State of Maine (Executive Branch)

Public Service Executive I - Licensing Board Executive Director

Gardiner, Maine · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$75k-$106kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State. .
Join a team that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for growth and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens.
As a Licensing Board Executive Director, your primary role is to oversee the operations and regulatory program of the Board of Dental Practice, as well as serve as a team leader within OPOR.

Develop operational procedures and set program goals and objectives within regulatory and statutory guidelines.
Work with board and staff to establish and implement agency policies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of board functions
Maintain a positive and respectful work environment through thoughtful, courteous interactions.
Manage Programs: Direct, assign, review work of professional staff, including internal staff and investigator. Develop operational procedures and set program goals and objectives within regulatory and statutory guidelines.
Manage Communication: Communicate effectively with staff, board members, licensees, stakeholders, service providers, attorneys, and the public, maintaining professionalism in all interactions.
Collaboration: Work with board and staff to establish and implement agency policies to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of board functions

Experience in administrative, legal or adjudicatory practice including complaint resolution processes.
Experience with APA rulemaking and APA adjudicatory hearing process.
Experience managing competing priorities in a professional and efficient manner.
Experience in the legislative process, including researching and drafting proposed changes.
Occasional out of state travel will be required.

Clear and effective communication with colleagues, management, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, contributing to shared goals and helping others succeed.
Decisiveness: Ability to make well-informed, timely decisions even in challenging situations.
Key Competencies We Value:
Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to achieving high standards in service delivery and personal work performance.
Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and empathize with others while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
Time Management: Strong organizational and prioritization skills to balance various responsibilities effectively.
Strong critical thinking skills to identify issues and propose innovative solutions.
Skill in managing people and situations and offering appropriate feedback with tact and respect.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills to balance various responsibilities effectively.
Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.

At the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation (OPOR) we are committed to protecting the health and safety of the public in Maine.
We offer work-life balance and great benefits to support our team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being.
The Board of Dental Practice is a high-profile board, and exercises authority and the Executive Director exercises oversight over state resources necessary to operate and maintain the licensure program.

Do you want to make a difference?
We are looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference, and being part of a positive, service-focused culture, we want you on our team.

This listing is sourced directly from State of Maine (Executive Branch)'s careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.