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TENTATIVE

 

 

Occ. Code 5212200

 

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 2,                                                                                                                 5212200

GRADE 23

                                                                                                                            

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3,                                                                                                                 5212300

GRADE 27

 

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 4,                                                                                                                 5212400

M-3

 

 

New York State Department of Civil Service

 

Classification Standard

 

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLASS SERIES

 

Positions in this title series develop, implement, review, and revise  policies and standards related to individuals with developmental disabilities at a statewide level. Incumbents analyze policy-related issues, laws, rules, and regulations; prepare recommendations for the improvement of agency policy; develop and supervise the development of agency-wide policy initiatives; and address policy-related questions and issues with internal and external groups.

 

These positions are only classified at the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

 

DISTINGUSHING CHARACTERISTICS

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS 2: analyze policy-related issues that impact OPWDD operations; write policy papers and memoranda for upper-level review; and assist in the creation of new policies and standards.

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS 3: supervisory level; supervise staff in the analysis of policy-related issues; develop, review, and propose changes to statewide policies and standards.

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS 4: managerial level; supervise multiple staff in policy and standards development and review; direct the development, review, and revision of policies and standards; interpret state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to executive-level staff; and provide consultation to executive-level staff to inform policy decisions.

 

RELATED CLASSES

 

Standards Compliance Analysts perform on-site and field inspection, survey, and certification activities for developmental disabilities treatment, service, and care providers funded and regulated by the federal government and/or New York State. Positions also resolve technical issues and assist treatment, service, and care providers in developing plans for remediation and corrective action.

 

Program Operations Specialists perform professional, administrative, and technical duties to promote the planning, development, implementation, operation, and evaluation of services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. Incumbents of these positions plan, develop, evaluate, monitor, and coordinate developmental disabilities services at a statewide level.

 

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS 2:

·       Identify and analyze policy issues related to individuals with developmental disabilities, and prepare written recommendations to address these issues.

·       Research applicable laws, rules, regulations, and literature, and draft policy papers to assist upper level staff with policy and standards development.

·       Review established policies and standards to ensure consistency with OPWDD, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

·       Establish work committees to address policy-related issues and coordinate information flow between staff performing policy and standards development work.

·       Draft memoranda for review to inform OPWDD staff of regulatory changes which may impact OPWDD operations.

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS 3:

·       May perform the duties and functions of Developmental Disabilities Policy Development Specialists 2.

·       Supervise staff performing policy and standards analysis work.

·       Provide training to OPWDD staff regarding policy initiatives, policy, and standards changes impacting OPWDD operations.

·       Prepare written analyses of legislation, federal rule changes, and their impact on OPWDD operations, and recommend changes to OPWDD policies and standards to ensure compliance.

·       Review and comment on policy papers and memoranda created by lower-level staff for use in briefings of executive-level staff.

·       Develop new policies, standards, and initiatives based on review of changing federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

·       Provide technical assistance and advice to OPWDD staff, provider agencies, the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, and other groups involved in policies and standards development and implementation.

·       Draft policy guidance documents for review to aid statewide implementation of new OPWDD policies and standards.

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS 4:

·       May perform the duties and functions of Developmental Disabilities Policy Development Specialists 3.

·       Supervise multiple subordinate staff involved in policy and standards development, analysis, and review.

·       Direct statewide policy and standards implementation by setting priorities and deadlines for completion.

·       Oversee the development of OPWDD policies, standards, and OPWDDs regulatory agenda.

·       Develop guidelines and frameworks for policy analysis in order to assist executive-level staff with policy and strategic planning activities.

·       Oversee the editing of policy papers being prepared for executive-level review and publication.

·       Serve as a liaison with other state executive agencies to develop policies and standards mutually beneficial to all involved groups.

·       Provide training to OPWDD staff regarding policy and regulatory matters, OPWDDs regulatory agenda, and changes impacting OPWDD operations. 

·       Ensure adherence and compliance of OPWDD policies and standards with the New York State Administrative Procedure Act, legislation, and Executive Orders.

·       Consult and work with executive staff in the development, implementation, and revision of policies and standards. 

·       Represent OPWDD at the state and federal level as it relates to policy matters.

·       Conduct public hearings and presentations to discuss proposed policy and standard changes and solicit public feedback.

·       Review policy guidance documents produced by lower level staff to aid implementation of OPWDD policies and standards.

·       Provide interpretation of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations to executive-level staff to inform agency-wide policy and standards decisions.

 

 

 

 

MININIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 2

                                                                                                

A bachelors degree and four years of professional administrative experience in the field of developmental disabilities, two years of which must have included responsibility for policy analysis and standards development.

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 3

                                                                                                

A bachelors degree and five years of professional administrative experience in the field of developmental disabilities, three years of which must have included responsibility for policy analysis and standards development.

 

          DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES POLICY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 4

                                                                                                          

A bachelors degree and six years of professional administrative experience in the field of developmental disabilities, four years of which must have included responsibility for policy analysis and standards development.

 

Date: 1/16

 

 

NOTE: Classification Standards illustrate the nature, extent, and scope of duties and responsibilities of the classes they describe.  Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by a class. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Classification Standard was written.  Please contact the Division of Staffing Services for current information on minimum qualification requirements for appointment or examination.