Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety

About the Organization:

The Division of Occupational Licensure (DOL), an agency within the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCA ), protects consumers by making sure the professionals they hire comply with state licensing laws. DOL oversees 26 boards of registration, which license and regulate more than 500,000 individuals and businesses to practice over 100 trades and professions. DOL also licenses and regulates the Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI), and the Office of Private Occupational Schools.

The mission of DOL is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by licensing qualified individuals and businesses to provide services to consumers. In addition, it is the duty of the DOL to ensure fair and consistent enforcement of the licensing laws and regulations. DOL seeks to promote consumer protection, a fair and competitive marketplace, and education and outreach.

The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed to creating and sustaining a work culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful to all its employees regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or disability status. We strive to reflect diversity in all facets and levels of our agency.

The Division of Occupational Licensure values inclusiveness and diversity within their employee and management teams. Within our community we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to maximize their skills and talents to serve our citizens.

About the Role:

The Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety Inspections ("Deputy Commissioner") primary role is to be an enabling agent for the Commissioner to carry out the Commissioner's overall duties and responsibilities in meeting the Agency's mission. Specifically, the Deputy Commissioner oversees the following units: the Elevator Inspection Unit; the Building Inspection Unit, including the Building and Engineering Division and a team of state Plumbing and Sheet Metal inspectors;

the Board of Building Regulations and Standards ("BBRS"), including the Building Official Certification Committee ("BOCC") and the Building Code Appeals Board ("BCAB");
The Architectural Access Board ("AAB"); and the Public Safety Boards Unit. The Deputy Commissioner also oversees policy development on behalf of DOL, OPSI and the boards under the Deputy Commissioner's portfolio. More generally, the Deputy Commissioner works with the Deputy Commissioner of Boards, Operations, and Policy, the First Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff and the General Counsel to manage and oversee various other initiatives, policies and hiring affecting the Agency and its programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Oversight of the operations and policies of the units within the Deputy Commissioner's portfolio.

* Manage, supervise and provide support to unit staff, most of whom work in the field with occasional in-office meetings.

* Monitor priorities, establish benchmarks for performance and document accomplishments, ensuring they are aligned with the goals of the Commissioner and the current Administration.

* In coordination with the General Counsel, manage and oversee all enforcement actions, policies, and initiatives for assigned programs.

* Work with the other Deputy Commissioners, Chiefs, and Executive Directors to ensure that that the boards, commissions, managers and staff under their supervision are appropriately responsive to the needs of external stakeholders, including consumers, licensees, representatives of the regulated professions, the legislature and the press.

* Work closely with the First Deputy and Chief of Staff to ensure proper oversight and delivery of external and internal communications.

* Address and strategically advise on unit and board-specific issues.

* Manage the agency's fleet.

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