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Post Code:  D702
Announcement Number:   ES66064
Classification Number:   Z7010
Open:   03/26/2009
Close:   06/29/2009
Location:  Salem
Availability:  Full Time

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER F
(Deputy Director - Job Rotation Opportunity)

$5,671 - $8,365 MONTHLY


General Information
  • This position is with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), Directors Office. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy.
  • This vacancy is a limited-duration (anticipated through March 2010), full-time position located in Salem, Oregon.
  • This position is available as a Job Rotation for current State of Oregon employees who meet the minimum qualifications and who have completed trial service.
  • The state of Oregon provides an excellent benefit and compensation package, which includes a generous contribution toward individual and family health and dental insurance; option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options and participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
To Qualify
Your Executive Services Application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section.  To receive credit, your application must clearly show that you have: 
  • Four years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies; b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans; c) program evaluation; and d) budget preparation.
Graduate level course work (48 quarter or 32 semester hours) in management may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
 
In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
 
NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates with experience that most closely matches the position responsibilities outlined below.
 

If you qualify, see “To Apply” section of this announcement.
 

Agency/Division Overview and Position Responsibilities:
 
The department, under the policy direction from the Land Conservation and Development Commission, and using a partnership of state and local government and citizen involvement, administers a statewide planning program aimed at achieving specific goals to protect Oregon's quality of life.  The program rests on a foundation of 19 statewide goals--standards to be met by cities, counties, and state agencies in planning, zoning and other activities that affect Oregon's land use. The department is also responsible for implementation of Ballot Measure 49 (2007).
 
The purpose of the Deputy Director’s position is to supervise and provide direction to the management team; implement the policies of the Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC); direct the work of the Department and to carry out the duties of the Department as defined by ORS 197.  The position reports to the Director and serves as the Director in the Director’s absence.  The position serves as full-authority deputy with direct program and administrative responsibilities.
Primary responsibilities include:

The Deputy is responsible for directing staff and programs to implement the Department’s operational programs through direct supervision of five Division managers.  The Deputy is responsible for tone and continuity of direction for the Department during program implementation.  The Deputy is responsible for labor relations, staff recruitment and selection, training and motivation of personnel within the Department.  The Deputy is expected to make commitments with final authority, limited only by established policy, statutes and administrative rules, and general direction of the Director.
 
Principal Accountabilities:
 
Department Program and Personnel Management
  • Directs the activities of the Department by developing Agency policies, setting program priorities and managing the utilization of resources in order to carry out the goals and objectives mandated by Oregon law, regulations and the policies of the LCDC.
  • Directs the day-to-day activities of the Department by determining policy, program priorities and utilization of resources in order to carry out the goals and objectives mandated by law and the priorities determined by the Governor and other high level officials.
  • Administers, through subordinates, a multi-million dollar grants program to local governments to improve comprehensive plans and land use regulations.
  • Establishes reporting relationships and administrative controls over program operations.
  • Establishes the Agency’s policies to select, train, develop, motivate, and/or assign staff so that the Agency’s mission is achieved in a cost effective manner.
  • Assists in achieving the Department’s Affirmative Action goals in recruitment and selection by providing and giving adequate consideration to equal employment opportunities.
  • Represents the Department by participating in/or coordinating interagency and intergovernmental committees and task forces, provides expert consultation to the Governor, the Legislature or other high level officials; addresses professional organizations and citizen groups to advocate and explain policy and the needs of the statewide land use planning program.
  • Responds to public inquiries, complaints, and proposals for investigation.
Department Budget and Fiscal Management
  • Provides leadership in the preparation, implementation, execution, and balancing of the Department’s budget.
  • Directs and reviews the preparation of the Department’s biennial budget by determining priorities and determining the resources necessary to implement such policies.
  • Analyses and explains the needs for additional resources and/or the impact of budget reductions to appropriate parties such as the Department of Administrative Services, the Governor, and the Legislature in order to obtain the resources necessary to implement programs.
  • Ensures that financial risk to DLCD and the State of Oregon is reduced through sound fiscal practices.
Department Policy Agenda and Work Program:
  • Assists the director and policy staff in developing work program, policy agenda and rulemaking projects for consideration by the LCDC; executes the approved work program.
  • Analyzes pertinent issues and information, assesses the impact of proposed policies on the statewide land use planning program and on the services provided by the Department.
  • Evaluates the quality of services provided, explores collaborative solutions to problems, authorizes the distribution of available resources to meet changing program needs; resolves conflicts between Divisions and/or staff on areas of shared responsibilities.
  • Coordinates activities with other agencies in areas of mutual concern in order to ensure compliance with established policies, objectives, program priorities and applicable laws, rules and regulations.
  • Assists the Director in determining the Department’s strategic direction and policies, assessing the impact of proposed direction and policies, and assigning resources necessary to implement such policies.
  • Communicates effectively at all levels and must be knowledgeable of the differing perspectives involved.
  • Directs, works with and reviews senior management staff research, proposals and recommendations for DLCD strategies, programs, policies and procedures.  Sensitive to political pressures and unique community needs.
  • Balances local desires and needs with available state resources, and Governor’s policy directives.
  • Prepares or directs the preparation of position papers for and provides expert consultation to the Director, the Governor, and the Legislature on issues of the Oregon land use laws.
Working Conditions
Work frequently exceeds 40 hours per week; frequent night meetings; some weekend meetings; overnight travel.

To Apply:
1. Submit an Executive Services Application Form, AND (located at the end of this announcement).  Please do not submit the State of Oregon Application Form (PD100).
2. A resume that clearly describes your experience, skills and knowledge related to the duties and requirements of the position, AND
3. A narrative explaining how your background, experience and training qualify you for this position.
 
 
SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Cyndi Smith, Human Resources Manager
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
635 Capitol St NE, Suite 150
Salem, OR  97301-2540
OR by email to dlcd.recruitment@state.or.us please include the job announcement in the
subject line, OR by FAX  to (503) 378-6033. 
 
This recruitment may close any time.Your application must be complete, legible and signed.   We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications.
 
SUBMIT only the required materials.  Keep additional references and work examples for interviews.
 
Veterans preference points are awarded to eligible veterans seeking employment with the Department of Land Conservation and Development.  Veterans must provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these additional preference points and must submit the documentation with each application.
 
Required documentation must include:
  • a copy of the DD214/215 for the five (5) point preference; OR
  • a copy of the DD214/215 and a public employment preference letter from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, please call the Department of Land Conservation and Development’s Human Resource Analyst at (503) 373-0050 ext. 231. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.  For hearing impaired applicants, please contact the Oregon Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
 
NOTICE of results will be sent by mail.  Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results.  Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.  However, if your application was not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application prior to the close date of the recruitment.
 
KEEP a copy of your submitted information for job interviews.  COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, committed to selecting, training, supporting, and empowering a competent and diverse workforce.          
 
www.lcd.state.or.us
 
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State of Oregon
Executive Service Applicant Information Form
(Deputy Director)
 

Applicant Name:
    
 Social Security No.:
      
Mailing Address:
      
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Street Address:
      
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Home Phone:  
      
 Work Phone:
      
FAX Number:
      
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The State of Oregon is committed to the principles of work force diversity and affirmative action. In order to achieve a work force that is reflective of the communities we serve, we have attached a request for information which will help us monitor our outreach and recruitment efforts for this position. Completing this information is voluntary.
 
Attachments enclosed:       
                                            
 Resume      Cover Letter       References    Other   


 CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE
 
I understand that any verbal or written statement that is false, fraudulent or misleading that is contained in this application or attached materials, or made in the course of any related employment process, whether made by me or by others at my request, will result in rejection of my application, denial of employment, or dismissal from state service if discovered after employment, and under some circumstances, may result in prosecution for a crime.
  • I certify that all statements contained herein are true and complete whether made by me or others at my request.
  • I understand that if hired, I must prove that I am legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • I authorize the State of Oregon to check employment references and verify education information provided on this employment application and as disclosed in the interview process.
  • I authorize the State of Oregon to check my driving record if the position for which I am applying requires driving.
  • You may be asked to submit to a pre-employment drug test, a credit history check and/or criminal history background check as a condition of employment.
I release the State of Oregon and all providers of information from any liability as a result of furnishing and receiving any information related to the State of Oregon’s hiring process.
 
By electronically submitting my application materials, I agree to the conditions stated in this “Certification and Signature” section, and this section is enforceable as if I had signed below.
 
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RECRUITMENT TRACKING INFORMATION
 
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
 
Job Applied For:      
 
Classification Number:          Announcement Number:      
 
HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THIS POSITION?
 
Newspaper (List Publication):      
State Jobs Page  www.oregonjobs.org         Employment Office            State Agency website
Other website (List website):                                                                                                 
Employee Referral: __________________________                                                      
Other:      
 

VOLUNTARY INFORMATION
The information you provide below is voluntary.
 
Affirmative Action
 
The State of Oregon has an Affirmative Action Policy.  If you choose to provide this information, it will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our affirmative action programs. This will also be used for research and statistical purposes.
 
Ethnic Background (please check only one):
 
 (A) Asian or Pacific Islander:  Persons having origins in any of the peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands.  This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, the Philippine Islands, and Samoa.
 
 (B) African American (not of Hispanic origin):  Persons having origins in any of the black ethnic groups.
 
 (H) Hispanic:  Persons having origins in any of the Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American or other Spanish cultures, regardless of ethnicity.
 
 (I) Native American or Alaskan Native:  Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America, and who maintain cultural identification through tribal affiliation or community recognition.
 
 (W) Caucasian (not of Hispanic origin):  Persons having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa, or the Middle East.
 
Gender:           MALE         FEMALE
 
Disabled:        YES             NO
 
(Checking the “yes” box has no effect on an employer's obligation to provide reasonable accommodation under state and federal disability laws.)
 
 
ATTENTION
Attach this page to your application materials, even if you do not provide the voluntary
 information.
 
 
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