Job Information
State of Minnesota Deputy Commissioner Department of Children, Youth, and Families in St. Paul, Minnesota
Job Class: Deputy Commissioner
Agency: Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/16/2024
Closing Date : 05/10/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DCYF Manager
Division/Unit : Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $61.46 - $87.96 / hourly; $128,328 - $183,660 / annually
Classified Status : Stat Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
NOTE: A hiring incentive may be available.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
This position may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) .
We are excited to introduce a leadership role as the Deputy Commissioner in preparation for the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).¿The Deputy Commissioner will begin work at DCYF upon establishment in July 2024.
In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. DCYF will be established in July 2024 and fully staffed by July 2025.
The Deputy Commissioner will manage and direct the operations of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ central operating functions, including licensing, compliance, finance, human resources, communications, and government relations, and will ensure children and families are the focus of the Department’s actions. Major roles include building strategic vision and planning, providing operational oversight, implementing Department-wide objectives, fostering a culture of responsiveness with external partners, organizational evaluation and change, support to DCYF managers and supervisors, high level analysis, policy development, fiscal and human resources administration to ensure cost-effective policies and programs, and assistance to the Commissioner in the direction of staff and fulfillment of the agency’s mission.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Serve as an executive leader for a newly established agency. Direct the operations of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families while overseeing agency compliance and licensing, ensure DCYF is a leader in service by developing strategies and oversee implementation of activities that promote client-centered, customer service, and problem-solving approaches.
Serve as an executive leader for a newly established agency. Direct the operations of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families while overseeing agency compliance and licensing, ensure DCYF is a leader in service by developing strategies and oversee implementation of activities that promote client-centered, customer service, and problem-solving approaches.
Develop Department strategy, action plans, and oversee operational implementation that fulfills the mission of the Department and vision of children and families as central to the work of this agency while also leading people through change, developing relationships and building a comprehensive strategic plan.
Provide overall leadership in establishing a work environment and workforce which understands and is committed to the DCYF’s mission and vision, which has the resources and tools needed to succeed, and which is prepared to meet the challenges of the future.
Support the healthy development of children and youth by improving service delivery and maximizing the use of public resources. Obtain and manage necessary funding for agency programs and operations, maximizing the effective use of public resources.
Provide oversight, direction, and coordination of the Department’s central operating and licensing teams and activities.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Five (5) years of extensive managerial experience in developing, leading, and managing the initiatives in the areas of long-range or strategic planning and policy analysis, as well as driving change and achieving program objectives including managing fiscal, capital, technical, and human resources. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Long range strategic and operational planning and budgeting.
Superior written and oral communication skills, public relations and marketing experience to successfully interact, engage, cultivate strong relationships, build buy-in and establish effective partnerships with agency executive leaders, external partners, legislators and staff, community groups, state employees and advocacy organizations; ability to influence leaders and decision makers; presentation and communication skills to discuss technical topics to non-technical audiences such as agency managers, legislators and members of the public; and understanding of relationships to drive effective collaboration with peers and partners.
Experience with the political process and legislative activities such as: testimony, preparation of materials and presenting complex information to legislators or partners.
Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills including resolving complaints and conflicts through informal and formal processes such as facilitated conversations, informal coaching, mediation and investigations.
Knowledge of issues that affect children, youth, and families, delivery systems, funding mechanisms and roles and authorities of federal, state, and local government.
Management experience supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Experience working with programs that serve diverse communities.
Experience working in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism in professional settings.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or a closely related field.
Demonstrated interest in issues facing children, youth, and families.
Experience communicating and sharing information with populations with diverse learning styles and abilities.
Knowledge of public sector continuous improvement methods and their practical application.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills sufficient to develop effective consensus.
An understanding of the role and operation of state government and the agency’s services infrastructure.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.