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Public Manager Summer Edition

Posted in General on August 2nd, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

Dear ASPA Reader,

 

The Public Manager is pleased to present this year’s Summer e-dition. This issue of The Public Manager offers a diverse set of articles on Strategic Workplace Learning; the strategic role that training and development plays in otherwise exemplary collaborative fixes.  

In This Issue:  Strategic Workplace Learning
Strategic Workplace Learning This issue’s feature articles offer an illuminating array of public sector experiences in aligning training with priority outcomes.  First up, Irene Connelly details a transformational effort at the National Park Service that won The Graduate School’s 2010 Edwards Deming Award.  Next, Nancy Nee shares another successful
effort to significantly and measurably improve business analysis through integrated learning in the New York State Office of the State Comptroller.

The Changing Workplace
In our continuing coverage of the changing public sector workplace-people, budgets, technology, and more-Peter Levine gives us a heads-up on the timeliness of strengthening civic skills and, indirectly, our nation’s democracy.  Also, Thad Juszczak offers  a primer for budgeting federal labor costs.  Marnie Green peers into her crystal ball and ponders the government workplace environment of the future.  And Linda Kiltz offers new insights and highlights examples of service-learning through colleges and universities.

Managing the Change
Two articles offer ideas on what’s being done to manage change through thoughtful human capital endeavors. Pat Galagan finishes up her two-part recitation on bridging the skills gap, and Richard “Rick” Koonce writes about how leadership development in the federal government is getting a boost from executive coaching.  On the topic of performance management, Jonathan Breul weighs in with six strategies to improve government performance, and John Mullins explores “the performance imperative.”  Shifting to budget and financial management, David L. Baker revisits user fees in challenging fiscal times. Meanwhile, John Moore reminds us about what more can be done to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in the public sector.

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Call the Publisher at 703-683-7263 for more information.

Sincerely,

The Public Manager

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Your Invited to Hear ….

Posted in General on July 28th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

You’re Invited

to Hear…

Mr. Amos Guiora

Distinguished Law Professor and Terrorism Expert as he Visits the SIUE Campus

Monday, Aug. 30, 2010

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Meridian Ballroom at SIUE

The SIUE Community and all students from any university can attend for free with a valid I.D. All law enforcement, public safety and States Attorneys also can attend free of charge with a valid I.D

There will be a $10 fee for all others. Reservations for paying attendees may be made by contacting the SIUE Department of Public Administration & Policy Analysis; 618-650-3762.

Paid Parking is available for visitors in Lot B, also known as the Visitor’s Lot.

 

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Position Announcement

Posted in General on July 27th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

Tenured Associate Professor of Public Administration
The University of Texas at San Antonio

The Department of Public Administration at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applicants for a tenured Associate Professor in Public Administration position beginning Fall 2011 (pending budget approval).

Required qualifications:  a Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Urban Planning or a related discipline.  Candidates must have an established research agenda, strong publication records, and demonstrate excellence in research, teaching, and service.  Advanced Assistant Professors with publication, teaching, and service records compatible with a tenured position may be considered for an appointment at the Associate Professor level. 

Preferred qualifications:  candidates able to teach courses in public budgeting and finance, economics, program evaluation and research methods are especially encouraged to apply.  Policy areas of strategic interest to UTSA and the College of Public Policy include health, security, energy and environment, human and social development and sustainability.  Candidates whose substantive expertise is relevant to these areas are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:  research, teaching (graduate and undergraduate), and service.  Courses will be offered primarily at the UTSA Downtown Campus.  The department currently offers a NASPAA accredited Master of public Administration (MPA) degree, a certificate in Nonprofit Management, a collaborative master’s degree in Urban Planning with the College of Architecture, and a Bachelor in PUblic Administration (BPA) degree (to start in Fall 2011).  The department also provides American Humanics certification.

Applicants must submit:

  • A letter of application
  • Curriculum Vitae (including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references)
  • Two journal articles or other samples of research and writing
  • Teaching evaluations

Send application materials to:
          Faculty Search Committee Chair
          Department of Public Administration
         University of Texas at San Antonio
         501 W. Durango Blved.
         San Antonio, Texas 78207

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled.

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.  women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Applicatns who are selected for interviews must be able to show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United States by time of hire.

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ASPA Newsletter “The Bridge”

Posted in General on July 22nd, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

 

Please click on link to see the newsletter.

http://aspa.informz.net/aspa/archives/archive_870111.html

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JPART advance access articles

Posted in General on July 19th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

Dear PMRA Members,

Greetings. Please see the JPART advance access articles listed below. To access the electronic versions of each article please view the contents at:
http://jpart.oxfordjournals.org/papbyrecent.dtl

JPART Advance Access 
Book Review

Randall S. Davis
The ABCs of Public Service Motivation: Altruism, Behavior, and
Compensation
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 
Articles

Gjalt de Graaf
The Loyalties of Top Public Administrators
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Kyu-Nahm Jun and Christopher Weare
Institutional Motivations in the Adoption of Innovations: The Case of
E-Government
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Stephen Greasley and Peter John
Does Stronger Political Leadership Have a Performance Payoff? Citizen
Satisfaction in the Reform of Subcentral Governments in England
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
Yoon Jik Cho and Evan J. Ringquist
Managerial Trustworthiness and Organizational Outcomes
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Julie Rayner, Helen M. Williams, Alan Lawton, and Christopher W.
Allinson
Public Service Ethos: Developing a Generic Measure
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access

Torsten O. Salge
A Behavioral Model of Innovative Search: Evidence from Public Hospital
Services
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Forrest V. Morgeson III, David VanAmburg, and Sunil Mithas
Misplaced Trust? Exploring the Structure of the E-Government-Citizen
Trust Relationship
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Andrew Stark
The Distinction between Public, Nonprofit, and For-Profit: Revisiting
the “Core Legal” Approach
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Eungkyoon Lee
Information, Interest Intermediaries, and Regulatory Compliance
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Stephanie Moulton and Barry Bozeman
The Publicness of Policy Environments: An Evaluation of Subprime
Mortgage Lending
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Donald P. Moynihan and Sanjay K. Pandey
The Big Question for Performance Management: Why Do Managers Use
Performance Information?
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Stephanie Moulton and Mary K. Feeney
Public Service in the Private Sector: Private Loan Originator
Participation in a Public Mortgage Program
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Evelyn Z. Brodkin and Malay Majmundar
Administrative Exclusion: Organizations and the Hidden Costs of Welfare
Claiming
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

David W. Pitts, Alisa K. Hicklin, Daniel P. Hawes, and Erin Melton
What Drives the Implementation of Diversity Management Programs?
Evidence from Public Organizations
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Toon Kerkhoff
Organizational Reform and Changing Ethics in Public Administration: A
Case Study on 18th Century Dutch Tax Collecting
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Gregory B. Lewis and David W. Pitts
Representation of Lesbians and Gay Men in Federal, State, and Local
Bureaucracies
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Mary K. Feeney and Hal G. Rainey
Personnel Flexibility and Red Tape in Public and Nonprofit
Organizations: Distinctions Due to Institutional and Political
Accountability
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

Zachary W. Oberfield
Rule Following and Discretion at Government’s Frontlines: Continuity and
Change during Organization Socialization
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access

Megan Mullin and Dorothy M. Daley
Working with the State: Exploring Interagency Collaboration within a
Federalist System
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access
 

John Clayton Thomas, Theodore H. Poister, and Nevbahar Ertas
Customer, Partner, Principal: Local Government Perspectives on State
Agency Performance in Georgia
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory Advance Access

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Position Opening

Posted in General on June 22nd, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

Executive Director

Shaw Neighborhood Housing Corp.

The Shaw Neighborhood Housing Corporation is a not-for-profit, organization serving the historic Shaw Neighborhood. The purpose of the SNHC is to promote the improvement of housing and property values while maintaining economic and racial diversity in Shaw. The SNHC strives to be a resource for neighborhood residents, developers and business owners. The executive director exercises supervision, direction and control of the business of the Corporation.  The position requires at least three years related experience and a working knowledge of the operation of city agencies involved in housing. Proven grantwriting experience is also essential. Request a full job description via e-mail to director@shawhousing.org

Desired start date is before September 1, 2010. This position may be part-time. Salary is commensurate with experience. Submit all inquiries via e-mail to:

director@shawhousing.org

EOE

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Various Job Openings

Posted in General on June 21st, 2010 by DBurghoff – Comments Off

1. NYU Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, Director of Policy and Communications.

The Furman Center invites applications for a Policy and Communications Director. The Policy and Communications Director is responsible for communicating the center’s work to policymakers, the public and the media and for informing the center’s research by outreach to differing stakeholders, viewpoints and needs. We are looking for candidates who have outstanding writing skills; in-depth knowledge of housing, community development and land use policy issues, particularly in New York City; communications or external affairs experience; supervisory and management skills; and experience with academic research and quantitative methods. The Policy and Communications Director is an integral part of the Furman Center’s management team, and will work closely with faculty, staff, fellows and students to help the Center meet its mission by both informing and translating its research and policy analysis. For the full job description, go to http://furmancenter.org/about/jobs/.

2. President, Next American City (Philadelphia, PA).

Next American City is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities. Through a quarterly magazine, daily website, and national events, Next American City is building an urban advocacy movement that enlightens, inspires and networks the next generation of advocates to create real change in their communities. After two years of marked growth, Next American City is positioned as one of the leading sources of commentary on cities and the premiere network for emerging urban leaders. At this pivotal moment, the organization is seeking an experienced and passionate leader who will serve as the organization’s public face and direct the organization’s fundraising and programming. The ideal candidate will have experience running a nonprofit organization, managing a staff, acquiring funding from foundations and individual donors, and liaising with a board of directors. As Next American City is principally a media organization, the President will also oversee the editorial direction of NAC products and events and should have experience working with art directors, writers, and event organizers.

President

Next American City is a national nonprofit organization with the mission of promoting

socially, economically and environmentally sustainable cities. Through a quarterly

magazine, daily website, and national events, Next American City is building an urban

advocacy movement that enlightens, inspires and networks the next generation of

advocates to create real change in their communities.

After two years of marked growth, Next American City is positioned as one of the

leading sources of commentary on cities and the premiere network for emerging urban

leaders. At this pivotal moment, the organization is seeking an experienced and

passionate leader who will serve as the organization’s public face and direct the

organization’s fundraising and programming. The ideal candidate will have experience

running a nonprofit organization, managing a staff, acquiring funding from foundations

and individual donors, and liaising with a board of directors. As Next American City is

principally a media organization, the President will also oversee the editorial direction of

NAC products and events and should have experience working with art directors, writers,

and event organizers.

Responsibilities:

— Supervise a small staff, engaging contractors and freelancers as needed

— Work with existing philanthropic partners and engage new foundations in Next

American City’s work

— Develop the content for two annual national conferences and oversee events

— Manage relationships with national organizations, local partners, and government

entities to further the recognition of Next American City’s work and grow its subscription

base

— Liaise with the board of directors, helping to grow a 10-person board to 15 people in

the next 18 months

— Develop Next American City’s individual fundraising campaign, with a range of

donors

— Work with staff and local partners on monthly events in different cities, participating

in the content creation

— Oversee the Deputy Editor’s production of a quarterly magazine and daily website

— Determine the budget for the organization

— Oversee all HR-related issues

Benefits include paid vacation, health and dental insurance. Philadelphia-based position

with some travel necessary. Salary commensurate with experience.

3. Director of Civic Engagement, New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (NYLCVEF)

The Director of Civic Engagement will develop and execute voter education and engagement programming to increase the civic participation of New Yorkers around environmental issues. Reporting directly to the President, s/he will create, manage and evaluate civic and environmental education initiatives designed to mobilize voters, including nonpartisan political advocacy; policy forums; leadership training; candidate debates; government accountability reports; legislative guides; polling; Web content (nylcvef.org) and e-advocacy.

The Director is responsible for coordinating foundation and corporate giving to support these programs, including prospecting, soliciting and cultivating institutional supporters. S/he will represent NYLCVEF at donor meetings and public events, and will play an active role with the Board of Directors.

A strong emphasis is placed on internal collaboration as well as external partnerships. The Director of Civic Engagement must build and maintain relationships with key partners, including community groups; local, statewide and national environmental and civic action not-for-profits; higher education institutions; foundations; and corporate supporters.

The responsibilities of the Director of Civic Engagement present an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in a culture that is entrepreneurial and collaborative, mission-driven and results oriented.

Send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@nylcv.org

4. Risk Officer, The Calvert Foundation

Calvert Foundation seeks a Risk Officer to join its portfolio risk management team within the larger Lending & Advisory Services Department. The Risk Officer will be responsible for the general risk management of the U.S. based portfolio, including providing support, direction, credit information, and loan policies and procedures to ensure the overall quality of Calvert Foundation’s portfolio. The Risk Officer will also underwrite loans and equity investments in a variety of sectors with minimal supervision. The Risk Officer will supervise Portfolio Associates on the Risk Management team.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should forward a resume and cover letter to jobs@calvertfoundation.org with Risk Officer – Risk Management in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Please see this and other job opportunities at the Calvert Foundation posted here: http://www.calvertfoundation.org/about/careers#riskofficer

5. Deputy Director of Manhattan Outreach Consortium, Goddard Riverside Community Center (New York)

Position: Director of Quality Assurance for the Manhattan Outreach Consortium

Description: The Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) is an innovative street outreach and housing placement program for people who are chronically homeless and living on the streets of Manhattan. MOC, led by Goddard Riverside Community Center, is a consortium of six non-profit agencies, and collectively represents over 150 years of successful experience serving people experiencing homelessness. Since we began in September 2007, we have placed over 950 people off the streets and into housing. Key to our success is operating the program within a performance oriented environment. We are constantly setting goals, measuring outcomes, and analyzing data – all in order to provide the best, most efficient, and most effective services to our clients.

Agency: Goddard Riverside Community Center

Position: Director of Quality Assurance for the Manhattan Outreach Consortium

Description: The Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) is an innovative street outreach and housing placement program for people who are chronically homeless and living on the streets of Manhattan. MOC, led by Goddard Riverside Community Center, is a consortium of six non-profit agencies, and collectively represents over 150 years of successful experience serving people experiencing homelessness. Since we began in September 2007, we have placed over 950 people off the streets and into housing. Key to our success is operating the program within a performance oriented environment. We are constantly setting goals, measuring outcomes, and analyzing data – all in order to provide the best, most efficient, and most effective services to our clients.

The Director of Quality Assurance reports to the MOC Director and is responsible for:

· Performance monitoring and analysis

· Program monitoring and evaluation

· Statistical analysis

· Database administration, monitoring, and management

· HPRP administration and oversight

· Performance budget monitoring

· Policy formulation, review, and interpretation

· Incident review/monitoring

· Participation in internal and external committees

· Liaise with the Department of Homeless Services

· Overall operation of the Manhattan Outreach Consortium in the absence of the MOC Director

Requirements:

· Masters Degree in Social Work, Public Administration, or related field

· 3-4 years experience as Program Director, Manager, or Quality Assurance related position in a social service environment

· Demonstrated experience as a team player

· Must have strong computer skills

· Must be a strong advocate of compliance and dedicated to leading people and programs

How to Apply:

Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Kristen Edwards, MOC Director, kedwards@goddard.org.

6. Center for Court Innovation (Newark Community Court)

see website:

Newark Alt Sanc Job Description

Newark CC Clinical Coordinator Job Description

Nonprofit Job Listing Resources

www.idealist.org

www.careersforgood.org

www.leadersforcommunities.org

www.anhd.org

www.citylimits.org

Please note: Listings are abridged. Contact employer for full information.

Sarah Gerecke

Executive Director

Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy

New York University

(212) 992-8115

http://furmancenter.org

sarah.gerecke@nyu.edu

110 West 3rd Street, Room 212A

New York, NY 10012

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Instructor/Assistant Professor position opening

Posted in General on June 21st, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

Instructor/Assistant Professor
Department of Public Policy

 The Department of Public Policy (DPP) at the University of Connecticut seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. DPP is home to a NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program (MPA). The Department of Public Policy is located on the University of Connecticut’s Greater Hartford campus in West Hartford, Connecticut. The University of Connecticut is a premier research institution–designated as a Research University/Very High research activity by the Carnegie Foundation.

The successful candidate’s primary teaching assignment will be to offer core and elective classes in the MPA program. We are particularly interested in applicants who are comfortable teaching microeconomics, policy analysis, and program evaluation to MPA students. The successful candidate will be expected to carry on a program of high quality research and publication in the best journals in their field. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach undergraduate classes on the main campus in Storrs, CT or the Greater Hartford campus.

Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, sociology, or related field. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. prior to start date to be considered for the Assistant Professor level. Applicants with advanced ABD’s will be considered at the Instructor level until their Ph.D. requirements are completed. We seek an individual with a demonstrated record of, or potential for, scholarly excellence based on rigorous social science research methods. Current Assistant Professors are encouraged to apply.

Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated teaching excellence, superior communication skills, and are comfortable with a wide array of analytical methods. Candidates who will be able to enhance DPP’s nationally ranked strength area in Public Finance and Budgeting are preferred as are those who contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salaries are very competitive based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should submit a letter describing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and the names of at least three references (with email, phone number and mailing address). Please send all application materials, preferably as a single PDF file, to:

Department of Public Policy Faculty Search
Attn: Mark Robbins, Search Committee Chair
University of Connecticut
1800 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
Email: mark.robbins@uconn.edu

Please direct inquiries to the search committee chair at the address above. Further information about the Department of Public Policy can be found at www.dpp.uconn.edu. (Search # 2010427)

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer. In keeping with our commitment to build a culturally diverse community, the University of Connecticut invites applications from women, people with disabilities, and members of minority groups.

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AVP candidate talk, foreign policy/national security policy, June 21, 1:30 pm

Posted in General on June 16th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

Toward a Third Generational Model: Rethinking Governmental Politics and Foreign Policy Analysis
 
Presentation by
 
Christopher M. Jones, Ph.D.
 
Monday, June 21, 2010, 1:30 pm
McGannon Hall, Room 144
 
 
Light refreshments will be served

  
Christopher M. Jones (PhD, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University) is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Northern Illinois University.  With Eugene Wittkopf, he has written American Foreign Policy: Pattern and Process and edited  The Future of American Foreign Policy.  His articles have appeared in a number of journals, including American Diplomacy, The Journal of Political and Military  Sociology,  and International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence.  In addition, he has contributed to a number of edited volumes on foreign policy  and security studies.

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Byran Jackson Dissertation In Ethnic and Racial Politics Reasearch Support Award

Posted in General on June 7th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments Off

The Byran Jackson Dissertation In Ethnic and Racial Politics Research Support Award is given each year to a graduate student studying racial and ethnic politics in an urban setting.

The award provides $500 in support of dissertation research for a graduate student whose dissertation proposal has been approved.  Do you have a student whose work fits the profile of the award and is worthy of support? If so, please nominate him or her by sending a copy of the approved dissertation proposal to the committee members at the following email addresses by June 10, 2010.  Please encourage colleagues at other institutions to nominate students as well.
 
Award Committee Chair:
Yvette Alex Assensoh, Indiana University-Bloomington; yalex@indiana.edu
Committtee Members:
Peter Burns, Loyola University, New Orleans; pburns@loyno.edu
Paru Shah, Macalester College; shahp@macalester.edu

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