Director of Workforce Development​/HR Liaison - DHHS

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Public Service Manager IIOpening Date:
October 19, 2026

Closing Date:
October 30, 2026

Job Class Code: MA32

Grade: 32 (Confidential)
Salary: $81,411.20 - $ per year Position Number:

Location:

Augusta Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Core Responsibilities:

As the Director of Workforce Development/HR Liaison you will act with considerable autonomy on behalf of the Commissioner/ Deputy Commissioner of DHHS in making daily operating decisions related to workforce development activities and practices. You will work collaboratively with DHHS executive managers and the Director of the DHHS Human Resources Service Center/Service Center staff in developing, implementing, evaluating and administering relevant policies and procedures;

and research and make recommendations on a broad range of workforce development matters. You will work closely with ELT members in formulating strategic plans and policies that impact the organization as relates to the recruitment, retention and development of its workforce.

Your typical duties will include:
• Serving as a member of the DHHS Commissioner’s Office;
Assisting senior leadership in formulating strategic initiatives relating to the recruitment of key positions and developing retention initiatives within the department;
• Overseeing the Staff Education and Training Unit and training programs that respond to the strategic directions of the department;
• Developing data gathering processes which measure and identify trends in employee recruitment and retention;
• Working collaboratively with other State agencies to develop and advise the Commissioner’s Office of best practices in the areas of workforce development;
• Leading and coordinating work groups with assigned tasks and special projects as delegated by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners;
• Working collaboratively with management representatives from DHHS Offices on areas such as recruitment and retention;
• Working collaboratively with Office managers and HR Service Center to resolve issues and streamline/simplify processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have a ten-year combination of education and experience comprised of a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience in the areas of workforce development/human resources administration and/or programs/operations management. You must have significant experience in recruitment and retention activities within a civil service system. Prior experience working with collective bargaining agreements is preferred.

Additional years of experience may be substituted for education on a year-for
-year basis.

The background of well-qualified candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:
1. A proven ability to be an effective, director-level “operations strategist” demonstrated by experience leading project teams in developing, implementing and evaluating project plans that meet agency needs.
2. Well-developed leadership skills in the areas of staff development, staff retention and staff recruitment, preferably within a civil service system.

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