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Join the Office of Professional Regulation! Seeking a capable professional to join a highly skilled workforce that manages over 50 professions. This position is dedicated to supervising OPR's licensing team of nine (9) licensing staff with individual portfolios that collectively manage approximately 52 professions and 80,000 licensees. The ideal candidate will be familiar with administrative law context that relies on statutes, rules, and established processes. Must promote a collaborative and professional workplace that provides exceptional customer service. The supervisor will be comfortable supporting staff through education and development activities that include regular coaching and continual improvement goals. Manages staff schedules, coverage, and backup with sensitivity to licensing and renewal demands. Supports professional advisor, board, and stakeholder groups, as well as supervisors, peers and policy staff. Candidate must be adept at leading teams and utilizing sophisticated online systems and shared workspaces. If you enjoy working with a dynamic team while juggling multiple priorities, this may be the job for you! This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days on site during hours of operation and ability to be on site additional days when needed.

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This position,Secretary of State's Office Licensing Supervisor (Job Requisition #50084), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactaprille.morrison@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are performed in normal office setting. Some overtime or evening work may be required. An incumbent can expect to receive inquiries or complaints from clients dissatisfied with service received from a practitioner within a licensed profession.

Five (5) years or more experience in interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations; data collection and analysis; managing support services; or implementing program policies and procedures INCLUDING oversight of a project, program, operation, business, or organization AND one (1) year or more of leadership or supervisory experience.

Associates Degree or Higher

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.