Title: Division Director, Division of Commodity Services #01388

State Role Title: General Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: $110,000 - $145,000

Pay Band: 7

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 seeks a dynamic, results-oriented executive to serve as Director of the Division of Commodity Services. This position serves on the agency’s Strategic Management Team and provides leadership and management of the agency’s commodity grading programs, which include Fruit and Vegetable, Grain, Livestock, Peanut, and Poultry and Egg. These programs are responsible for delivering uniform and unbiased grading and inspection services that enhance the profitability of Virginia agriculture in support of the Agency mission and strategic plan. Additionally, this position oversees the division’s financial, administrative and human resource operations. 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 experience in managing programs that deliver uniform and unbiased product grading and inspection services; managing federal and state cooperative agreements; ability to plan, set objectives and goals to achieve results; ability to manage people and resources effectively; analytical ability and decision making skills; skilled in managing supervisory personnel across a broad geographic area to develop teamwork and cooperation in the work unit; ability to work with a broad constituency representing industry, citizens and government; good public relations skills; knowledge and experience in administrative and budget procedures and management; knowledge of state government and the legislative process; ability to interpret grading standards, policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements; and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge and experience in customer service principles and quality improvement processes. Excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in the usage of personal computers. Proven interpersonal skills. Extensive knowledge of one or more of the technical areas managed. H.S.D or equivalent required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of agriculture, business administration, science or related field. Advanced knowledge, skills and abilities in these areas are desirable. Demonstrated successful management experience in government or related work environment, developing teamwork and customer service orientation of programs and processes.

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.