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Job Description
Title: Chief of Staff
State Role Title:Gen Admin Supv II/Coord II
Hiring Range: $80000 - $85000 (Commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Social Services
Location:DSS HOME OFFICE
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
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 Chief of Staff!
The Chief of Staff reports to the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services and serves as a key operations lead supporting executive decision-making intradepartmental coordination and high-level communication with internal leaders and external stakeholders. The Chief of Staff collaborates with other agency leaders to design and implement priorities and initiatives for the Commissioner and manages administration and interagency communication. This position supports the implementation of agency policies and priorities by assisting with policy research and analysis charting progress of agency priorities and major initiatives to ensure timely completion providing project management support and preparing communication and presentation materials.
The Chief of Staff exercises initiative and independent judgment in managing the flow and exchange of information interactions and actions and initiatives of the Commissioners Office. This position handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion manages the facilitation of crisis moments issues and events manages and coordinates meeting agendas and serves as a key liaison between the Commissioner internal leadership state officials and external constituent stakeholders.
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
Progressively responsible professional experience in executive-level support administration operations or project management.
Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating communications across teams and working closely with senior leaders.
Demonstrated experience in project management or program coordination including tracking timelines deliverables and outcomes.
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including senior leaders and officials from state local and federal agencies.
Strong organizational planning and time-management skills.
Strong research analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision and to exercise sound judgment in the absence of direction.
Ability to maintain a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information and to handle matters of a difficult and sensitive nature with tact discretion and judgment.
Additional Considerations
Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Commonwealth of Virginias state government including the functions of executive branch agencies and interagency coordination.
Experience conducting policy research and analysis.
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.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework opportunities; availability hours and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealths Teleworking policy on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource Division
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 .
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
