Deputy Director - Commodity Services #01389

Title: Deputy Director - Commodity Services #01389

State Role Title: Agricultural Manager III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking Deputy Director of the Division of Commodity Services. The division provides statewide coordinated management and administrative oversight of official, uniform, and unbiased commodity grading, evaluation, analysis, inspection, certification, and audit programs based on established standards designed to identify quality and value. The offices within the division currently include Fruit & Vegetable Services, Grain Services, Livestock Services, Peanut Services, and Poultry & Egg Services. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing overall managerial, administrative, and technical assistance to the Director. The position assists the Director in ensuring the division achieves established goals and objectives, as well as developing long and short-range plans to ensure quality services are available to industry. Duties include oversight of staff and management functions such as budget, contracts, staff training and licensure needs. Day and overnight travel is required for this position, as program areas cover locations throughout Virginia. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable management skills that including planning, human resources, finance, staff supervision, and public relations in an economic, marketing, or regulatory environment along with effective methods and techniques of complaint and/or legal investigation. Strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work harmoniously with a variety of individuals. Computer proficiency. The demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and manage complex programs; to interpret standards and regulations; supervise a staff comprised of subordinate levels of supervisors and support staff; make procedural and policy decisions; analyze and interpret data; develop and maintain budgets to include fee-based budgets; analyze current and future industry trends, and adapt current practices to meet and anticipate industry change. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid driver's license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Once in position, a valid Virginia's driver's license is required. HS Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include advanced knowledge of Business Administration, Agricultural, Economics, or a related field. Considerable and progressive experience with administrative, budget and managerial responsibilities that include proven financial and human resource management skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

In accordance with the Code of Virginia, incumbents of this position are required to complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests form upon hire and annually thereafter.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.