Administrative Management

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

This position, located in the Office of Secretary in the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), oversees Department legislative proposals and policy changes that require legislative action. This position works under the Chief of Staff and his/her team to develop strategies to advance DHSS initiatives with members of the General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, administration officials, and stakeholders, and to provide them with accurate and supporting information pursuant to such strategies. This position will also regularly interact with leadership across all DHSS Divisions to develop legislative presentations, handouts, and respond to proposed legislation impacting the work of DHSS.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES for Administrative Management

• Knowledge of state, federal, and local legislative and executive processes.
• Knowledge of DHSS administered programs including, but not limited to Medicaid, child welfare, behavioral health, public health, early childhood, health equity, disability services, health services regulation, and rural health.
• Knowledge of project management and planning principles and practices.
• Demonstrated skill analyzing and interpreting legislation and policy documents.
• Demonstrated skill working with people from diverse academic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Administrative Management

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications, journalism, English or closely related curriculum and two years of professional experience in lobbying, governmental relations, political campaigns, broadcasting, communications, or public relations.

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Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.