Executive Deputy Director - Regulatory Leadership

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BRPELS in Olympia, WA seeks a Deputy Director to join the executive leadership, reporting to the Director and acting in the Director's absence. You will guide administrative functions, oversee budgeting of about $1.6 million, manage seven FTEs, and shape regulatory policies for engineers and land surveyors across the state.

A PE or PLS license and eight years of leadership and government experience are required, along with strong policy, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with active WA PE or PLS license.
• Five years of executive leadership or business management experience.
• Eight years’ knowledge of engineers, land surveyors, OS Site licensing acts and board rules.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes proactive methods to gain compliance with ethical professional standards and statutes/rules.
• Acts as case investigation program manager coordinating with various offices.
• Participates in complaint investigations using expert knowledge of WA licensing laws.
• Oversees the Board’s Internal Control program using Lean methods.
• Manages administrative, credentialing and disciplinary actions for the agency.
• Directs and evaluates staff performance and training within budget constraints.
• Represents BRPELS on national licensing committees and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy development

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Team management

Lean Methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Active WA PE or PLS license

Tools

Lean Methods

Job description

BRPELS in Olympia, WA seeks a Deputy Director to join the executive leadership, reporting to the Director and acting in the Director's absence. You will guide administrative functions, oversee budgeting of about $1.6 million, manage seven FTEs, and shape regulatory policies for engineers and land surveyors across the state.

A PE or PLS license and eight years of leadership and government experience are required, along with strong policy, communication, and stakeholder skills.