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Deputy Principal Assistant

StateSOS


Job Location:

Dover, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

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The Department of States (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development finance transportation housing education culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delawares historical sites and collections to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs to serving consumers public employees and veterans.

DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.

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Summary Statement

Professionallevel work managing and supervising daily activities of the Public EmploymentRelations and Merit Employee Relations Boards including case managementperformance management of subordinates planning and budget. Work requires application of the principlesand practices of dispute resolution including administrative and quasi-legalproceedings and the application interpretation and implementation ofstatutory regulatory merit rules and contractual provisions. Requires experience in conducting hearingsdrafting decisions and legal research and writing. This is an exempt position that reportsdirectly to the PERB/MERB Executive Director.

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still beeligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

At least 6 months experience in managing the processing of labor andemployment law cases.

Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Responsible for the management of all budgetary processes including working in the State automated programs (DFMS OMS PHRST and Mobius).
  • Responsible for the development of administrative processes (including regulations) and strategic planning in cooperation with the Executive Director.
  • Performs legal research for cases Determines legal precedents and applicable state and federal laws. Drafts recommended decisions and proposed orders based on findings of fact and conclusions of law. Researches other regulatory matters for the Director. Provides written recommendations on the disposition of any given matter .
  • May direct the post-hearing phased including review of legal briefs submitted by various involved parties.
  • Prepares public notices under appropriate statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts in-depth comprehensive research. Reports findings to the Director including precedent and prior agency precedent. Researches agency archives for information involving pending cases and in response to requests for information.
  • Responsible for facilitating resolution of labor disputes involving public sector employers union and employees using current best practices in labor mediation and facilitation and for supporting cooperative collective bargaining relationships.
Job Requirements
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applications must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in policy administration which includes planning developing implementing and evaluating policies and procedures.
  2. One year experience in quasi-judicial proceedings.
  3. Six months experience in legal and policy research which includes systematic study to discover or establish facts.
  4. One year experience managing quasi-judicial processes including identification of issues drafting correspondence and evaluating probable cause.
  5. One year experience in legal writing including finding facts analyzing arguments and applying legal precedent.
  6. Bachelors degree or higher in Legal Studies.
Additional Posting Information
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.


Writing Exercise: A writing exercise will be given at the time of interview.

This Position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

Theapplication and resume areevaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience asthey relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential thatyou provide complete and accurate information on your application to includedates of employment job title and job duties. For education andtraining list name of educational provider training course titles and summaryof course content. Narrative information supplied in response tothe questions must be supported by the information supplied on the applicationincluding your employment education and training history as it relates to thejob requirements.


Once you have submitted your application on-line all futurecorrespondence related to your application will be sent via email. Pleasekeep your contact information current. You may also view allcorrespondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applicationstab at .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.


Required Experience:

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