Deputy Commissioner for Operations/Chief Operating Officer

Deputy Commissioner for Operations / Chief Operating Officer

Job no : 5045783

Work type : Full-Time (Salaried)

Location : Chesterfield, Virginia, Henrico, Virginia, Richmond (City), Virginia

Categories : Administrative Services

Title : Deputy Commissioner for Operations / Chief Operating Officer

State Role Title : General Admin. Manager IV-19226

Hiring Range : $145,000 - $165,000

Pay Band : 8

Agency : Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location : DWDA Central Office - Henrico

Agency Website : jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type : General Public - G

Job Duties

Come join our team at the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (DWDA)! In 2023, bipartisan legislation consolidated a dozen workforce development programs and data systems from various existing Commonwealth of Virginia agencies to create the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (DWDA), known as Virginia Works. On July 1, 2024, Virginia Works stood up as an independent agency dedicated to creating, sustaining, and retaining a highly skilled workforce, and committed to making sure Virginia Works for everyone.

Serves as a senior member of Virginia Works' executive team, directly oversees the work of the Director of Service Delivery and Director of Program and Grants Management and their teams, and serves as primary agency point of contact for Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, General Services and Internal Audit shared services support provided by the VEC. Ensures financial and organizational health of agency operations and progress towards acchieveng the agency's fiscal, buiness and personnel goals. Coordinates the work of Virginia Works' monitoring teams in partnership with the Commissioner. Ensures the overall operational integrity of programs and services delivered by Virginia Works is compliant with applicable laws and regulations; a continually coordinated, responsive, and collaborative relationship between Virginia Works' service delivery and program management teams; the comprehensive execution and delivery of workforce development services programs; and the completion of accurate and timely grant administration and reporting activities with support from the shared services (Finance) team. Coordinates with Chief Deputy Commissioner to implement policy and strategy goals in service delivery. Serves as liaison to the OAG, DPB, SOL's Office, other state and federal agencies, partners, etc., on behalf of the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

Comprehensive knowledge of workforce development services and administrative program (HR / finance / budget / grants / facilities / procurement) procedures, regulations, and policies; strategic planning, QA and resource allocation techniques; legislative processes and bill tracking; compliance and monitoring issues; and service delivery models.

Strong leadership, executive management, decision making, oral and written communication, project management, computer, facilitation and long-term planning skills.

Demonstrative ability to cultivate positive stakeholder engagement; manage a successful team and complex operations; lead change initiatives and promote continuous improvement strategies; ensure compliance with federal and state requirements; make formal presentations; maintain resilience in the face of change, uncertainty, and challenges; make sound decisions and meet goals and objectives; and develop, interpret, and / or implement policies and procedures.

Education, experience, and / or training in business / public administration, accounting, risk management, or a related field; extensive management experience related to administrative and workforce development services programs; must complete mandatory training and forms related to Statement of Economic Interests.

Additional Considerations

Related certifications such as SHRM, VCO, VCA, CPA and / or Certified Workforce Development Professional; experience working in a shared services environment, receiving administrative support from another agency; extensive experience working in upper-level management over diverse personnel and resources, large fiscal operations and complex administrative functions; manaing complex workforce development services programs; leading process improvement efforts; overseeing contracts; and working with state and federal programs and legislative processes.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the Virginia Works is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.

Virginia Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and rsums will not be accepted.

Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. Virginia Works does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.

Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and / or resume). You must ensure your application / resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.

Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The Virginia Works does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.

NOTICE : Virginia Works will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name : Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone : For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone.

Email : Careers@vec.virginia.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised : 19 Feb 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close : 04 Mar 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Salary : $145,000 - $165,000