Deputy Commissioner #00002

Title: Deputy Commissioner #00002

State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $155000 - $205000 annually

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location:VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an executive leader with extensive public service administrative and operational experience to serve as Deputy Commissioner. The Deputy Commissioner is the Chief Operating Officer of the Agency driving the agencys operational excellence accuracy compliance and fiscal sustainability while providing leadership and management aligned with the mission and strategic plan of the agency.

The position provides managerial direction for the Divisions of Animal and Food Industry Services; Consumer Protection; Marketing and Development; Commodity Services; and the Offices of Administrative and Financial Services; and Policy Planning and Research. The Deputy Commissioner is a strategic partner to executive leadership serving as a primary advisor to the Commissioner and working closely with Human Resources and Communications.

The Deputy Commissioner will be responsible for operational and financial stewardship serving as a strategic liaison with both central agencies and other operational agencies.; coordinate and lead operational activities with division leaders and program managers; be responsible for coordinating legislative and policy activities of the agency; assist with compliance needs of the agency; ensure agency goals and objectives are achieved and that all department and state policies are adhered to; and represent the Commissioner and agency with external stakeholder groups elected officials and other state and federal the absence of the Commissioner the Deputy Commissioner serves as the primary point of contact for the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry and the Governors Office. Once onboarded this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealths telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures. Demonstrated senior-level agency or organizational experience managing agency operational and administrative functions including fiscal management program operations budget legislative processes and regulatory responsibilities. Experience providing feedback at strategic and operational levels; experience with human resources management to include direct experience handling HR matters within mandated policy; experience in policy development and compliance within state and agency policies and protocols; experience in analysis decision making and strategic planning; and experience with process improvement including risk mitigation or addressing audit findings from an internal or external auditing body.

Exceptional oral and written communication skills including demonstrated ability to interact effectively with agency employees industry special interest groups and government officials; to plan direct implement and monitor diverse programs and priorities; to oversee and direct the work of executive-level managers and professional staff; to interpret complex rules and regulations; and to analyze problems and develop logical conclusions.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large-scale assignments simultaneously; guide an agency head or chief executive; support agency programs initiatives and objectives; interpret complex laws regulations and policies for the public and/or internal senior management; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders populations organizations and agencies. Proven executive-level leadership management and supervisory experience in a complex government organization. H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge skills and abilities to include the knowledge of Virginias agriculture industry public administration business administration or related fields. Thorough experience with Virginias state government operations and legislative process; and/or marketing animal or plant protection or regulatory programs also preferred.

Special Instructions

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

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9 instructions and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement please contact

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

In accordance with the Code of Virginia incumbents of this position are required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests form upon hire and annually thereafter.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

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.