833417 | |
| Classification Number: Z7006 | |
| Open: 02/5/2008 | |
| Close: 02/26/2008 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION The Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board (OMCB)has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to serve as their Boards Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by and reports directly to the eleven member OMCB Board. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall direction of the agency in supporting the Board and their mission. This is a permanent, full-time, executive service position and will serve at the pleasure of the Board. This position is located in Portland, Oregon. If you are hired, you will become part of the State’s Executive Service team. AGENCY OVERVIEW The mission of the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board is to protect public health, safety and welfare by fairly and efficiently performing its licensing, inspection and enforcement duties; by promoting professional behavior and standards in all facets of the Oregon death care industry; and, by maintaining constructive relationships with licensees, those they serve and others with an interest in the Board's activities. There are approximately 65,000 deaths in Oregon each biennium. The Board's programs affect those who have suffered a loss, those who make final arrangements and those who provide death care goods and services. It is the Board's responsibility to license and regulate the practice of individuals and facilities engaged in the care, preparation, processing, transportation and final disposition of human remains. The Board's licensees include funeral service practitioners, embalmers, apprentices, interns, preneed sales people, funeral establishments, immediate disposition companies, cemeteries and crematories. In addition to serving as an information, education and technical assistance resource, the Board operates an apprentice program, administers license examinations, performs background checks, issues and renews licenses, conducts facility inspections, investigates complaints and imposes disciplinary action. The Board's principal activities are organized in three sections: 1) licensing and examination; 2) compliance; and, 3) administration. Each component has some responsibility for providing information, education and technical assistance. There are three major aspects to the Board's compliance program: 1) inspection; 2) complaint investigation; and, 3) background investigation. TO QUALIFY Your resume and cover letter will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and desired attributes stated in this section. To receive credit your resume and cover letter must clearly show that you have the following experience and skills: Six years of experience in supervision; or six years of experience in staff-technical or professional level work. In addition, your experience must have included at least two years of supervision and management of a program section, or unit which included: a) development of program rules and policies; b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans; c) program evaluation; and d) budget preparation. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent course work (144 quarter or 96 semester hours) in a field related to management, such as Business or Public Administration, or a field related to the program of the employing agency, may be substituted for up to three years of the required experience, but will not substitute for the two years of specialized experience. In your resume and cover letter, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES The ideal candidate would possess the following desired attributes:
SCOPE OF THE POSITION As the Executive Director, the successful candidate will provide staff leadership to the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board (OMCB). The Executive Director, as directed by the Board, will act as the senior executive, primary communicator to external constituencies, and strategic planner. The Executive Director will manage the activities of the Board's office and staff and to execute the Board's programs, projects, policies, directives and decisions consistent with the Board's mission, goals and objectives. The major responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
WORKING CONDITIONS Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel for presentations and meetings. Confidentiality; communication skills to interact with the public, media, and liaison with professional organizations. May work irregular hours. Office environment. HOW TO APPLY Interested persons are asked to submit the following four (4) documents:
Twyla Lawson Executive Recruitments Department of Administrative Services 155 Cottage St. U40 Salem, OR 97310 Fax (503) 378-4596 OR Email your completed materials to: executive.recruitments@state.or.us * Please put “Executive Director of OMCB” in the subject line BENEFITS The State provides an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes:
The OregonMortuary and Cemetery Board is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse work place.
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