Deputy/Chief 6

Initial Posting Date: 04/05/2024 Application Deadline: 05/06/2024 Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs Salary Range: $10,465 - $16,210 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Deputy/Chief 6-Deputy Director Job Description: The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) is a State of Oregon agency with a mission to serve and honor veterans through leadership, advocacy and strong partnerships. The Department is entrusted to assist veterans, their dependents, and surviving family members in obtaining their earned Federal, State, and local benefits. At the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs, we value a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We stand by our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization, and recognize and celebrate our unique backgrounds and diverse experiences. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ community members. The strength of our agency lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at ODVA. The Department currently has an opening for one permanent full-time Deputy Chief 6- Deputy Director within the Administration section of ODVA in Salem, Oregon. A member of the Executive Team, the Deputy Director is a strong, experienced leader who possesses compassion, the ability to empower others, and is driven by the program's mission. The Deputy Director position has shared strategic and operational responsibility for planning, developing, implementing, and supervising all activities and programs within ODVA. Serving Oregon's veterans drives and inspires us. Join our team of passionate and dedicated people working to serve and honor veterans through strong leadership, advocacy, and partnerships. Remote Work: This position will maintain a combination of onsite and remote work or hybrid work schedule. Remote work is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state's Work Reimagined website for more information. As the Deputy Director, you will For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: No less than: Eight years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation and d) budget preparation. A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills may be substituted for three years of required experience. REQUESTED SKILLS: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the requested skills below to determine whom to interview. Honorably discharged veteran as defined in ORS 408.225. 3 years of executive management experience managing management level employees. Proven executive leader driving development, implementation, and integration of best practices, and resource allocation focused on engaging, inspiring, and uplifting diverse people, businesses and community. Successful interpersonal leadership and management skills, including a management style that encourages open communication, participation, and trust and management development. Experience developing and promoting stakeholder partnership and engagement. 3-5 years of work experience focusing on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) program development and implementation. Responsible for the leadership and management of a $300+M budget. HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, please follow the "Apply" link above and complete the online application. In addition, please provide a resume and cover letter demonstrating the above minimum qualifications, requested skills, and experience that represents your suitability for the position. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, the person in this position must: Due to the fiduciary responsibilities the employee must successfully pass a credit check revealing no history of bankruptcy filing. Successfully pass a criminal history background check and fingerprint based criminal history background check through the Oregon (LEDS) and (NCIC) systems and driving record check through the DMV system. MORE DETAILS: What's in it for you? The opportunity to work with and learn from a great team that has a passion for serving veterans. We offer medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year. Relocation assistance may be paid in some cases. Please contact Human Resources for further information. Veterans Preference: The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs provides veterans' preference in employment to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go to the State website: Questions? For questions about this recruitment contact Elissa Johnson at . The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Assistance will be provided in the recruitment, application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance. Please call as early as possible regarding any assistance you may require. HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Learn more about ODVA Understanding the State Application Process Help & Support webpage Learn more about Oregon