Directs the activities of divisional personnel through lower level managers and supervisors by determining overall division goals and objectives and by managing subordinate staff, including interviewing, hiring, providing training, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating the performance of immediate subordinates, and serving as performance evaluation reviewing official for lower level divisional employees. Provides technical assistance, guidance, and information to internal and external agency management and professional staff, executive staff, legislators, and others. Researches and interprets federal and state laws and agency policies and procedures, compiles information, and prepares reports and recommendations orally and in writing. Implements policies and procedures to comply with federal and state regulatory legislation applicable to section programs; assists in the preparation of and with the introduction of new legislation relative to assigned programs; ensures program and contractual compliance with all governing laws and agency policies and procedures. Oversees the development, revision, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures, budgets, contracts, and reallocation needs. Responsible for decisions and final recommendations which may result in the formulation of strategic plans; reviews existing programs to improve service delivery. Prepares various forms, correspondence, and reports as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.