Deputy Director of Workforce Development (Deputy Director 6)

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#333333;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-attachment:initial;background-clip:initial;background-image:initial;background-origin:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-size:initial;line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EOffice of Workforce Development%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThe Office of Workforce Development (OWD) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the economic well-being of Ohio%27s residents. Under the strategic direction of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), OWD administers and delivers a range of federal workforce programs designed to align worker skills with employer needs to boost economic prosperity.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EThese programs provide training, credentials, and job placement services individuals need for sustainable careers, while helping businesses secure a skilled workforce. Learn more about the office by visiting the %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://jfs.ohio.gov/about/our-offices-bureaus-and-committees/office-of-workforce-development%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EOWD webpage%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;margin-bottom:11px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#333333;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat You Will Do%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EUnder administrative direction, this role assists and represents the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) Director and Assistant Director in defining agency goals and objectives, develops policies and procedures, designs and schedules programs, and directs operation of the Office of Workforce Development (OWD). The position plays a key role in advancing statewide workforce and employment programs and initiatives, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring high‑quality, customer‑centered services for Ohioans. Key responsibilities include:%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ECreate, manage, and enhance processes to improve customer experience and operational efficiency within and outside of the pillar.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EMonitor federal budgets for state and local operations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EMeet with Director and Governor level staff to provide program updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EEnforce agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ELead the development of OWD guidance memos and procedures that align with agency policies and directives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ELobby benefits of workforce programs and systems to ODJFS executive leadership, other state agencies, partners, and political entities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ERepresent agency Director and Assistant Director in public forums on workforce development initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EFacilitate meetings and provide presentations on workforce programs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EDirect research, analysis, and interpretation of federal statutes governing program plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EManage program budgets and financial planning activities to ensure adequate resources are available for systems and program administration, delivery, and federal reporting and future needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in .25in;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3ELead, coach, and support assigned staff as well as determine personnel forecasting.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESchedule: %3C/strong%3EFull-time.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHours:%3C/strong%3E Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation: %3C/strong%3EThis position will be headquartered at the James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, 37th Floor Columbus, OH 43215.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETravel: %3C/strong%3ET%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Eravel, including overnight, as needed to attend meetings, conferences and training.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-family:Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Number:%3C/strong%3E 20033528.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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The candidate, at minimum, should possess the following competencies:

• Experience supervising managers and overseeing programs.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle competing priorities and remain controlled in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to collaborate and form trusting relationships across departments and organizations.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills with diverse groups of people.
   

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

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ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [email protected].

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Job Details
Organization: Job & Family Services
Agency Contact Name and Information: [email protected]
Unposting Date: Aug 3, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 37, 30 East Broad Street, 37th Floor, Columbus, 43215
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Compensation: Commensurate with education and experience.
Schedule: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership
Technical Skills: Budgeting, Data Analytics, Interpreting Financial Statements, Operations, Business, Executive Leadership, Human Services, Management, Professional, Program Management, Social Services, Policy Direction
Professional Skills: Analyzation, Building Consensus, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Delegation, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships, Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Innovation, Interpreting Data, Leading Others, Managing Meetings, Motivating Others, Organizing and Planning, Political Savvy, Presenting, Priority Setting, Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Visionary Thinking, Written Communication, Continuous Improvement