Job Description

The Deputy Executive Director is responsible to the Executive Director and performs highly advanced policy administration and managerial work, working closely with the Executive Director on the day-to-day operations of the agency and provides guidance and direction as it relates to the agency’s regulatory activities and priorities. Work involves overseeing the agency’s Enforcement, Field Inspections and Compliance Divisions while providing top-level leadership to carry out the statutory mandates of the agency.  The Deputy Executive Director assists in the development of the agency’s strategic plan and implements legislation affecting the agency.  The Deputy Executive Director also develops policies and procedures regarding the agency’s statutory responsibilities and represents the agency in and before a variety of public forums including open meetings and legislative hearings.  Plans, assigns and supervises the work of others.  Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for exercising independent judgment and with broad discretionary power and authority to maintain agency operations and accomplish the agency’s mission.

Minimum Requirements

Seven (7) years progressively responsible executive-level management experience, as well as experience in policy administration, public communications, the practice and principles of organizational planning, budget preparation and strategic planning required. Prior experience with a state regulatory agency preferred. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required. Graduate of the Governor’s Executive Development Program (GEDP), Transformative Leadership Program (TLP), Executive Leadership for Information Technology Excellence (ELITE) or other Governor’s Center for Management Development course and/or program preferred. Must possess a valid class C driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record from the Department of Public Safety.