Division Director of the Oregon Child Support Program

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

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About The Position

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking a highly qualified candidate with strong business acumen and significant leadership experience to serve as the Division Director of the Oregon Child Support Program. The Division Director serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of DOJ's Executive Staff, which consists of the top managers of each of DOJ's divisions. This team meets weekly and serves as an advisory body to the Attorney General. Our successful candidate will share the Attorney General's unwavering commitment to supporting Oregon's children and families. An ideal candidate will bring strong managerial experience and a demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term objectives for the Division and display positive, principled leadership. We are looking for someone who brings not only organizational excellence but also dedication to exceptional customer service and an ability to work proactively to solve complex problems and systemic challenges and capacity to hold a global perspective of the Department's mission, values, and goals. Our successful candidate will model the Attorney General's core values and proactively implement his goals: The Division of Child Support (DCS) is one of ten divisions that make up the DOJ. The Division administers the Oregon Child Support Program, the federal Title IV-D program in the state. The mission of the Oregon Child Support Program is supporting parents to support children, and the program is an important part of Oregon's social services system. To achieve its mission, the DOJ Division of Child Support comprises four large sections: Business Services, Technical Services, Field Services, and the Director's Office. The Division of Child Support has statewide branches throughout Oregon: Pendleton, Medford, Roseburg, Bend, Eugene, Albany, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Gresham, and two sites in Salem, where this position is based in the Director's Office. An essential function in this role is maintaining communication and positive partnership with other areas in the program, so that teams can work together to provide families with the services and support they need. This is not only limited to teams within the DOJ Division of Child Support and Oregon Child Support Program but also with other programs in the communities and state of Oregon-and other states as well.

Requirements

Seven years of management experience
OR Four years of management experience AND a Bachelor's degree.
Experience in making decisions relating to operations and service delivery in a public service program. This position makes decisions relating to whether agency actions comply with policy, rules, and statutes
Experience making decisions relating to the development and implementation of program budget, laws, rules, and policy. This position will work with a maximum of independence and authority within areas of responsibility
Extensive knowledge of the principles and theories of state and federal government
History of being a proactive learner with ability to master new technical and business skills
Successful leadership and management skills, including a management style that encourages open communication, participation, trust, and management development
This position requires training, knowledge, and experience that provides demonstrated skills in organization, leadership, supervision, planning, organizational management, and team building
The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with various levels of personnel in the Oregon Child Support Program, state and federal government officials, other personnel in public and private agencies as well as with the public
Must be able to act in a professional manner at all times representing the Attorney General, the Oregon Department of Justice, and the State of Oregon
Finalists must pass a comprehensive employment reference check and fingerprint-based criminal background check. A driver history check will be included for positions requiring state vehicle driving privileges. Adverse findings will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the position
The incumbent must reside in the state of Oregon by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Developing strong professional relationships with other agencies throughout state government
Providing information and recommendations to the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, and the Division Chiefs on overall administration and management of the Department
Directing the Division's administrative operations within a complex system reflecting a variety of programs and activities financed through a multitude of funding sources
Managing the personnel of the Division, including technical staff responsible for supporting the business operations of the Department
Participating as a member of Executive Staff of the Department, helping make decisions and setting strategic and operational goals for DOJ consistent with state statutes, administrative rules, federal regulations and laws, and policies of the Attorney General of Oregon and ensuring Division coordination with other divisions of DOJ
Formulating and implementing internal management and work-processing systems to best process and monitor the Division's work

Benefits

Permanent, full-time employment in Oregon's capital city
Excellent health insurance and very low premiums: 95-99% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental for you and your family
Pension and retirement programs
Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays in addition to special paid time off
Become a valued member of the state's management team
A public service-minded and mission-driven workplace where your contribution matters and is recognized

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