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Deputy Director of Administration

Are you a legislative and budget expert looking to join a small agency making big impacts? Look no further than the Department of State Lands!

Apply to be our next Deputy Director of our Administration Division by September 28th, 2025! This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule reporting to our Salem office 2-3 times per week.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands (DSL) manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state's waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Deputy Director, you will too.

In this position, you will provide leadership and direction for the activities of the Administration Division by formulating strategic plans, determining policy and program priorities, allocating resources to carry out the goals and objectives of the agency and maintaining a quality management team to ensure management practices are consistent with agency values. This is a full-time, permanent position and is not represented by a union.

What's in it for you?

• Serve as the lead on all agency budget and Common School Fund finance related legislative activities.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.
• Join an organization with smart, driven, co-workers who care about Oregon's economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.
• Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health and alternative care coverage.
• Accrue 8 hours of sick leave and at least 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.
• Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $10,021.00 - $15,502.00 for current PERS participating members; employees new to PERS / Oregon state service start at $9,370.00 - $14,494.00.

Working Conditions :

Your work as our Deputy Director is expected to provide leadership and recommendations on policy and financial issues and be able to work collaboratively within the agency and with its numerous stakeholders, special interest groups and partnership agencies. Extended work hours may be required, especially during legislative session. This position may have frequent overnight travel and some out-of-state travel. DSL provides agency-maintained vehicles and reimbursement for travel expenses for authorized, on-the-job travel.

The person in this position must be able to perform efficiently, effectively, and professionally in a variety of working environments, including office, private settings, meetings and in the public arena. The position requires a consistent ability to balance and plan for many competing, complex, and politically sensitive demands while completing required work on schedule and meeting deadlines.

What you will be doing :

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email Tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov to request the position description.

Minimum Qualifications :

To be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and / or experience :

Five years of management experience.

Two (2) years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes :

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians.

How to apply :

For questions, assistance, or if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov.