Chief deputy job description

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 140 countries last year. Learn more at www.cdcfoundation.org.

The CDC Foundation is seeking a Deputy Chief Administrator/OCME. The Deputy Chief Administrator/OCME role will provide oversight and ensure communication and coordination for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and the North Carolina Medical Examiner System. This position will identify, develop and recommend, and advise leadership and others on new program initiatives to carry out more effectively/efficiently the responsibilities of the Medical Examiner System. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, direct, lead and coordinate the work of others.

The candidate will also possess solid organizational and analytical abilities that allow for project leadership and decision-making.

Job HighlightsPosition Title: Deputy Chief Administrator/OCMELocation: Onsite (Raleigh, NC) Position End Date: 6/30/2023Salary: $125,000 plus benefits

Education:Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program, business, or public administration from an appropriately accredited institution and ten years of managerial or supervisory experience in a closely related programmatic area; or Bachelor's degree university as indicated above from an appropriately accredited institution and ten years of experience in a closely related program, six of which must be managerial or supervisory experience in a closely related programmatic area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to direct, lead and coordinate the work of others. Possess solid organizational and analytical abilities that allow for project leadership and decision-making. Knowledge of local/state health and human services or public health system. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills to describe and establish direction and achieve desired outcomes. The ability to effectively interact, build and maintain relations with external and internal stakeholders and constituents, state and local executives/management, the Governor's Office and a variety of federal agencies. Possess analytical skills to synthesize and comprehend complex information related to human services or public health services and programs to facilitate and delegate problem solving to policy/program administrators and specialists.

Responsibilities:Provide oversight and strategic planning, operational guidance and day-to-day support for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and NC Medical Examiner System Work closely with Public Health Leadership, law enforcement, legal officials, Emergency Management, county managers, NC Funeral board, attorney organizations, regional autopsy centers, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure consistent and coordinated implementation of medical examiner operations and response.Manage complex problems as a team and demonstrate innovative problem solving while also ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements related to medicolegal death investigation response activities.Provide guidance, leadership, and support for the OCME and Medical Examiner System including, but not limited to, the interpretation of legislation, rules, and administrative code during states of emergency, COVID-19, and pandemic response in collaboration with DHHS and DPH attorneys.Communicate with a diverse workforce of employees comprised of full-time, part-time, time-limited, lawyers, laboratory staff, program staff and other professionals assigned to the Medical Examiner System and COVID-19 pandemic response workstream.Identify, develop, and recommend and advise leadership and others on new program initiatives to carry out more effectively/efficiently the responsibilities of the Medical Examiner System. Foster cross-divisional collaboration along with the value that we are members of one department, one team, working towards one goal: to improve the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens by providing professional, timely, and high-quality death investigations including examinations, reports, and communications.Maintains an open and trusting environment for on-going collaboration and continuous improvement.Make presentations to division and departmental leadership, legislative committees, meets with legislators and staff in the Fiscal Research Division, and offers recommendations and guidance regarding public health programs, appropriation, and existing and/or proposed legislation.Participate with executive level staff within the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and NC Medical Examiner system in preparation of long-term and immediate public health objectives, staffing, and funding priorities.Ensure that public health programs, rules, policies and initiatives are well coordinated, collaborative and in alignment with Departmental and OCME strategies and priorities, state and federal funders, local government entities, and other state entities impacting public health, such as Emergency Management, Department of Public Instruction, Medical Board, Board of Pharmacy, Department of Agriculture, Department of Public Safety, Housing Finance Agency, and the Department of Transportation, as well as an array of private public health partners Work with national, regional, and local professional public health organizations, and represents and speaks on behalf of the OCME, Medical Examiner System, Division and the state.Provide guidance and support, if needed, to the Commission for Public Health and additional advisory and legislated boards and commissions.

Special Notes:This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in order to best support the State of North Carolina in their public health programming.

The CDC Foundation requires all employees to be fully vaccinated* for COVID-19 as a condition of employment effective November 22, 2021. All offers of employment after that date are contingent upon proof of full-vaccination status as a part of the pre-employment process.

*Fully vaccinated is defined as follows: At least two weeks have passed since receipt of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, or the second dose of the either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech two-dose vaccines.

This position is currently a remote position. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.
The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist the Associate Director within the Division of Facilities Management in the administration of a building operations, maintenance and repair program; to be responsible for supervising the activities of a designated section within the Division; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Associate Director within the Division of Facilities Management with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed through conferences and reports for conformance to agency guidelines.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a staff engaged in building construction, general/preventative maintenance and repair activities and building/facilities operations.

* To assist the Associate Director within the Division of Facilities Management in the administration of the building and facilities operating and maintenance and repair program involving activities such as cleaning, heating and repairing public buildings and the maintenance of grounds and parking areas.
* To be responsible for supervising the activities of a designated section within the Division.

* To review requests for building maintenance and repair work and to approve routine requests and discuss major or unusual projects with Associate Director.

* To review building inspection reports and to discuss items of an unusual nature with Associate Director.

* To be responsible for seeing that regular field inspections of public buildings are promptly completed.

* To confer with and advise Associate Director on the scheduling of major repair projects, the making of major repairs and related projects.

* To compile and analyze pertinent data in order to assist the Associate Director in formulating agency goals and priorities and in determining policies, procedures and programs in reaching established goals.

* To compile and execute sound fiscal management programs, involving the preparation of the divisional budget for the Associate Director's approval, maintenance of a quarterly allotment system, initiation of requests for transfer of funds, and maintenance of payroll records.

* To have responsibility for various procurement functions involving the review of requests for materials, equipment and supplies, the preparation of purchase requisitions, and the maintenance of record of appropriations and expenditures.

* To deal with vendors and contractors during the process of bidding for repair and replacement work.

* To prepare regular and special reports.

* To do related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of general building operating and maintenance activities; a thorough knowledge of the materials and equipment used in building operating and maintenance; the ability to compile and maintain the agency budget and to perform related fiscal functions; the ability to deal effectively with superiors, subordinates, vendors, and contractors; the ability to assist in the formulation of agency policy and programs; the ability to plan, supervise and review the work of staff engaged in building construction and general/preventative maintenance and repair activities; the ability to supervise activities of the agency, as required; the ability to prepare clear and concise oral and written reports; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible administrative position in the field of building operation and maintenance involving the maintenance of related fiscal and clerical records.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate; and must possess and maintain a valid Rhode Island driver's license as a condition of employment.

Additional duties will include:

Draft requests for information (RFI), requests for Proposals (RFP), Requisitions, Gantt Charts. Project Schedules, Scope of Work, Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Work Order Reports and other related work as required.

It is preferred applicants be proficient in certain software applications including but not limited to MS Office, Adobe, and Facilities Work Order Software.

Knowledge of local and nationally recognized codes and standards including State of Rhode Island Building Code, NFPA, IBC and OSHA.

* Support the Chief Auditor in leading various audit projects, developing a risk-based audit plan, managing the audit team, liaising with regulators, management and head office.

* Supervise and/or execute complex audits, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, reporting. Assign and review work of others (i.e., work papers, deliverables). Ensure that audits are executed timely and within budget.

* Prepare and/or review compelling audit reports, design effective recommendations, and build constructive relationships with management.

* Follow-up on internal audit and regulatory findings, and ensure that remedial actions are tracked and validated.

* Work with the Chief Auditor on strategic initiatives, regulatory projects, and other special projects.
* Assist the Chief Auditor with ongoing monitoring activities.

* Coach, mentor and develop audit professionals, and manage third party resources.

* Assist the Chief Auditor as required in ensuring the efficiency of the audit department's internal operations, processes and procedures.

* Ability to back up the Chief Auditor in his/her absence.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

* 10+ years of progressive audit experience in financial institutions, preferably commercial banking

* Leadership and management skills with a proven track record of managing audit professionals.

* Experience in lending/credit (i.e., middle market commercial and industrial, real estate), and compliance (i.e., BSA/AML) preferred.

* Experience in foreign bank organizations preferred

* Education / Certifications:

* BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related area

* CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, and/or CAMS certifications preferred

* Knowledge and Skills:

* Strong leadership abilities, with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

* Extensive knowledge of banking and financial regulations, in particular financial crime and credit/lending

* Good project management skills

* Delivers high quality under defined deadlines

* Manage change, propose and implement new ideas and concepts

* Demonstrated ability to manage people in a way that inspires, develops, and delivers results

* Advanced knowledge of auditing standards and practices

* Displays personal initiative, self-motivation and drive for results

* Sound analytical thinker, comfortable making difficult decisions and focused on process improvement

* Ability to work collaboratively and successfully interact a variety of stakeholders, including senior management, regulators, and other bank personnel

An international bank that has developed an extensive network of branches and commercial banking activities, across all areas of banking, and provides a broad range of banking and financial services to its customers.

A competitive base salary with ample PTO time and great work/life balance.