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Classified Service Public Hearing Notice #274 Date of Meeting: Monday, December 11, 2017

Notice Posted: Friday, December 1, 2017

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION One Capitol Hill

Providence, Rhode Island

Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Changes to the Classified Service Classification and Pay Plan

On Monday, December 11, 2017 at 8:30 A.M., Conference Room C, Second Floor, William E. Powers Building (Department of Administration), One Capitol Hill, Providence, Rhode Island 02908-5890, the Director of the Department of Administration Michael DiBiase will hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Sections 36-3-3 (17), 36-4-10 and 36-4-15 of the RI General Laws of 1956, as amended, to consider revisions to the Classified Service Classification and Pay Plan. The changes are:

Section I: Proposed New Classes of Positions (13) Section II: Proposed Change in Content and Pay Grade (2) Section III: Proposed Change in Pay Grade and Work Week (1) Section IV: Proposed Change in Work Week (6) Section V: Proposed Classes to be Abolished (15)

It is the purpose of this hearing to invite comment from all parties on the proposed changes to the Classified Service Classification and Pay Plan as identified above. /s/ Michael DiBiase

Director Department of Administration

Any individual requiring reasonable accommodation in order to effectively participate in this public hearing should contact Thomas Mannock, Ph.D. at (401) 222-6377 (voice) or #711 (R.I. Relay) at least three business days prior to the meeting.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I: NEW CLASSES OF POSITIONS................................................................................. 3

1. ASSISTANT MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR (BHDDH) ................................................. 4

2. CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I ..................................................................... 6

3. CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II .................................................................. 10

4. CHIEF OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (BHDDH) .............................................................. 13

5. CHIEF REGULATORY ANALYST (PUC) .......................................................................... 15

6. DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES (BHDDH) .............................................................. 17

7. PHYSICIAN (GENERAL) (BHDDH) .................................................................................. 19

8. PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (GENERAL) (BHDDH) .................................................... 21

9. PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (GERIATRIC) (BHDDH) ................................................. 21

10. PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (PSYCHIATRIC) (BHDDH) ............................................. 21

11. PRINCIPAL POLICY ASSOCIATE (PUC) .......................................................................... 24

12. PSYCHIATRIST (BHDDH) ................................................................................................. 26

13. RADIOLOGIST (BHDDH) ................................................................................................... 28

SECTION II: CHANGE IN CONTENT AND PAY GRADE ............................................................. 30

1. CHIEF CONSUMER AGENT (DPUC) ................................................................................ 31

2. CONSUMER AGENT (DPUC) ........................................................................................... 33

SECTION III: CHANGE IN PAY GRADE AND WORK WEEK ...................................................... 35

1. MANAGER OF NURSING SERVICES .............................................................................. 36

SECTION IV: CHANGE IN WORK WEEK ..................................................................................... 38

SECTION V: CLASSIFICATIONS TO BE ABOLISHED ............................................................... 39

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SECTION I NEW CLASSES OF POSITIONS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE

CLASSIFIED CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN The proposed effective date is the start of the pay period immediately following the date of the

Governor’s signature unless otherwise indicated

Title Pay Grade Work Week

1. ASSISTANT MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR (BHDDH)

05A* Non-Standard

2. CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I 51A Non-Standard

3. CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II 55A*** Non-Standard

4. CHIEF OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (BHDDH) 64A** Non-Standard

5. CHIEF REGULATORY ANALYST (PUC) 38A Non-Standard

6. DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES (BHDDH) 64A** Non-Standard

7. PHYSICIAN (GENERAL) (BHDDH) 01A* Non-Standard

8. PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (GERIATRIC) (BHDDH)

03A* Non-Standard

9. PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (GENERAL) (BHDDH)

03A* Non-Standard

10. PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (PSYCHIATRIC) (BHDDH)

03A* Non-Standard

11. PRINCIPAL POLICY ASSOCIATE (PUC) 40A Non-Standard

12. PSYCHIATRIST (BHDDH) 01A* Non-Standard

13. RADIOLOGIST (BHDDH) 01A* Non-Standard

*As reflected in the attached new 1200 CA Pay Schedule, effective December 20, 2016. ** To be paid in accordance with the 200 CA Pay Schedule. *** As reflected in the attached revised 100 CA Pay Schedule.

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CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT MEDICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR (BHDDH)

Class Code: Pay Grade: 05A EO: A

CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist a superior in the overall direction of all the professional medical services within the BHDDH healthcare facilities/clinical programs and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital; to be responsible for coordinating the utilization of all available medical services and consultative staff services for patients receiving medical care in these facilities; to make daily rounds; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for BHDDH or his/her designee with wide latitude for exercising professional medical judgement; work assignments and areas of responsibility are merely outlined; work is subject to review through conferences and reports for conformance to policies and adherence to accepted medical practices and techniques. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists the CMO or their designee to plan, organize, direct and review the work of physicians and others engaged in patient care and treatment. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To assist a superior in the overall direction of all the professional medical services within the BHDDH healthcare facilities/clinical programs and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital.

To be responsible for coordinating the utilization of all available medical services and consultative staff services for patients receiving medical care in these facilities.

To make daily rounds. To assist in planning and developing objectives and policies for the evaluation of patient care and

treatment through clinical conferences and consultations with the professional medical staff members, and to assist in planning, organizing and supervising the implementation of new or improved techniques for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide variety of complex medical, medical-psychiatric and geriatric problems.

To provide direct patient care as assigned. To assist in coordinating the activities of the professional medical staff and ancillary services. To be responsible for the operation of approved orientation and in-service training programs for all

professional staff members and ancillary staff members and such related resident programs as may be required.

To supervise the operation of an employee medical service program and such clinics as may be required. To assist with writing and/or modifying policies/procedures related to safety and standard of care

practices for the facility as required. To maintain medical skills through participation in continuing education and maintenance of certification activities in their specialty/sub specialty. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques applied in the practice of internal medicine; the ability to detect, analyze, evaluate and interpret symptoms of diseases and to prescribe and administer appropriate care and treatment; the ability to treat the

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most complex medical cases; the ability to establish and maintain standards of performance for staff members consistent with sound and acceptable hospital practices and to assure use of evidence-based practices; the ability to evaluate the quality of the various services of the facility in terms of adequate patient care and treatment; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and review the work of others; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, professional and sub-professional staff members, patients and the general public; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in the field of internal medicine or family medicine.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must meet established requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and must maintain these requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration. At the time of appointment, must be Medical Board eligible or Board certified in primary field of residency training as described above. If Board eligible when hired, must become Board certified within three (3) years of employment. Once Board certified, must maintain competency through meeting ongoing maintenance of certification requirements for specialty or subspecialty as a condition of employment. Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I


CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and on an enterprise-wide basis, to collaborate with all Executive branch agencies and multiple stakeholders (including vendors) to lead, drive, develop and oversee all implementation, operation, transformation, delivery, and technical realization of a major information technology function such as Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management or IT Security; within the Enterprise Architecture unit, to be responsible for enterprise architecture strategy and leading the emerging technology and collaboration organizations; within the Vendor Management unit, to collaborate with agency directors and department teams to plan, organize and direct information technology vendor strategy, evaluation, selection, management, and governance; within the IT Security unit, to oversee and direct security programs and security efforts within state government, to provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives, and to oversee all phases of information security incident response for the enterprise including planning, establishing, and maintaining an information risk management program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the director of information technology (Chief Digital Officer/Chief Information Officer) with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment. Work is subject to review through consultation and written reports for satisfactory performance and conformance to established policies, procedures, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical, and clerical staff. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Within the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and on an enterprise-wide basis, to collaborate with all Executive branch agencies and multiple stakeholders (including vendors) to lead, drive, develop and oversee all implementation, operation, transformation, delivery, and technical realization of a major information technology function such as Enterprise Architecture, Vendor Management or Security.

For Enterprise Architecture: To be responsible for enterprise architecture strategy and leading the emerging technology and

collaboration organizations. To build bridges between business development and strategy, innovation stations, functional experts, and

the overall technology organization as it relates to the deployment of emerging technologies. To build and communicate the agency enterprise technology vision in conjunction with strategy and

overall technology organization. To set the enterprise technology and architectural standards, blueprints and roadmaps to support the

State’s strategic information technology direction; to coordinate and integrate applications, infrastructure, data and processes to facilitate and support the improvement of the State’s technology and resources.

To guide, advocate, and support the enterprise business and IT strategies through the development of long-range strategic technology roadmaps.

To lead application rationalization strategy. To lead tiering of applications. To serve as a key conduit for business and IT teams to evolve the enterprise architecture (EA) function. To develop and maintain processes and services designed to maintain ongoing alignment with overall

DoIT goals and strategies.

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To lead the enterprise architecture processes and oversee the construction and communication of agency enterprise technologies.

To identify and analyze enterprise business objectives and drivers to derive enterprise business, information, technical and solution architecture requirements.

To be accountable for defining the standards and processes for quantifying IT-enabled business solutions. To analyze external IT influences such as new technologies, desired changes in technology standards,

changes in strategic direction and regulatory requirements to determine their potential impacts on the enterprise and IT operations.

To do related work as required. For IT Vendor Management, Contracts & Strategic Sourcing: To collaborate with agency directors and department teams to plan, organize and direct information

technology vendor strategy, evaluation, selection, management, and governance. To lead contract consultation and negotiation services including contract reviews, analysis, negotiation

and contract lifecycle management for IT products and services. To lead the technical purchasing function. To lead a team of IT vendor and contracts, managers and purchasing analysts. To lead the IT Vendor Management and Contracts team ensuring proactive processing of contracts and

active governance across the vendor pool. To manage the contract consultation and negotiation services including contract reviews, analysis,

negotiation and contract lifecycle management for IT products and services. To deliver structured and managed contract processes including determining needs, assisting in vendor

selection, issuing and evaluating RFP’s, analyzing risk, and negotiating and executing agreements benefiting the State through the life of the contract.

To direct, negotiate and administer contracts covering IT/Business areas with emphasis in software, hardware, processing, consulting, and related agreements.

To develop RFI and RFP documentation and work with end-users in vendor selection. To ensure contractual obligations from vendors are being fulfilled and that contractual obligations are

aligned to business goals. To track, manage and oversee all IT vendor contracts. To manage the portfolio of vendor relationships and all IT assets. To implement a formal vendor evaluation process to be used statewide. To work with end-users to evaluate each IT vendor and determine if continuing relationships is in the

best interest of the State, and to lead the contract renewal process as appropriate. To be responsible for improving and maintaining positive supplier relationships and performance by

negotiating favorable terms and conditions related to pricing, service level standards and business unit requirements.

To do related work as required. For Information Technology Security: To oversee and direct security programs and security efforts within state government. To provide vision and leadership for developing and supporting security initiatives. To oversee all phases of information security incident response for the enterprise including planning,

establishing, and maintaining an information risk management program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected.

To oversee a variety of IT-related risk management activities including system/service audits, policy development and standards development.

To participate as a member of the senior management team to develop long term strategies and organizational governance, and to creatively and independently provide resolution to security problems in a cost-effective manner.

To develop and communicate security strategies and plans to executive team, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders and to collaborate with IT leaders, privacy officer, and human resources to ensure security

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and privacy policies are met. To assist with the design and implementation of disaster recovery and business continuity plans,

procedures, audits, and enhancements. To develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated plans to mitigate risk in the

state’s information security posture. To manage a team of IT security professionals. To ensure appropriate monitoring and protection of information assets so the state maintains compliance

with policies, standards, laws and regulations including developing key security metrics to demonstrate compliance.

To oversee and be the champion of security awareness and training within state government. Works closely with all stakeholders to secure information and to secure assets processing or storing that

information. Works closely with business managers, legal counsel, law enforcement, and state leaders to understand

business requirements, security goals and strategies related to security and regulatory compliance, and to map those requirements to current security projects.

To manage information security incidents within state government, and to direct operations security for enterprise and shared services.

To manage appropriate budgeting for operational and strategic security operations, and to ensure that technical systems adhere to all applicable laws and regulations.

To recommend and implement changes in security policies and practices in accordance with changes in applicable statutes, laws and regulations.

To promote and oversee strategic security relationships between internal resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.

To stay informed on trends and issues in the security industry, including current and emerging technologies and prices, and to advise, counsel, and educate executive and management teams on the impact of these trends.

To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in one of the specialty areas above; the ability to apply such knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of associated management and support functions; knowledge of the organization and functions of government including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with all state officials; demonstrated ability as a good manager with strong project management skills in creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation; the ability to develop and foster high-quality relationships with all levels of the enterprise; the ability to set and manage priorities judiciously; strong negotiating skills; the ability to communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing; strong self-motivation, direction, and service orientation; the ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language; the ability to lead complex business opportunities to fruition through creation and implementation of enterprise business/technology roadmaps; the ability to successfully design and adopt enterprise-wide architectural standards; the ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; the ability to apply IT skills in solving business problems; the ability to provide detailed, decisive and goal oriented interventions required to meet and exceed objectives; the ability to plan, supervise, direct, and review the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or a closely related field; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: Substantial employment in a responsible capacity at the senior/executive leadership level including at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in the IT functional area assigned to the position. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: CHIEF OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II


CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and on an enterprise-wide basis, to collaborate with all Executive branch agencies and multiple stakeholders (including vendors) to lead, drive, develop and oversee all implementation, operation, transformation, delivery, and technical realization of a major information technology function such as IT Project and Portfolio Management, Applications or Infrastructure and Operations; within the IT Project and Portfolio Management unit, to be responsible to develop and oversee the implementation of a standard IT portfolio and project management process while ensuring appropriate application of project management methodology across all projects; within the Applications unit, to collaborate with agency directors and department teams to drive the conceptualization, transformation, delivery, and technical realization of multiple application solutions creating efficient and innovative platforms for internal and external customers; within the Infrastructure and Operations unit, to lead the implementation and operation of all technology infrastructure (including but not limited to data center, network and server services, telephony, audio and video monitoring, user support/help desk, workstation management, storage, and related software); and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the director of information technology (Chief Digital Officer/Chief Information Officer) with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgment. Work is subject to review through consultation and written reports for satisfactory performance and conformance to established policies, procedures, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical, and clerical staff. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Within the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and on an enterprise-wide basis, to collaborate with all Executive branch agencies and multiple stakeholders (including vendors) to lead, drive, develop and oversee all implementation, operation, transformation, delivery, and technical realization of a major information technology function such as IT Project and Portfolio Management, Applications or Infrastructure and Operations.

For IT Project and Portfolio Management: To develop and oversee the implementation of a standard IT portfolio and project management process

while ensuring appropriate application of project management methodology across all projects. To build and manage a standard, global IT resource management process with a focus on productivity

and quality of service delivery, operational efficiencies, and customer satisfaction. To ensure optimized resource utilization by delivering a standard process that meets the strategic planning

and allocation requirements of the organization. To provide direction on the development of dashboards for tracking and improving IT productivity,

effectiveness, and customer service. To ensure that the portfolio is aligned with IT and enterprise-wide strategic goals. To oversee the design and development of standard, global approaches to business analysis, development

and estimating as well as implementing metrics to measure performance. To continually review processes of the performance management office (PMO) and implement changes

as needed. To effectively manage staff to achieve unit goals and objectives, and to coach/mentor staff to continually

improve performance. To assist staff to achieve professional development through ongoing training.

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To work with vendors and peers to lead the execution of IT programs. To do related work as required. For IT Applications: To collaborate with agency directors and department teams to drive the conceptualization,

transformation, delivery, and technical realization of multiple application solutions creating efficient and innovative platforms for internal and external customers.

To lead the planning, design, configuration and deployment of applications and business systems in support of core organizational functions and processes.

To work with vendors and peers to develop and coordinate strategy, architecture, roadmaps, budget, and execution of IT services.

To establish, maintain, and drive continuous delivery of technology and support roadmaps, and to significantly elevate, drive, and transform the business relationship among internal and external customers.

To identify opportunities for innovation to ensure success in an increasingly competitive and fast moving industry landscape.

To conceptualize, define, and oversee the development, configuration and implementation of new technologies and platforms supporting the transformation of the business.

To lead the overall systems development life cycle from business/technical requirements including architecture through design, code delivery, testing and deployment.

To continually assess and evaluate the impact of emerging technologies against strategic business needs. To interpret business value for the leadership team in a consultative capacity. To direct and manage external vendors and consulting teams effectively to ensure accountability and

successful delivery of complex large-scale projects. To lead efforts to ensure the workplace environment supports a highly-motivated and effective workforce

focused on continuous improvement and best practices. To do related work as required. For IT Infrastructure and Operations: To lead the implementation and operation of all technology infrastructure (including but not limited to

data center, network and server services, telephony, audio and video monitoring, user support/help desk, workstation management, storage, and related software).

To consistently deliver exceptional network stability and performance, availability, and resource utilization by leveraging state-of-the-art and legacy technologies and ITIL principles.

To collaborate across multiple agencies and all stakeholders including vendors. To successfully and efficiently lead the DoIT Infrastructure and Operations group. To manage, coordinate, and oversee program development and the execution of all enterprise

infrastructure projects including project definition, design and analysis, set up, testing, implementation, and documentation.

To work with vendors and peers to develop and coordinate strategy, architecture, roadmaps, budget, and execution of IT services.

To establish, maintain, and drive continuous delivery of a technology and support roadmap, and to significantly elevate, drive, and transform the business relationship between both internal and external customers.

To focus on delivering new and innovative technology solutions to support the broader goals of the agency.

To consistently work to identify opportunities for innovation to ensure success in an increasingly competitive and fast-moving industry landscape.

To conceptualize, define, and oversee the development, configuration and implementation of new technologies and platforms supporting the transformation of the business. To lead the Enterprise Architecture function statewide.

To initiate and consistently maintain executive-level communication and interaction including consulting, understanding, and translating business needs into achievable, sustainable, and innovative

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technical solutions and capability roadmaps. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in one of the specialty areas above; the ability to apply such knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, coordination, and administration of associated management and support functions; knowledge of the organization and functions of government including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relations with all state officials; demonstrated ability as a good manager with strong project management skills in creating and managing project plans, including budgeting and resource allocation; the ability to develop and foster high-quality relationships with all levels of the enterprise; the ability to set and manage priorities judiciously; strong negotiating skills; the ability to communicate complex ideas both verbally and in writing; strong self-motivation, direction, and service orientation; the ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language; the ability to lead complex business opportunities to fruition through creation and implementation of enterprise business/technology roadmaps; the ability to successfully design and adopt enterprise-wide architectural standards; the ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment; the ability to apply IT skills in solving business problems; the ability to provide detailed, decisive and goal oriented interventions required to meet and exceed objectives; the ability to plan, supervise, direct, and review the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Bachelor’s degree with specialization in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration or a closely related field; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: Substantial employment in a responsible capacity at the senior/executive leadership level including at least ten (10) years of demonstrable experience in the IT functional area assigned to the position. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: CHIEF OF PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES (BHDDH)


CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To direct the psychiatric services within the BHDDH facilities/clinical programs or Eleanor Slater Hospital under direction of the BHDDH Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or their designee; to provide direct, professional psychiatric care to those with mental disorders; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, BHDDH; work is subject to review through individual supervision and upon completion through written reports and regular consultations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Organizes and directs the work of subordinate medical staff members including psychiatrists and physician extenders; reviews and evaluates the work performed for the application of evidence-based medical, psychiatric and other techniques in the care and treatment of those with mental disorders.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To direct the psychiatric services within the BHDDH facilities/clinical programs or Eleanor Slater Hospital under direction of the BHDDH Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or their designee.

To provide direct, professional psychiatric care to those with mental disorders. To develop and execute policies, plans and procedures relating to inpatient, outpatient and day care,

community treatment, rehabilitation and discharge of patients. To provide general supervision to various professional psychiatric services and/or clinics associated with

BHDDH’s mental health program. To provide leadership in the establishment of standards of performance for professional psychiatric staff

members consistent with sound and acceptable hospital practices. To review the general level of work performed by evaluation of reports and in staff, clinical and

consultative conferences and by observation of the overall care and treatment of patients. To assign patient loads and physician work schedules. To provide consultative service and advice as may be required in the care and treatment of the more

complex, difficult and/or special cases. To provide peer review and approved lectures to staff members, residents, and others on the care and

treatment of the mentally ill and new developments in the field of psychiatric medicine. To participate in training and supervision of physicians-in-training, medical students and other trainees

as appropriate and to evaluate the work of these trainees as required for assessment of their work in the Eleanor Slater Hospital/BHDDH setting.

To assist in the development of programs for the education of professional and non-professional hospital staff.

To write and/or modify or to oversee the process of writing and modifying facility policy/procedures to assure continual safety and consistency with standards of care in the field with assistance and support of related staff.

To participate in the development and implementation of community mental health programs and other forms of integrated care.

To provide evaluation, assessment and recommendations as needed in addressing adverse incidents or other risk management issues that may occur in the hospital or other BHDDH clinical sites.

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To maintain medical/psychiatric skills through participation in continuing education and maintenance of

certification activities in their specialty/subspecialty. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of psychiatry; a thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques applied in the diagnosis, care and treatment of persons suffering from mental and substance use disorders and skill in their application; the ability to make diagnoses and prescribe and/or administer appropriate medical and psychiatric treatment in difficult and complex cases; the ability to establish and maintain standards of performance for staff members consistent with accepted and evidence-based practices; the ability to assist in developing community-based mental health programs; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and review the work of psychiatric medical staff members; the ability to evaluate the quality of the various service units within the facility in terms of adequate patient care and treatment; the ability to write and/or modify applicable policies and procedures as required; the ability to maintain good relations with staff members, superior officials and with relatives of patients receiving care and treatment; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing supplemented by advanced study in the field of Psychiatry; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in the field of Psychiatry;

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must meet established requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and must maintain these requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration. At the time of appointment, must be American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology eligible or certified in primary field of residency training as described above. If Board eligible when hired, must become Board certified within three (3) years of employment. Once Board certified, must maintain competency through meeting ongoing continuing medical education and/or maintenance of certification requirements for specialty or subspecialty as a condition of employment.

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CLASS TITLE: CHIEF REGULATORY ANALYST (PUC)

Class Code: Pay Grade: 38A

EO Code: CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the most complex audits, research and analysis of the accounting records and financial structure of utilities and utility filings under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC); and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Chairperson with wide latitude of the exercise of independent judgement and decision making. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the work of Public Utilities Analyst IV’s and/or V’s; Plans, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the work of other staff assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To be responsible for the most complex audits, research and analysis of the accounting records and financial structure of utilities and utility filings under the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

To analyze the most difficult and/or complex rate case filings of telephone, gas, electric, water, sewer and transportation utilities including the breakdown of each constituent component of revenue, expense, cost of capital, and rate base and the interpretation of the economic theory underlying each constituent component.

To prepare and submit viable alternative solutions to rate and tariff filings to the Public Utilities Commission for consideration.

To review, evaluate and analyze utility annual reports, financial statements and tax filings and provide reports of the same to the Chairperson and Commissioners.

To prepare and provide reports to the Chairperson/Commissioners on utility financial health, compliance with Commission orders and compliance with debt service covenants.

To participate in Commission evidentiary and other hearings. To provide economic, accounting and financial advice under current regulatory philosophy and

environment to the Public Utilities Commission. To evaluate highly technical cost of service studies for electric, gas, ferry and water utilities within the

state. To meet and confer with utility company officials relative to rate case matters and problems and other

such similar and relevant maters as required. To provide technical aid and guidance when working with outside consultants to render a particular

service (s) to the Commission. To review and analyze expert testimony and schedules and assist the Chairperson, Commissioners,

and legal counsel in review of financial data. To assist Commission legal counsel in the preparation of formal rate case litigation, including the

development of alternative theories of the case and discovery. To provide technical support in the examination and analysis of tariff filings and cost information

submitted by the utility. To participate in hearings, investigate regulatory areas of rate structure, revenue level, revenue

allocation, rate of return, cost of service, capital structure. To review petitions filed by utilities and perform technical research related to assigned cases. To prepare pre-hearing and post-hearing memoranda and meet with the Chairperson/Commissioners

of the Public Utilities Commission to suggest strategies for conducting hearings and possible areas of investigations.

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To assist legal counsel or the legislative liaison in the review of proposed legislation and impact of such legislation on utilities and/or ratepayers.

To review enacted legislation and determine the necessary steps to bring the State’s regulated utilities into compliance with the enacted legislation.

To review enacted legislation to determine the financial impact on the State’s regulated utilities. To review and evaluate decisions made by other state and federal regulatory agencies and provide

reports of such to the Chairperson and Commissioners. To assist the Commission in its analysis of any future rate design changes that may be necessary to

implement state policy. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: A thorough knowledge of state laws governing public utility ratemakings and the ability to apply said laws to the submitted or proposed tariff filings; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting; the ability to analyze and interpret company financial records, accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance to Commission regulations; a working knowledge of market issues as they relate to various regulated companies; the ability to prepare written reports with conclusions and recommendations; the ability to provide testimony at legislative hearings; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration, or graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in accounting, economics or business administration and possession of a CPA; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a responsible capacity in an analyst position in a state or federal regulatory body or within a rate department of a utility. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be a substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL SERVICES (BHDDH)

Class Code: Pay Grade: 64A EO: A CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To provide overall direction of all the professional medical and geriatric medical services and related patient care and treatment services at the Eleanor Slater Hospital; to be responsible for coordinating the utilization of all available medical services and consultative staff services for patients of the hospital; to provide supervision of medical care provided by physician extender staff; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the Chief Medical Officer of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals with latitude for exercising professional medical judgment; work is subject to review through supervision with the CMO, conferences and reports for conformance to policies and adherence to evidence-based medical practices and techniques. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of Physicians and physician extenders engaged in patient care and treatment. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To provide overall direction of all the professional medical and geriatric medical services and related patient care and treatment services at the Eleanor Slater Hospital. To be responsible for coordinating the utilization of all available medical services and consultative staff services for patients of the hospital. To provide supervision of medical care provided by physician and physician extender staff.

To provide general supervision to various professional medical services and/or clinics associated with BHDDH’s programs including Eleanor Slater Hospital.

Plans and develops objectives and policies for the evaluation of patient care and treatment through ongoing assessment of clinical needs, clinical conferences and consultations with medical staff members. Organizes and supervises the implementation of new or improved techniques for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide variety of complex medical and geriatric problems. To provide consultative service and advice as may be required in the care and treatment of the more complex, difficult and/or special cases in BHDDH clinical programs and/or the Eleanor Slater Hospital. Coordinates the activities of the medical staff and ancillary services assuring adequate medical coverage of all patients in the Eleanor Slater Hospital and other BHDDH clinical programs. Determines need for hiring of additional medical doctors and/or physician extenders and takes responsibility for assuring the posting of positions, evaluation and interview process, and hiring process in collaboration with the hospital CEO. Implements and operates orientation and in-service/training programs for medical staff at Eleanor Slater Hospital and other BHDDH clinical programs. Oversees the process of all medical staff evaluation, credentialing/recredentialing, and quality assurance activities. Participates in preparation for Joint Commission inspections and inquiries to provide needed information and/or assist with problem solving. Participates in and Department of Health inquiries/inspections to help to provide information or to problem solve. Participates in the development and implementation of community mental health programs and that are to include integrated primary care.

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Participates in the training, as appropriate, of resident physicians, medical students or other trainees that are placed at Eleanor Slater Hospital or other BHDDH clinical programs as training sites. Provides direct patient care as assigned. Provides evaluation, assessment and recommendations as needed in addressing adverse incidents or other risk management issues that may occur in the hospital or other BHDDH clinical sites. Participates in a leadership role in the review, revision of or creation of appropriate policies and procedures for the Eleanor Slater Hospital and BHDDH clinical programs. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques applied in the practice of internal medicine or family medicine; the ability to detect, analyze, evaluate and interpret symptoms of diseases and to prescribe and administer appropriate care and treatment; the ability to treat the most complex medical cases; the ability to establish and maintain standards of performance for staff members consistent with evidence-based hospital practices; the ability to evaluate the quality of the various services of the BHDDH clinical programs including the Eleanor Slater Hospital in terms of evidence-based patient care and treatment; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and review the work of others; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, professional and sub-professional staff members, patients and the general public; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing supplemented by advanced study in the field of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in the field of Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and at least 3 years of related practice experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must meet established requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and must maintain these requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration. At the time of appointment, must be American Board of Internal Medicine or American Board of Family Medicine eligible or certified. If Board eligible when hired, must become Board certified within three-(3) years of employment. Once Board certified, must maintain competency through meeting ongoing maintenance of certification requirements for specialty or subspecialty as a condition of employment. Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: PHYSICIAN (GENERAL) (BHDDH)


EO: B

CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise and be responsible for a medical service program or clinic in the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH); to provide direct patient care as assigned; to make daily rounds; to be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care and treatment for such service or clinic; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the assigned physician administrator from whom assignments are received in broad outline with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed through conferences and/or reports for conformance to policies and objectives and/or adherence to accepted medical practices and techniques. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As assigned, may plan, organize, supervise and review the work of a staff of physicians, and others engaged in care and treatment.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To supervise and be responsible for a medical service or clinic in the Department of Behavioral Healthcare,

Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH). To provide direct patient care as assigned. To make daily rounds. To be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care and treatment for such service or clinic. To be responsible for admission, assessment and diagnosis, acute or chronic treatment, medical (depending

on the specialty and training of the doctor), geriatric and rehabilitation services, and discharge planning for assigned patients, or any outpatient, follow-up medical services as needed or assigned.

To be responsible for the maintenance of and adherence to accepted standards of care and treatment for such service or clinic.

To be responsible for conducting regularly scheduled service clinics with physician colleagues and members of other related services within the healthcare system to discuss and evaluate new admissions, problem cases and potential discharges or transfers on an individual basis.

To participate in and contribute to the making of decisions and/or recommendations relative to such patients such as: diagnosis, prognosis, care and treatment; physical, occupational, recreational or work therapy; hospital and/or grounds privileges, trial visits with family, community visits; or referrals to other medical, or surgical services within the healthcare system or an outside healthcare system, as required, for further disposition.

To administer and/or prescribe appropriate care and treatment involving difficult or complex cases. To make daily rounds, and to supervise and review the work of a staff of physicians and others engaged

in providing care and treatment to patients. To evaluate such patient care and treatment in terms of results obtained and, where necessary, to

recommend a new, supplementary or amended program of care and treatment. As required, to instruct staff physicians/psychiatrists and physicians in training (residents) through

lectures, demonstration clinics, staff conferences and on-the-job clinical experience as part of the medical educational program within the BHDDH/state healthcare system.

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To give lectures and conduct demonstrations for physicians, others engaged in patient care and treatment, physicians in training, student nurses and healthcare professional students involving care and treatment methods and techniques.

To maintain medical skills through participation in continuing education and maintenance of certification activities in their specialty/subspecialty. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques in the field of internal medicine/family medicine, a medical subspecialty of need to the healthcare system or subspecialty as determined by management, and the skill to apply such knowledge in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients; a thorough knowledge of the medications used in the care and treatment of patients; the ability to detect, analyze, evaluate and interpret symptoms of disorders/diseases and to administer and/or prescribe appropriate medications, care and treatment within their specialty field; the ability to handle the difficult or complex type cases of a medical service program; the ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of a staff of physicians and others engaged in patient care and treatment in a medical service program; the ability to instruct staff physicians, residents and students within the BHDDH/state healthcare system educational programs; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and associates, patients and family members, nurses and other healthcare professionals, other agencies and institutions, community organizations, and the public; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in the fields of internal medicine or family medicine. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must meet established requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and must maintain these requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration. At the time of appointment, must be Medical Board eligible or Board certified in primary field of residency training as described above. If Board eligible when hired, must become Board certified within three (3) years of employment. Once Board certified, must maintain competency through meeting ongoing maintenance of certification requirements for specialty or subspecialty as a condition of employment.

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TITLE OF GROUP OF CLASSES: PHYSICIAN ADMINISTRATOR (BHDDH) TITLE OF CLASSES IN GROUP

(GERIATRIC) Class Code: (GENERAL) Class Code: (PSYCHIATRIC) Class Code:

Pay Grade: 03A EO: A

CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To direct several of the medical or psychiatric services and/or clinics at the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) healthcare facilities/programs in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; or to direct all of the medical or psychiatric services at the Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH), Cranston Campus or at the Zambarano Memorial Hospital, Burrillville campus; to make daily rounds; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative and professional direction of either the Chief of Psychiatry or the Assistant Medical Program Director or Director of Medical Services, depending on the area of practice of the Physician Administrator, from whom assignments are received in broad outline with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement, or, works under the administrative direction of a hospital administrator with whom conferences are held relative to hospital policies and objectives; work is reviewed through individual supervision, conferences and/or reports for conformance to policies and objectives and/or adherence to accepted medical or psychiatric practice and techniques. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and exercises general supervision and review over a staff of physicians and others engaged in patient care and treatment.


To direct several of the medical or psychiatric services and/or clinics at the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) healthcare facilities/programs in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; or to direct all of the medical or psychiatric services at the Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH), Cranston Campus or at the Zambarano Memorial Hospital, Burrillville campus; to make daily rounds.

PSYCHIATRIC: To direct several of the psychiatric services and/or clinics within the BHDDH healthcare facility/program and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital; to provide direct clinical care to patients; to schedule and conduct various educational programs for staff physicians and residents in training in psychiatry, such as study programs, staff conferences and special demonstration clinics; to lecture on psychiatry and related sciences as well as on psychiatric practices, procedures and standards; or

GERIATRIC: To direct geriatric services at BHDDH healthcare facility/programs and/or at the Eleanor Slater Hospital; to provide direct clinical care to patients; to organize and coordinate the activities of the geriatric services staff in the care and treatment of patients with a wide variety of diseases of the aging; to review the work of all staff members and consultative staff members rendering medical care to geriatric patients at the facility; or

GENERAL: To be responsible for the provision of general medical services at a BHDDH healthcare facility/program and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital; to consult with and advise staff physicians engaged in the administration of various medical problems; to provide direct clinical care to patients; to conduct daily rounds; to examine patients, inmates or other

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residents; to administer and/or prescribe medical care and treatment; and to review the work of physicians, therapists, nurses and/or practical nurses and attendants.

To consult with individual staff physicians relative to the overall clinical activities and responsibilities and their assigned services and/or clinics, wards or programs.

To provide counsel and advice on difficult, complex or special problem cases involving diagnosis, care and treatment and to recommend, where necessary, appropriate care and treatment including medications and therapies.

To assist such physicians on any other problems concerning the administration of their assigned areas of responsibility. To direct and participate in educational/teaching with patients within an assigned service or program conducted by physicians whom they supervise. To provide leadership, consultant services and advice, and to review and/or make final decisions and/or recommendations involving diagnosis, prognosis, care and treatment, therapies, granting of privileges, trial visits or releases, or referrals to other service areas for further disposition. To direct and coordinate auxiliary services available to patients within the assigned services and/or clinics such as physical, occupational, recreational and/or work therapy programs, and social work services.

To assist with writing and/or modifying policies and procedures related to healthcare provided at the facility as required.

To promulgate and enforce rules and regulations to be followed by staff engaged in patient care and treatment.

To maintain medical/psychiatric skills through participation in continuing education and maintenance of certification activities in their specialty/subspecialty.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; a thorough knowledge of the medications used in the care and treatment of patients in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; the ability to detect, analyze, evaluate and interpret symptoms of diseases in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; to administer and/or prescribe appropriate preventive, corrective, ameliorative or reparative care and treatment procedures, methods and techniques; the ability to handle the most difficult or complex cases in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; the ability to consult with and advise subordinate staff members on difficult, complex or special problem cases and to recommend appropriate diagnostic procedures; the ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and exercise general supervision and review over a staff of physicians engaged in the administration of services in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group; the ability to schedule and conduct various educational programs and activities for professional staff members, including lecturing on subject matter, in the field of specialization indicated by the title within the group as well as on practices, procedures and standards relating to improved patient care and treatment the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and associates, patients, nurses and attendants and other institutional or hospital personnel, other agencies and institutions, community organizations and the public; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing; and

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Experience: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in the fields of internal medicine, psychiatry or family medicine.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must meet established requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and must maintain these requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration. At the time of appointment, must be Medical Board eligible or Board certified in primary field of residency training as described above. If Board eligible when hired, must become Board certified within three (3) years of employment. Once Board certified, must maintain competency through meeting ongoing maintenance of certification requirements for specialty or subspecialty as a condition of employment. Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: PRINCIPAL POLICY ASSOCIATE (PUC)


EO Code: CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To develop, implement, and ensure consistency with Public Utilities Commission policy; to assist the Commission with special projects and reporting duties, in particular projects and reports related to energy policy; to serve as the Commission’s representative in interagency and interjurisdictional matters related to policy and assigned work, with a focus on energy policy; to serve as the Commission’s representative in regional and federal matters related to policy and other assigned work; to support the Chairperson and Commissioners on related work, as necessary; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Chairperson with latitude to exercise judgement in work prioritization. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Directs Commission consultants and staff as necessary. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To develop, implement, and ensure consistency with Public Utilities Commission policy. To assist the Commission with special projects and reporting duties, in particular projects and reports

related to energy policy. To serve as the Commission’s representative in interagency and interjurisdictional matters related to

policy and assigned work, with a focus on energy policy. To serve as the Commission’s representative in regional and federal matters related to policy and other

assigned work. To support the Chairperson and Commissioners on related work, as necessary. To serve as a Commission staff in matters before the Commission as assigned, with a particular focus

on matters related to State and Commission policy and energy issues. To assist in the development of Rhode Island’s position on regional electricity policy. To attend meetings related to regional electricity policy on behalf of the PUC and the state of Rhode

Island, and to present the policy to in-state and regional stakeholders, including other states, ISO-New England, and New England Power Pool participants, among others.

To research and maintain a thorough understanding of regional and federal energy and regulatory matters, and other regulatory matters as necessary.

To report to and advise the Chairperson and Commissioners on developing policy issues, and draft the Commission’s input to these processes, consistent with state and Commission policy.

To serve as staff to Rhode Island’s participation in the New England State Commission of Electricity, the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, and other multi-jurisdictional groups.

To represent the Commission of electric grid modernization issues and coordinate the same with other jurisdictions.

To work with Commissioners, staff, and consultants to develop the Commission’s policy and actions on issues related to grid modernization and including development of written recommendations to the Commission, and to represent the Commission in meetings related to grid modernization.

To work with staff and consultants to manage projects, manage stakeholder engagement, and execute related actions.

To serve as Commission liaison to other state agencies working on related issues and participate in related interdepartmental projects. To support the Commission’s legislative liaison and assist in the drafting

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and review of legislative proposals as they relate to Commission expertise and policy. To oversee and coordinate the Commission’s administration of Rhode Island’s Renewable Energy

Standard (RES) by maintaining a thorough knowledge of renewable portfolio standard policies in Rhode Island and other jurisdictions and presenting information to the Commission and other stakeholders as necessary.

To engage and manage the Commission’s consultant for the Renewable Energy Standard, review filings regarding compliance with the RES and related regulations, and ensure compliance with the Commission’s RES regulations and orders.

To recommend to the Commission necessary actions to administer the RES and develop and advise the Commission on new policies to improve implementation of the RES.

To interact with stakeholders and respond to inquiries regarding compliance with the Commission’s RES rules and regulations and Commission orders.

To interact with NEPOOL-GIS and ISO-New England regarding implementation of the RES. To draft the Commission’s annual RES report to the Governor and General Assembly. To represent the Commission on special projects, including the Commission’s participation in

stakeholder processes such as technical studies, steering committees, and advisory committees. To interact with media, draft and issue press releases and statements, and generally support

Commission communications, as necessary. To perform other duties as necessary. To do related work as required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES: Knowledge of federal, regional, and state energy and regulatory policy issues; knowledge of Rhode Island utility regulation and energy policy; ability to investigate, research, and analyze highly technical material including, but no limited to, program design, utility tariffs, legislation, policy, economics, market systems, and energy systems; strong background in technical writing, report writing, and oral communications skills; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through graduation from a college of recognized standing and from an accredited law school or a Masters’ degree in economics, business, government, or physical sciences; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: at least three (3) years’ experience in an energy policy position with a federal or state office. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be a substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Class Created:

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CLASS TITLE: PSYCHIATRIST (BHDDH) Class Code: Pay Grade: 01A EO: B

CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for psychiatric services of a clinical program in the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH); to provide direct patient psychiatric care as assigned; to make daily rounds; to be responsible for the maintenance of standards of psychiatric care and treatment for such services of a clinical program; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Chief of Psychiatric Services from whom assignments are received, with wide latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; work is reviewed through conferences and/or reports for conformance to policies and objectives and/or adherence to accepted psychiatric practices and techniques. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As assigned, to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of a staff of physicians and others engaged in patient care and treatment.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To be responsible for psychiatric services of a clinical program in the Department of Behavioral

Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH).

To provide direct patient psychiatric care as assigned. To be responsible for the maintenance of standards of psychiatric care and treatment for such

services of a clinical program To be responsible for admission, assessment and diagnosis, acute or chronic treatment,

psychiatric (depending on the specialty and training of the doctor), geriatric and rehabilitation services, and discharge planning for assigned patients, or any outpatient, follow-up clinical services as needed or assigned.

To be responsible for the maintenance of and adherence to accepted standards of psychiatric care and treatment.

To be responsible for conducting regularly scheduled team meetings with physician/psychiatrist colleagues and members of other related services within the healthcare system to discuss and evaluate new admissions, problem cases and potential discharges or transfers on an individual basis and to participate in and contribute to the making of decisions and/or recommendations relative to such patients such as: diagnosis, prognosis, care and treatment, physical, occupational, recreational or work therapy, hospital and/or grounds privileges, trial visits with family, community visits, or referrals to other psychiatric, medical, or surgical services within the healthcare system or an outside healthcare system, as required, for further disposition.

To administer and/or prescribe appropriate clinical care and treatment involving difficult or complex cases. To make daily rounds and to supervise and review the work of psychiatrists and others engaged

in providing clinical care and treatment to patients. To evaluate such patient care and treatment in terms of results obtained and, where necessary,

to recommend a new, supplementary or amended program of care and treatment.

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As required, to instruct staff psychiatrists and physicians in training (residents) through lectures, demonstration clinics, staff conferences and on-the-job clinical experience as part of the medical educational program within the BHDDH/state healthcare system.

To give lectures and conduct demonstrations for psychiatrists, physicians in training, nurses, allied health professionals, and healthcare professionals and students involving psychiatric care and treatment methods and techniques.

To maintain medical or psychiatric skills through participation in continuing education and maintenance of certification activities in their specialty/subspecialty.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques in the field of general psychiatry or psychiatric subspecialty as determined by management, and the skill to apply such knowledge in the diagnosis, care and clinical treatment of patients; a thorough knowledge of the techniques of care and treatment of patients; the ability to detect, analyze, evaluate and interpret clinical symptoms of disorders and to administer and/or prescribe appropriate psychiatric care and treatment within their specialty field; the ability to handle the difficult or complex types of cases of a service or clinical program; the ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the medical specialist, and others engaged in patient care and treatment; the ability to instruct medical staff, residents and students within the BHDDH/state healthcare system educational programs; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers and associates, patients and family members, nurses and other healthcare professionals, other agencies and institutions, community organizations, and the public; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing supplemented by advanced study in in a field of psychiatry; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in the field of psychiatry.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: At the time of appointment, must meet established requirements of the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and must maintain these requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration. At the time of appointment, must be American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology eligible or Board certified in psychiatry. If Board eligible when hired, must become Board certified within three (3) years of employment. Once Board certified, must maintain competency through meeting ongoing maintenance of certification requirements for specialty or subspecialty as a condition of employment.

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CLASS TITLE: RADIOLOGIST (BHDDH) Class Code: Pay Grade: 01A EO: B

CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for supervising and participating in the work of a service/department engaged in providing radiological examinations to the patients upon requests from referring/attending physicians; to direct and oversee the operations of the radiology services/department; and to act as consultant to the other members of the medical staff in the utilization of radiological examinations and other imaging procedures; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the appointing authority or its designee, and receives professional direction from the Medical Program Director or its designee from whom assignments are broadly outlined regarding the operations of the service/department; works cooperatively with a designated hospital administrator with whom conferences are held relative to policies and objectives; work Is reviewed through conferences and reports for conformance to policies and objectives and adherence to accepted radiological practices and techniques. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and exercises general supervision and review of subordinate radiological technologists and other personnel, engaged in the administration of services related to radiological procedures.


To be responsible for directing, supervising and participating in the work of the radiology service/department in providing radiological examinations as requested.

To establish and effective working relationship with the medical staff, the administration and other departments or services.

To establish, develop or approve all policies and procedures for the service/department. To verify the qualifications and capabilities of all radiologic technical personnel. To develop comprehensive safety rules in cooperation with the hospital safety committee. To participate in medical staff activities as required. To monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of radiologic services provided

and take appropriate actions based findings. To advise the medical staff and administration as to equipment needs in the service/department. To contribute to the in-service education program for the radiologic technologists. To maintain a quality control program to minimize unnecessary duplication of radiographic

studies and to maximize the quality of diagnostic information available. To provide authenticated reports of all radiographic examinations performed. To make arrangements with approved radiology consultants for coverage when need arises.

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To supervise the maintenance of records related to quality control, radiation exposure of personnel, calibration of equipment and other records related to the operation of the service/department.

To maintain an index of unusual and interesting cases for educational purposes. To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of diagnostic radiology and other imaging modalities; a thorough knowledge of the modern principles, practices and techniques applied in radiological procedures in the diagnoses of patients, and skill in performance of these procedures, the ability to establish and maintain standards of performance for staff radiologic technologists consistent with sound and acceptable hospital practices, the ability to participate in most hospital medical staff activities as required; the ability to maintain harmonious and good working relationships with the administration as well as the rest of the hospital staff and personnel; the ability to act as consultant to the other members of the medical staff in relation to radiological examinations, procedures or other imaging services available to the patients; the ability to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of radiologic services provided and take appropriate actions based on findings; the ability to maintain a quality control program for the service/department; the ability to provide prompt and authenticated interpretations of all radiologic examinations performed; and the ability to perform related works as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a medical school of recognized standing supplemented by advanced study in the field of Diagnostic Radiology, and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: completion of an approved program of residency in Diagnostic Radiology and completion of a minimum of two (2) years post residency experience working as a Radiologist in a hospital setting. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, must be eligible to be fully licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health to practice medicine in Rhode Island, and is certified by, or is eligible for examination by, the American Board of Radiology.

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SECTION II CHANGE IN CONTENT AND PAY GRADE

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CLASSIFIED CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN

The proposed effective date is the start of the pay period immediately following the date of the Governor’s signature unless otherwise indicated

Title From

Pay Grade

To Pay Grade

Work Week

1. CHIEF CONSUMER AGENT (DPUC)

24A 28A 35.0 Standard

2. CONSUMER AGENT (DPUC)

18A 24A 35.0 Standard

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CLASS TITLE: CHIEF CONSUMER AGENT (DPUC)

Class Code: 02434700 Pay Grade: 28A EO: B

CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, coordinate and participate in the consumer affairs function within the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC); and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General procedures are outlined and policies formulated by a superior. Specific instructions are rarely received however, challenging problems are subject to consultation with a superior. Work is subject to, but does not always receive, supervisory review. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, directs and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in consumer protection, investigatory and related duties. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To plan, coordinate and participate in the consumer affairs function within the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC).

To coordinate, supervise and review the work of DPUC consumer agents. To be responsible for developing and administering agency programs related to consumer problems. To provide initial and ongoing training for consumer agents. To conduct informal and evidentiary hearings, and to research and compile statistics for

presentations at these hearings. To represent the DPUC at consumer-related meetings and various stakeholder group sessions. To prepare written annual reports as required and, on occasion, serve as a spokesperson for the

DPUC on consumer topics. To be responsible for the enforcement of orders, rules and regulations of the DPUC and the Public

Utilities Commission (PUC) regarding consumer affairs and rates of regulated utilities. To coordinate all incoming correspondence and take action as required. To coordinate outgoing correspondence of subordinates to consumers or regulated utilities. To explain applicable rates and rate structures for all regulated utilities to consumers. To act as the agency consumer and utilities contact. To negotiate and prepare consumer payment agreements. To answer public inquiries under utility regulation, laws and policies. To investigate and resolve, to the extent possible, complaints against regulated utilities companies. To do related work as required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations for consumer protection developed by the PUC and DPUC along with regulated utility safeguards for consumers; a thorough knowledge of rates and rate structures for all regulated utilities; a working knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and office management; the ability to develop payment schedules and negotiate them with utilities; the ability to ascertain facts by personal

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contract, observations and the examination of reports; the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations along with policies and procedures; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; including or supplemented by courses in business management; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsibility for the supervision of a staff engaged in customer/consumer service; or employment in customer/consumer service in a public utilities environment. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Class Created: March 28, 1999 Editorial Review: 3/15/2003 Class Revised:

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CLASS TITLE: CONSUMER AGENT (DPUC)

Class Code: 02434600

Pay Grade: 24A EO: F

CLASS DEFINITION:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To respond to consumer inquiries regarding utilities; to provide consumers with a prompt, accurate and professional response to all requests and inquiries; to prepare consumer payment agreements; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with clearly defined policies and procedures; work is subject to review upon completions. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.


To respond to consumer inquiries regarding utilities. To provide consumers with a prompt, accurate and professional response to all requests and inquiries. To prepare consumer payment agreements. To receive and respond to incoming correspondence by either telephone, letter or e-mail. To initiate telephone call backs, correspondence and follow-ups to answer customer inquiries

or requests for information concerning billing and general service/product questions. To receive and investigate complaints against municipal and public utilities companies

regarding shutdowns, billing, service problems, etc. To act as the agency consumer and utilities contact. To explain applicable rates for all regulated utilities to customers. To be responsible for the enforcement of orders, rules and regulations of the Division of Public

Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regarding consumer affairs and rates of electric, gas, water, telephone and cable utilities.

To answer inquiries of the public regarding their rights and duties under these requirements. To prepare consumer payment agreements. To plan, schedule, organize and conduct informal and formal evidentiary hearings in

accordance with the orders, rules and regulations of the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regarding consumer affairs and rates of electric, gas, water, telephone and cable utilities.

To ensure hearings are conducted in a fair and orderly manner. To analyze and evaluate pertinent case information and make evaluations and conclusions thereon. To prepare written reports, recommendations and findings concerning informal and formal

evidentiary hearings. To negotiate consumer payment agreements with utilities. To do related work as required.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the rules and regulations developed by the PUC and DPUC pertaining to consumer protection; a working knowledge of the applicable rates for all regulated utilities; the ability to prepare consumer payment agreements; the ability to communicate effectively; the ability to deal courteously with the public and resolve consumers’ concerns and or problems; the ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a senior high school; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving customer service techniques, strategies and approaches. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Class Created: March 28, 1999 Editorial Review: 3/15/2003 Class Revised:

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SECTION III CHANGE IN PAY GRADE AND WORK WEEK



Title From Pay

Grade To Pay Grade

From Work Week

To Work Week

1. MANAGER OF NURSING SERVICES

40A 42A 40.0 Standard Non-Standard

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CLASS TITLE: MANAGER OF NURSING SERVICES Class Code: 02884400

Pay Grade: 42A EO: A CLASS DEFINITION: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To plan, coordinate, direct, and review the activities of a staff engaged in providing general nursing services at one of three program divisions within the Eleanor Slater Hospital; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Executive Nurse – Eleanor Slater Hospital with wide latitude for exercising independent judgement in developing and implementing policy in the area of nursing standards; work is reviewed through conferences and reports for adherence to existing guidelines and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates the activities of a large nursing and attendant staff engaged in providing varied and complex general nursing services. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

To plan, coordinate, direct, and review the activities of a staff engaged in providing general

nursing services at the Eleanor Slater Hospital. To develop, implement, and maintain nursing service functions designed to meet the clinical,

rehabilitative, and psychogeriatric needs of patients. To develop, with staff participation, nursing service policy which focuses on the care of the

patient and ensures that each patient’s nursing care is planned, supervised, and evaluated by a professional nurse.

To establish and maintain an effective system of nursing records and reports. To participate in the assessment of community health care resources in order to provide

adequate continuity of care for patients discharged or referred to another health or nursing facility. To identify and make available to nursing service staff adequate educational opportunities to

improve and develop nursing skills; to encourage nursing staff to participate in the activities of professional organizations in order to broaden outlook and competence.

To recommend all classifications of nursing personnel for hiring, firing, promotions, and disciplinary actions.

To direct the implementation and review process of regulatory and accreditation standards. To conduct rounds of nursing units, wards, and programs. To participate in labor relations activities as required. To initiate and oversee serious incident investigation to ascertain appropriate administrative

/disciplinary response. To maintain current professional expertise. To do related work as required.


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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques involved in administering a multi-faceted program of general nursing services in a program division within a large hospital; a thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of nursing education and the ability to apply such knowledge in the overall planning, organization, direction, and coordination of nursing education programs within a hospital environment; a thorough knowledge of the organization and resources available; knowledge in the areas of labor relations, budgeting, and legislation which impacts upon nursing services; a complete knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation standards and the ability to effectively apply these standards to nursing service operations; the ability to plan, organize, and review the work of professional and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, and various public and private agencies and organizations; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited school of professional Nursing and possession of a Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration, Hospital Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field appropriate to the program division; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible administrative capacity involving the planning, coordination, and review of nursing services in a program division within a large hospital setting. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must meet nursing registration requirements as required by Rhode Island Law and regulations, and must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.

Class Created: February 1, 1998 Editorial Review: 3/15/2003 Class Revised:

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SECTION IV CHANGE IN WORK WEEK



Title From Work

Week To Work

Week 1. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

SERVICES & WARNING OFFICER TECHNICIAN Non-Standard 35.0 Standard

2. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RECOVERY SUPERVISOR

Non-Standard 35.0 Standard

3. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RADIOLOGICAL SUPERVISOR


4. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRAINING SUPERVISOR


5. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MITIGATION PLANNING SUPERVISOR


6. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANTS SUPERVISOR


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SECTION V CLASSIFICATIONS TO BE ABOLISHED

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CLASSIFIED CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN


Class Code Title

1. 02595300 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYS (CORR)

2. 02421200 BOOKKEEPING MACHINE OPERATOR

3. 02702200 COMPUTER PROGRAMMER

4. 02420402 DATA ENTRY UNIT SUPERVISOR (OIP)

5. 02705801 DEPUTY INFORMATION PROCESSING OFFICER (CENT COMP CNTR)

6. 02705802 DEPUTY INFORMATION PROCESSING OFFICER (PROG TECH SUPP)

7. 02702100 ELECTRONIC COMPUTER OPERATOR

8. 02796300 NETWORK TECHNICIAN SPECIALIST (OIP)

9. 02702500 PRINCIPAL COMPUTER OPERATOR

10. 02796500 PRINCIPAL NETWORK ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST (OIP)

11. 02420500 SENIOR DATA ENTRY OPERATOR (OIP)

12. 02423400 SUPERVISING WORD PROCESSING TYPIST

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13. 02705100 SYSTEMS ANALYST TRAINEE

14. 02429200 TABULATING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (REM. RAND)

15. 02430500 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

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