Deputy Director (Human Services Program Executive 2)
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- Location
- Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $89,996 - $136,842/yr
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Become the Deputy Director (Human Services Program Executive 2) for the Department of Human Services and work with the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council, a group committed to expanding independence, self-direction, and community participation for people with developmental disabilities. In this leadership role, you will collaborate with passionate members and staff to promote better programs, advocate for stronger supports, and advance the council’s mission. You will help shape improvements that reach individuals, families, and communities throughout the state. If you are ready to make a difference, the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council would like to hear from you!
Position Duties
This position supports the leadership of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council by helping guide the state plan, strengthening internal operations, and ensuring that fiscal and program processes meet all federal and state requirements. You will oversee four staff members for the council, including one Human Services Program Executive 1. The role centers on supervision, program direction, budget development, compliance oversight, and communication with the public. As a Deputy Director (Human Services Program Executive 2), you will perform the following duties:
- Fiscal Direction: Manage complex funding streams and develop the council budget for the five-year plan
- Federal Oversight: Monitor federal allocations, obligations, and liquidations to ensure proper use of funds
- Grant Procurement: Direct requests for proposals and guide procurement steps for council grants
- Program Guidance: Supervise work statements and lead activities that support state plan goals
- Public Communication: Coordinate council outreach and maintain clear communication with the community
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure internal practices follow all federal and state rules and regulations
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work Hours: You can work flexible hours within a set schedule between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of experience as a Human Services Program Executive 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Five years of professional experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations, including three years of consultative or supervisory experience; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of professional consultative or supervisory experience in the development, implementation, or evaluation of a human services program or program operations.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Other Qualifications
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Benefits
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- 5 years or more
- 4 but less than 5 years
- 3 but less than 4 years
- Less than 3 years
- None
- Yes
- No
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- 60 credits or more
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
- Yes
Serve as liaison between council staff, professional staff from other offices and departments, and stakeholders to coordinate and support efforts of the division as well as projects that involve human services health care programs and operations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience serving as a liaison between agencies, staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate and support HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS.
- B.I have experience serving as a liaison between agencies, staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate and support HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS.
- C. I have experience serving as a liaison between agencies, staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate and support efforts and projects. This was NOT related to health care programs or human services programs.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or public speaking.
- E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- The area(s) in which you communicated and the subject matter you conveyed.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Develop program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the statewide human services health care programs and operations and to ensure consistent application of federal and state regulations.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience developing HUMAN SERVICES program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the program and operations, and to ensure consistent application of federal and state regulations.
- B. I have experience developing HEALTH CARE program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the program and operations, and to ensure consistent application of federal and state regulations.
- C. I have experience developing program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the program and operations, and to ensure consistent application of regulations. This was NOT related to health care or human services.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to program development.
- E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- Your experience evaluating information, identifying problems, or making recommendations, including the type(s).
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Evaluate program effectiveness through review of metrics, data, and stakeholder feedback; identify problems or areas of concern; and recommend and implement changes to address areas of concern and to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience evaluating HUMAN SERVICES program effectiveness through review of metrics, data, or stakeholder feedback; identifying problems or areas of concern; OR recommending and implementing changes.
- B. I have experience evaluating HEALTH CARE program effectiveness through review of metrics, data, or stakeholder feedback; identifying problems or areas of concern; OR recommending and implementing changes.
- C. I have experience evaluating program effectiveness; identifying problems or areas of concern; or recommending and implementing changes. This was NOT related to health care or human services.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or quality assurance.
- E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- Your experience evaluating information and making recommendations, including the type(s).
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Perform the full range of supervisory duties. This includes assigning and reviewing work; approving leave; disciplining employees; evaluating employee performance; and identifying training needs of staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance which best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience performing supervisory duties which included assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. This supervisory experience included second level supervision (supervising a supervisor).
- B. I have experience performing supervisory duties which included assigning work, approving leave, disciplining employees, and evaluating employee performance. This supervisory experience was first level supervision (supervising non-supervisory staff).
- C. I have experience as a LEAD WORKER to other staff on specific projects or assignments, including providing guidance in performing work.
- D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
- E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
- The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
- Your duties as a supervisor (evaluating employee performance, approving leave, etc.).
- The type of staff you supervised (supervisory, non-supervisory, etc.).
- Your specific responsibilities.
- College/University
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov