Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Local Engagement

Title: Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Local Engagement 

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Up to $198,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas, and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning, and cultivating environments of trust, respect, and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

The Virginia Department of Social Services has an exciting opportunity to join our team as the new Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Local Engagement!!

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Local Engagement reports to the Principal Deputy Commissioner and participates as a member of the Leadership Team to fulfill division and agency objectives as established by the Commissioner, Principal Deputy Commissioner, and the Executive Team. The Assistant Deputy Commissioner is accountable for the direction, management, and administration of the local department of social services engagement teams which include Local Engagement and Support, Local Training and Development, Office of Continuous Quality Improvement, and the Office of Trauma and Resilience Policy. This position oversees multiple divisions responsible for ensuring that numerous federal and state regulations, procedures, and policies are accurately administered by local departments of social services.

The Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Local Engagement is responsible for the strategic direction, operational leadership, and administrative oversight of these divisions. This position is responsible for ensuring agency programs meet benchmarks and mandated performance outcomes set by federal and state programs along with Department goals. This position serves as a key advisor to the Principal Deputy Commissioner and acts for the Principal Deputy Commissioner or Commissioner within delegated authorities. This position is responsible for working closely with other Assistant Deputy Commissioners in the alignment of core programs in the Department.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short- and Long-Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience in human services, social services administration, or related community or public-sector operations.
• Extensive experience in the administration or management of macro-level human services programs.
• Considerable leadership experience in leading change management initiatives and driving results, strategic planning, supervising staff and managing cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience in fiscal management, resource development and maintenance, and program planning.
• Considerable experience working with regulatory requirements governing human services programs and ensuring operational and performance compliance.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

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The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests form pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3114, as a condition of employment. The filing must be completed on or before the first day of employment and annually thereafter on or before February 1. The selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within 2-months of becoming a state filer and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years commencing on the first odd-numbered year thereafter. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls