Compliance Officer, Management

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction or supervision of programs related to the delivery of agency services on a statewide basis. This includes the supervision of professional level staff in providing a variety of services and assistance to eligible clients, responsibility for a work unit of a division or a single program area or function, assisting in directing a major multifunctional program or unit, or overall responsibility for major program activities involving the principle operations of the agency.

• Manages a major agency unit, section, division, or program or function; and supervises professional level staff in the completion of assigned functions and activities.
• Develops and recommends policies, rules, and regulations which pertain to the administration of assigned programs consistent with federal and state laws; participates in program analysis, including the analysis of problems and needed services.
• Directs studies of needs; reviews and analyzes information from studies and projects for immediate and long‑range program development; advises subordinate program staff and other interested groups of the proper interpretation and application of agency rules and policies.
• Reviews periodic staff reports, administrative audits, program activities and other information to evaluate program effectiveness and quality of service; develops controls to assure accountability for program operation, policy implementation and the maintenance of efficiency in various units.
• Develops and maintains sound personnel policies and practices.

Position is located at Oklahoma School for the Blind (OSB) in Muskogee. The Compliance Officer provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for the planning, development, and monitoring of compliance systems supporting special education programs and related services within the Oklahoma School for the Blind. This role ensures that the institution maintains full compliance with all federal and state mandates while supporting an instructional environment that promotes the academic and social‑emotional advancement of students with diverse learning needs.

Duties include monitoring and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; supporting the planning, development, and implementation of compliant special education programs; conducting internal audits and risk assessments; providing staff training on compliance and regulatory requirements; investigating complaints and reporting findings; and serving as liaison with regulatory agencies.

Education and experience required at this level consists of a master’s degree and four years of professional experience, or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education.

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to the administration of the principles, methods and practices of the program(s) being administered; of the organization, development and administration of the programs for which responsibility is assigned; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to plan, coordinate and evaluate the activities of multiple work units and divisions engaged in a broad range of functions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex administrative and personnel problems; and to direct the functions and activities of a program or division which is large in size and scope that provides state‑wide services.

Applicants must be willing to perform all job‑related travel. The role may require proficiency in American Sign Language and eligibility to sit for certification specific to the professional job duties such as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) examination.

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