Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture
Salem, Oregon - Added Feb 1st, 2023
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Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)
State of Oregon
Job Location: In-office at headquarters in Salem, Oregon
Compensation: $163,356
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with The State of Oregon in its executive search for a Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture.
ABOUT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
Oregon Department of Agriculture’s mission is to ensure healthy and natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture remains able to serve the changing needs of Oregon’s diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state.
For more information visit, the Oregon Department of Agriculture website at: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/AboutUs/Pages/Mission.aspx
OVERVIEW OF THE DIRECTOR, OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ROLE:
The Director provides overall leadership and identifies the mission and goals of the Department, oversees and is responsible for all programs, operations, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate evaluates results in relation to the mission and makes changes/corrections as appropriate. The Director represents the Department and the State of Oregon in negotiations regarding international agricultural issues, with federal officials, and other local, state, international and industry officials. The Director also represents the Department to the Oregon legislature.
The Director serves as a policy advisor to and spokesman for the Governor in all matters relating to agriculture in Oregon and serves in a major leadership role for all Oregon agricultural interests, this involves managing the frequent conflicts of interest among a widely diverse group of impacted agencies, citizens, and industries. The ideal candidate serves as a representative of the Governor in determining direction and policy in areas that have critical economic impact on the State.
The Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture serves as a member of the state’s enterprise leadership team which provides policy direction on the enterprise of state government from personnel policy to information technology policy.
POLICIES AND RESOURCES
Compensation range: $163,356
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE DIRECTOR, OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
Education, Experience & Training
Nine years of management experience; OR six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national orientation, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
State of Oregon
Job Location: In-office at headquarters in Salem, Oregon
Compensation: $163,356
Motus Recruiting and Staffing is proud to partner with The State of Oregon in its executive search for a Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture.
ABOUT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
Oregon Department of Agriculture’s mission is to ensure healthy and natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture remains able to serve the changing needs of Oregon’s diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state.
For more information visit, the Oregon Department of Agriculture website at: https://www.oregon.gov/oda/AboutUs/Pages/Mission.aspx
OVERVIEW OF THE DIRECTOR, OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ROLE:
The Director provides overall leadership and identifies the mission and goals of the Department, oversees and is responsible for all programs, operations, and administrative functions. The ideal candidate evaluates results in relation to the mission and makes changes/corrections as appropriate. The Director represents the Department and the State of Oregon in negotiations regarding international agricultural issues, with federal officials, and other local, state, international and industry officials. The Director also represents the Department to the Oregon legislature.
The Director serves as a policy advisor to and spokesman for the Governor in all matters relating to agriculture in Oregon and serves in a major leadership role for all Oregon agricultural interests, this involves managing the frequent conflicts of interest among a widely diverse group of impacted agencies, citizens, and industries. The ideal candidate serves as a representative of the Governor in determining direction and policy in areas that have critical economic impact on the State.
The Director, Oregon Department of Agriculture serves as a member of the state’s enterprise leadership team which provides policy direction on the enterprise of state government from personnel policy to information technology policy.
POLICIES AND RESOURCES
| Recruitment and Selection Policy | https://oregon.gov/jobs/Documents/40-010-02.pdf |
| Definitions | https://www.oregon.gov/das/Policies/10-000-01.pdf |
| SEIU 2021 – 2023 CBA: | https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/CBA/SEIU%20Full%20Master%20Collective%20Bargaining%20Agreement%2021-23.pdf |
Compensation range: $163,356
ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES OF THE DIRECTOR, OREGON DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE:
- A strong understanding of the most important agricultural issues facing Oregonians today, and a vision for how to improve upon those issues over the next five years
- Ability and experience in inclusive leadership, including the ability to lead and work with a team of skilled, diverse, and motivated colleagues
- Patience, perseverance, integrity, and empathy
- Skills both at delegating, and in leading collaborative efforts
- Ability to advocate effectively for actions that advance the mission of the agency before elected and appointed officials at the state and federal levels
- Demonstrated commitment and measurable results in equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives
- A proven track record of navigating, impacting, and enacting state policy decisions, legislation, and regulatory actions
- Excellent interpersonal skills with first-class ethics and a high level of integrity.
- Strong knowledge of and experience in the implementation of federal and/or state laws and policy
- Ability and experience in working collaboratively with fellow state, federal, local, and tribal leaders, both to build strong working relationships and to advance ODA’s vision
- Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning initiatives and program assessments
Education, Experience & Training
Nine years of management experience; OR six years of management experience and a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources, or a related field
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project. If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation are contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national orientation, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
Job ID: 11136