Job Description

The Delaware Department of Labor seeks a Deputy Cabinet Secretary overseeing the agency that handles Unemployment Insurance, Industrial Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment and Training, and the Office of Administration. Additionally, the Deputy Cabinet Secretary will serve as an external representative for the Department with key stakeholders, including other government entities, as well as state boards and committees. Successful candidates must be culturally competent, value excellent customer service and person-centered service delivery, and have exceptional communication skills. Candidate must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Essential Functions

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Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties 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.



Serve on the Cabinet Secretary's Executive leadership team, providing insight, innovation, and advice on to achieve the Department's strategic objectives and mission; Support the policy and legislative agenda of DOL by working with stakeholders and the general assembly; Oversee the day-to-day management of critical departmental functions ensuring that best practices are applied to meet service, budgetary, policy, and compliance standards; Serve on taskforces, committees, and working groups as assigned by the Cabinet Secretary to advance the department's priorities and mission; Develop strong collaborative working relationships with partner state agencies, non-profits, and other entities that fulfill the mission of DOL, including providing exceptional person-centered services to the public; Deliver speeches, remarks, and presentations to internal and external entities based on the work being done at DOL; and Provide coaching, direction, and strategic support to direct report divisions and Office of the Secretary staff direct reports.

Skills and Abilities:


Organization and time management. Strategic and critical thinking. Problem solving and decision making. Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Create productive and responsive relationships with the sister cabinet agencies, the General Assembly, and external stakeholders. Organize, set, and achieve objectives while dealing with high-stress situations and short timelines. Effectively manage staff and direct reports. Prepare clear and concisely oral and written reports. Manage many tasks and objectives at the same time under pressure. Analyze a variety of budgetary, organizational, and procedural problems and recommend solutions. Compile, organize, and present information in a clear and logical manner. Interpret and explain DOL policies and procedures. Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Job Requirements

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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.

1. Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.



2. Eight years of increasingly responsible experience of managing internal and external relationships and complex administrative processes for executive or legislative leadership; preferably within a local government environment.

Conditions of Hire

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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.

Benefits

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To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

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Please attach a

resume

. The application and

resume

are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on the application and

resume

to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.



Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations

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Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.



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.