Chief of Staff (Deputy Director)

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The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education regulation and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program the Recreational Marijuana Program and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration Financial Services and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

Whats in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety
• Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year personal days sick time vacation accruals and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs
• Advancement and learning opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• A workplace that fosters fairness equity and inclusion where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

About this opportunity:

• This position is based at our Milwaukie OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland OR by approximately mid-2027.
• After an initial training period this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule however weekly in-office work will be required. This position is not eligible to be fully remote.
• This position is an executive service position and is not represented by a union.

Heres what you will do:

The Chief of Staff (COS) serves as the performance accountability and legislative steward for OLCC and serves under the purview of the OLCC Executive Director. You will oversee key internal divisions including Financial Services Information Technology Legislative & Tribal Affairs Communications & Public Records and Internal Audits. You will be responsible for the Strategic Performance & Analytics program to ensure the OLCC is meeting its strategic plan and service delivery partnership with the Executive Director you will establish legislative priorities implement lobbying strategies and serve as the representative of the agency with constituent groups interested parties elected officials local and state government agencies and other partners.

You will assist in developing executing and monitoring the agencys biennial budget; establish policy priorities and ensure agency policies are informed by research best practices national trends and partner engagement.

The Chief of Staff provides agency-wide leadership and serves as a principal member of the agencys Executive Team. OLCC Executive Team members must demonstrate effective leadership strong interpersonal skills organizational and systems knowledge problem-solving initiative and self-management in their day-to-day comportment. As a senior member of the Executive Team this position supports the Executive Director in the strategic leadership and oversight of the agencys operations services and programs.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

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Heres what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

Eight years of management leadership or executive level experience in public administration regulatory operations policy development or organizational leadership.
A bachelors degree may substitute for up to four years of experience.
A graduate degree may substitute for up to five years of experience.

Candidates must also have demonstrated experience in:
Leading complex organizational operations or multi-division teams.
Developing and implementing strategic plans performance metrics and data-driven organizational improvement initiatives.
Legislative engagement policy analysis or representing an organization in governmental settings.
Managing enterprise level or cross functional projects with measurable outcomes.

A successful background check is required including eligibility for access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

Preferred Skills:

Top candidates will have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Strategic Planning & Performance Management
  Developing or executing strategic plans and establishing measurable outcomes KPIs and dashboards including data visualization.
• Organizational Leadership Across Multiple Divisions
  Setting goals evaluating performance establishing accountability and implementing organizational changes involving multidisciplinary teams.
• Legislative & Government Relations
  Preparing legislative concepts testimony and policy analyses and representing an organization before legislative bodies.
• Data Informed Decision-Making
  Using data or evaluation findings to guide operational policy and resource decisions with documented outcomes.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  Facilitating engagement with diverse partners and producing tangible results such as agreements policy updates or collaborative initiatives.
• High Visibility High Risk Issue Management
  Managing politically sensitive or high impact issues with clear outcomes mitigation strategies and communication plans.
• Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement
  Implementing practices or initiatives that improved team climate communication or engagement supported by measurable indicators.

Application instructions and information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both in the Resume / Cover Letter section of the application.
• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications addressed to the OLCC and received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment a writing sample or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process.
• Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday addition to required attachments ensure that your profile has your current job history and Workday click on Menu in the upper left corner Jobs Hub Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar click on the job title and select Apply.

Additional information:

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education experience training and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us your application materials will be evaluated for grammar spelling and punctuation.
• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent Limited Duration Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017 a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience education training and certifications documented in the application materials. On average candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check. This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For further information please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your My Applications section.
• We hire preferred workers! For more information please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.
• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about OLCC

Understanding the State Application Process

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OLCC is fully committed to attracting retaining developing and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race gender color religion sexual orientation national origin age physical or mental disability or veteran status.