OYA Deputy Director

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Business Operations Administrator 2 - Deputy Director

Salem, Oregon - Equitable Building

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is seeking a strategic and equity-driven leader to serve as our next Deputy Director. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Oregon's juvenile justice system by supporting youth transformation, agency innovation, and system-level change.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Deputy Director supports the Director in the oversight and direction of the agency's secure facilities, community-based services, internal operations, and research and policy initiatives. This position acts as the Director's designee, represents OYA across state government and with community partners, and provides leadership to ensure agency programs are trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and rooted in equity and accountability.

The ideal candidate will bring emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and deep alignment with OYA's mission to provide safe environments and positive youth development opportunities. We are looking for someone who thrives in complexity, builds strong relationships, and inspires organizational alignment through communication, collaboration, and vision.

Key Duties Include:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of OYA's operations, services, and programs across facilities and communities.

• Support the Director in administering all agency programs, policies, performance systems, and resource allocations.

• Develop and implement agency-wide priorities, performance metrics, and long-term planning strategies.

• Represent OYA with legislative committees, the Governor's Office, law enforcement, local governments, juvenile justice partners, schools, and the public.

• Collaborate with the judiciary, treatment providers, and social service systems to ensure coordination of services for youth.

• Promote and lead initiatives aligned with diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and cultural responsiveness throughout the organization.

• Guide trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practices across programs and policies.

• Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture consistent with OYA's Positive Human Development philosophy.

• Act as Agency Director in the Director's absence.

• Assist in leading budget development, workforce development, facilities management, and compliance-related functions.

• Ensure the development and implementation of policies informed by research, best practices, national trends, and stakeholder engagement.

Tentative Interview Dates:

• 1st round interviews via video: 8/28/2025
• 2nd round IN-PERSON interviews: 9/9/2025
• 3rd round IN-PERSON interviews: 9/11/2025

What You Need to Qualify:

• Seven years of management experience; OR
• four years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

What We Are Looking For: Preference may be given to applicants that can demonstrate these skills:

• Mission-Driven & Equity-Focused

Grounded in OYA's mission to support youth transformation, with a deep, demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and trauma-informed practices.

• Strategic & Systems-Oriented

Thinks big-picture while connecting operational details. Thrives on solving complex challenges across policy, programs, and partnerships.

• People-Smart & Emotionally Intelligent

Builds trust across all levels through empathy, humility, curiosity, and authentic relationship-building.

• Decisive, Adaptable & Action-Oriented

Moves with clarity and confidence-even amid ambiguity. Balances strategy with timely decision-making and responsiveness.

• Effective Communicator & Cultural Steward

Clearly articulates vision, priorities, and values. Inspires alignment through transparency, storytelling, and consistent communication.

• Experienced & Politically Astute Executive

Brings demonstrated senior leadership experience in public service, ideally within Oregon state government. Understands governance, compliance, labor relations, and working within political environments.

• Collaborative Leader & Culture Builder

Leads with integrity and purpose. Fosters inclusive, high-performing teams that reflect OYA's Positive Human Development approach and promote staff growth and resilience.

Interested? Here's How To Apply:

• Complete the application fully or upload a complete resume including dates of employment and duties/responsibilities of each position.
• Complete the questionnaire / supplemental questions.
• COVER LETTER REQUIRED: In your cover letter, please describe your experiences, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the desired attributes under the 'What We Are Looking For' section of the announcement and explain why you are the best fit for this role. Please ensure it is in PDF format for accessibility.
• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This step will come after you submit your application and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks can be found in your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.

Applications with generic cover letters may be considered nonresponsive and could eliminate the application from further consideration.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid Telework: This position may be approved for 1-2 days telework at home depending on business needs.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range based on your experience, skills and education. For more information on pay equity, click here.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

• This position receives annual increases on the anniversary date until the maximum of the salary range is reached.

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About OYA

The Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) is a national leader in the juvenile justice field, pioneering the implementation of a positive human development framework for its work with staff and youth, and using data to match the right youth with the right services. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions to support youth under our care. Our agency mission is to protect the public and reduce crime by holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for reformation in safe environments.

If you are looking to join a team that values individual and cultural differences and the opportunity to contribute in the success of youth reformation by enriching our workforce with diversity, OYA wants to hear from you!

People of color, women and other members of historically underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information please visitwww.oregon.gov/oya.

What's in it for You?
OYA values our employees. We believe that your time outside of the workplace is as valuable as it is inside the workplace. We offer a great work/life balance with flexible work schedules on most positions and a competitive benefits package, including low-cost, high-coverage health insurance, generous time-off, and a competitive retirement plan.

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Additional Information

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we are here to serve. OYA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be individualized based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law." The more diverse we are, the better our work will be.

Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process. For assistance regarding reasonable accommodation or for alternative format please contact OYA Recruitment at 971-345-1236. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

Pre-employment Checks:

In keeping with our mission, OYA will conduct a criminal record check, per OAR 416 Division 800, a driving record background check and a vulnerable population abuse and neglect check. Information obtained about an individual is confidential. An individual who refuses to consent to a criminal records/background check shall be disqualified from consideration in the position for which you applied. All applicants are subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as fingerprint based on criminal records check, pre-employment drug screening and/or education verification as required for the position.

In 2003 Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), the first federal civil statue focused specifically on addressing sexual violence in juvenile facilities, jails, prisons, and other facilities. In recognition of the rights, safety, and well-being of the youth we serve you will be asked specific questions about your background to ensure our hiring and promotion practices comply with the National PREA standards.

All positions in OYA will require the incumbent to serve as a "mandatory reporter" of child abuse.

Visa Sponsorship:

We do not offer Visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. OYAuses E-Verify to confirm that applicants are authorized to work in the United States.

Have Questions?:

For questions about the job announcement, contact our Recruitment Team OYAjobs@oya.oregon.gov