Job Description

Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), Division of Early Care and Education, Administrator\xe2\x80\x99s Office is currently recruiting to fill a Policy Initiatives Advisor-Executive position. DCF offers great benefits, personal growth opportunities and work-life balance as a State of Wisconsin employee; and the intrinsic reward associated with serving the children and families of Wisconsin. All state employees must report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. The State of Wisconsin continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols for COVID. Please visit Division of Personnel Management Coronavirus - COVID-19 (wi.gov) for the most up-to-date information. Guidance may be subject to change. This position may allow hybrid work for a portion of the work schedule up to 90% depending on the employee\xe2\x80\x99s preference and needs of the work unit. Any hybrid work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For positions that do allow hybrid work flexibility, employees may need to report to a DCF office location on short notice. There is no mileage reimbursement when traveling to the headquarter location. Our DCF locations are in the following cities: Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Green Bay, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rapids, La Crosse, Rhinelander, and Fond du Lac. Employees need to report to the 201 W. Washington Ave. Madison, WI office or the 635 N 26 St. Milwaukee, WI office on their first day for onboarding and orientation. High speed internet access is required to meet the needs of remote work. Come see why DCF is such a great place to work! DCF is committed to the important work of helping children, youth and families become safer, more secure and progress down the road to true independence. For more information about DCF, visit our website at http://dcf.wi.gov/.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Division of Early Care and Education (DECE) Administrator and serves as a member of the DECE leadership team along with the Division Administrator and the Deputy Division Administrator. This position functions as a key policy advisor with substantial authority on the formulation, determination and implementation of extremely complex external policy development and major interdepartmental initiatives to strengthen services for early care and education and family support. This position deals with publicly sensitive issues. The position guides and participates in setting strategic departmental directions and provides alternatives/options focused on managing and harnessing the magnitude and impact of changes and initiatives on the departments and the state\xe2\x80\x99s resources which impact programs for Wisconsin child care providers, parents and families. The position manages departmental policy issues that impact early care and education and family support programs, departmental operations, other agencies, private concerns, the public, and substantial populations of affected citizens. It provides executive level liaison functions involving highly complex interactions and involvement with administrators and other executive level officials in government and business as well as executives and leaders from private industries. This position works with DECE staff and leadership to develop and implement policies to support the work of DECE. This position also assists in managing DECE participation in grants and initiatives both internally and with stakeholder partners. For a complete copy of the position description, click here.

Salary Information

The starting salary is between $32.73 and $54.79 per hour ($68,078 and $113,963 annually), depending on qualifications. Pay for current State of WI employees will be based on the compensation plan in effect at the time of the appointment. The pay schedule/range is 81-01. A two-year career executive trial period may be required.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, final candidates may be required to allow DCF to conduct a security background check to determine whether the circumstances of any pending charges or convictions would be substantially related to the job being filled. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DCF sponsorship.) The Department of Children and Families does not sponsor visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience developing or managing policies, initiatives, or programs (for children, adults, or families, etc.)
• Experience engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders around policies, initiatives, or programs
• Experience conducting legal and/or budgetary review or analysis for policy and procedure implementation

Well-qualified applicants will have:

• Experience working with legislation, legal issues, statutes, and/or administrative rules
• Education, training, and/or professional experience in the area of early childhood, child welfare, or economic and family support
• Project Management experience (establishing project deadlines and/or priorities, facilitating discussions, developing workgroup reports, etc.)

How To Apply

If you haven\xe2\x80\x99t already done so, you will need to create an account and apply online. You must apply online to be considered for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an e-mail, as a hard copy or a fax.

After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now.\xe2\x80\x9d You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume and letter of qualifications. Online applications that do not include all of the requested materials will not be considered. Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application at DCF and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your DCF application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by one or more subject matter experts and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Veterans with at least a 30% service-connected disability rating should contact the HR Specialist listed in this posting regarding eligibility for consideration under the non-competitive appointment process.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or former employees as a reinstatement) must complete the application process to apply.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on May 2, 2023. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact, Hayley Westerby at 608-422-6412 or via email at Hayley.Westerby@wisconsin.gov