Title: Division Director - Consumer Protection #01095

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager III

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

Pay Band: 7

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://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 Consumer Protection. This position serves on the agency’s Strategic Management Team providing leadership, management guidance and technical support in achieving the agency’s mission. Additionally, the position leads the consumer protection division by providing executive level guidance and coordination for the four major program areas of pesticide services, plant industry services, weights and measures, and charitable and regulatory programs. Duties include but are not limited to: developing and monitoring strategic plans for assigned division; monitoring and evaluating program accomplishments and services; directing statewide referral, mediation, regulatory and enforcement programs to achieve compliance with the various consumer protection laws; partnering with regulated industry to identify strategies for improving and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements; managing and directing division’s financial, administrative and human resource operations and activities; and managing legislative and regulatory responsibilities for the division. The selected individual will also represent the agency and Commissioner’s Office as needed. 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

Comprehensive knowledge of complex organizational functions related to regulatory processes and procedures, financial and budgetary practices; general administration; organizational planning and development; program evaluation; governmental and legislative policies and procedures; and Federal and State statutes directly affecting the activities of the division. Extensive knowledge and experience in customer service principles and quality improvement processes. Managerial skills to develop teamwork and cooperation in the work unit are needed along with strategic problem solving and analytical skills; planning and prioritization skills; exceptional interpersonal, public relations and communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and negotiation; effective public speaking skills; and technical proficiency to include computers and other electronic devices. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize operational activities; set objectives and goals to achieve results; make effective presentations to groups of people; manage division staff and resources effectively; analyze statutes and determine their impact on the agency and division operations; identify and analyze division-wide needs, make sound decisions and develop strategic plans. Ideal candidate should have progressively responsible management experience in directing the activities of a complex division including supervision, budget, finance, and administrative oversight as well as a proven track record in negotiating and working with a broad constituency representing industry, citizens and government. H.S. Diploma or GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of public administration, business, agriculture, biological sciences, environmental sciences, or related field. Demonstrated successful management experience in a regulatory, policy, government or related work environment. Extensive knowledge of one or more of the technical areas managed (plant industry services, pesticide services, consumer protection, weights and measures) strongly preferred.

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.