Position InformationThe Office of the is seeking a Chief Deputy Commissioner to provide day-to-day leadership and management to the deputy commissioners in their oversight of their respective departments to ensure that these departments meet the values, vision, mission, goals, needs and requirements of the office.The Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue is a political appointee of the Commissioner and assists the Commissioner in the performance of the duties under Virginia law, which include the full and fair assessment of local business and personal property taxes.This position provides: Operational Leadership, Process Improvement and Risk Management, Personnel Management and Development, and serves as a Liaison between the Commissioner and Arlington County government including the County Board, the Treasurer, state and local governmental agencies, and the private sector.Specific duties include:
Providing leadership to and managing divisional management staff by developing and implementing operational policies and procedures, ensuring the development and training of staff, identifying and addressing operational risks and deficiencies, and ensuring the effective operation of the office;
Identifying resource gaps, risks and operational deficiencies and formulating recommendations to mitigate or resolve them;
Creating and implementing reports, tools, techniques, and metrics to evaluate programs in terms of overall performance;
Coordinating with the Arlington County IT department to leverage technology and IT systems to facilitate process improvement;
Overseeing responsible staff in the performance of their human resource management responsibilities including;
Identifying and addressing recruiting needs;
Ensuring the training and professional development of staff;
Counseling, training, motivating, and assessing personnel in work performance; and
Addressing and resolving personnel disputes and conflicts.
Assisting and representing the Commissioner in the performance of the Commissioner's duties on matters relating to the office and acting as Commissioner as needed.
The ideal candidate will have the following;
Experience in operational management, process and risk management, and personnel management and development.
Creativity and proficiency in management principles, concepts, tools, systems, and techniques
Problem solving skills to define problems and collect relevant information to recommend policy and administrative solutions;
Sensitivity and interpersonal skills to resolve challenges as they arise.
Selection CriteriaMinimum:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management information systems, or General Management; and
Significant and progressively responsible experience in business or public administration, including considerable professional experience in a managerial capacity.
Substitution: Additional education may be substituted for experience.Desirables: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:
Knowledge of budget practices and procedures;
Knowledge of modern technology and IT management practices and procedures;
Experience with fair assessment of local business and personal property taxes; and
Certifications such as: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certificate in Leadership Excellence (CLE), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Six Sigma, Local Government Management (LGM), Certified Public Manager (CPM), etc.
Special RequirementsPlease provide a cover letter addressing how your education, experience and training, and accomplishments meet the qualification requirements. Please be sure to address any qualifications related to the following:
Leadership and management of a team; and
Operational management, process and risk management, and personnel management and development.
Please use the space provided in the Supplemental Questions section of the online application for your cover letter or attach it to your online application.Additional InformationLocation: 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 200, Arlington, VirginiaWork Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Work Type: The Arlington Commissioner of Revenue offers a hybrid work environment and generally permits employees to work in part remotely. The individual in this position should be prepared to initially spend most of their work hours on-site at the Commissioner's office in Arlington and would be eligible for hybrid work in the future as appropriateMust reside in Arlington, VA and/or be willing to relocate to Arlington, VA.#LI-HybridApplicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .