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119670

DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY 1

AS624     $79,019 - $155,043
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 02/02/2026

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To direct multiple divisions performing management and finance functions for a state agency.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Executive
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Executive direction from the unclassified Undersecretary. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Direct over division administrators within the Office of Management and Finance. Other reporting relationships may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from lower-level administrative jobs by the presence of executive-level responsibility for multiple divisions performing management and finance functions for a state agency.

Differs from Deputy Undersecretary 2 by the absence of executive-level responsibility for multiple divisions performing management and finance functions of greater scope, complexity, and impact. These characteristics are generally assessed by budget authority and subordinate personnel for the assigned divisions..
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Divisions performing management and finance functions typically include Accounting, Audit, Budget, Human Resources, Administrative Services, Information Services, etc.

Provides executive review and direction for current and long-range programs, plans, and policies; ensures efficiency, economical management, and conservation of resources.

Meets with the Governor, legislators, state officials, administrators of other divisions, professional organizations, vendors, and others to provide information and to resolve conflicts as needed.

Directs program evaluations; discusses results with the Undersecretary and works with subordinate administrators to improve operations as needed.

Reviews and revises budget recommendations for assigned activities.

Conducts staff meetings and conferences with division directors to discuss operations, organization, budgetary matters, personnel matters, technical issues, and the status of programs and projects.

Coordinates or directs special projects or reports relating to assigned activities.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of the required experience for the following minimum qualifications must have been at the managerial level or above:

Eight years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization; OR

An advanced degree, or a Juris Doctorate, plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating administrative programs, operational programs, or special projects or initiatives within a public or private sector organization.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.