Deputy Director (Human Services Program Executive 2)

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!

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.

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.

• 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.

Salary : $89,996 - $136,842