WIC PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR 22182

7/16/90 B

This is the second level class within the WIC Program Series. Positions in this class function in the central office overseeing the operation of the statewide vendor system for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. Positions in this class have responsibility for developing and implementing a plan to monitor the WIC program to assure compliance with federal and state regulations. It is distinguished from the WIC Program Representative by the latter's regional versus statewide program responsibility. It is distinguished from the WIC Program Supervisor which has responsibility for all aspects of the WIC Program.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty which involves statewide responsibility for analyzing agency reports and WIC drafts to determine if fraud or abuse has occurred; reviewing the vendor's history, draft redemption activities and complaint records for possible fraud or abuse; and for training staff regarding the procedural and legal aspects to detect possible fraudulent situations. Positions typically assign, schedule and evaluate the work of subordinate staff. This class consults with Assistant Attorney General and vendor counsel for administrative hearings with vendors regarding compliance with federal and state regulations.

Supervision Given: This class supervises Program Support Technicians and other clerical staff.

Supervision Received: Receives direction from the WIC Program Supervisor.

Scope: Work affects the operation of the WIC Program on a statewide basis.

Impact of Actions: Decisions and actions will have moderate impact on the agency in terms of time, money, services and public goodwill. Effective performance ensures that federal and state laws pertaining to that program are enforced and that the integrity of the statewide nutrition program is maintained.

Personal Contacts: Frequent external contacts with vendors, federal auditors, food stamp field office, and Commonwealth Attorneys to share information of vendor abuse, to advise vendors on correct procedures, to inquire on food prices, to answer questions on monitoring standards in Virginia, and to obtain information on hearing proceedings and legal guidance.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of investigative techniques, and administrative hearings procedures; WIC administrative procedures; and bookkeeping and automated information systems.

Skills: None identified for this class.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to perform investigations for compliance with federal and state laws; to analyze computer data indicating potential fraud or abuse; to make presentations at administrative hearings; and to interpret and apply written policies and regulations.

QUALIFICATION GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education and Training: Graduation from high school with additional course work in business, public administration or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Considerable experience in public administration, program monitoring and program management.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established as part of a classification review of the Public Health Nutrition series, effective July 16, 1990.