Public Service Executive Series

The primary focus of the Public Service Executive series is to direct and control the work of an agency, or major agency subdivision, and to formulate state-wide policy. The executive establishes agency objectives and strategies, ensures that goals, objectives and strategies are met, and allocates the resources and budgets necessary for operation of multiple agency programs and activities. The executive is a member of the agency’s senior leadership staff and/or state management staff and generally is an appointed position. This series differs from Public Service Managers in that the executive is a visionary whom directs and exercises authority of the work man agency rather than managing or implementing programs or policies. Supervision is exercised over a variety of personnel and work is performed under general direction.

PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE I

This executive classification exercises authority and control over the resources necessary to operate and maintain multiple agency programs and activities having moderate scope and authority. Responsibilities include providing leadership and establishing policy, developing and/or approving operational procedures, and setting program goals and objectives within agency or regulatory guidelines. Work involves applying policies and guidelines, assigning and evaluating the quality of work, and managing the resources and budgets necessary for operations.

PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE II

This executive classification exercises authority and control over the resources necessary to direct a variety of related statewide programs or major operational units having large scope and authority. Responsibilities include providing leadership and strategic planning for the agency. Work involves establishing goals and objectives, managing the resources to meet those goals, and setting the priorities necessary to ensure programs meet the overall mission of the agency. Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, evaluating the effectiveness of programs, and setting policy that defines operations.

PUBLIC SERVICE EXECUTIVE III

This executive classification exercises authority and control over the resources necessary to operate and maintain highly diversified statewide agency programs having extensive scope and authority. Responsibilities include providing leadership and strategic planning for the agency. Work involves ensuring that goals and objectives are set and met, and includes accountability for securing and allocating financial and operational resources to accomplish the agency’s mission Responsibilities include establishing administrative priorities, evaluating the effectiveness of program administration, and setting broad policies that impact agency operations. The Public Service Executive III is considered a member of the Commissioner’s management staff, and work is often executed in consultation with representatives from other agencies, the legislature, and the Governor’s Office.