Deputy Director

Initial Posting Date:

11/06/2026

Application Deadline:

11/22/2026

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

$11,429 - $17,704

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Deputy Director

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.  

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions.  Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment 

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety 

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits. 

• Pension and retirement programs 

• Advancement and learning opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon 

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

About this opportunity: 

• This position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by approximately Q3 2027. 

• After an initial training period, this position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work schedule, however weekly in-office work (three days per week) will be required. This position is not eligible to be fully remote. 

• This position is an executive service position and is not represented by a union. 

Here’s what you will do: 

The Deputy Director serves as the performance, technology, finance, communications, and legislative steward for OLCC and serves under the purview of the OLCC Executive Director. The Deputy oversees these key internal divisions: Communications & Public Records, Information Technology, Financial Services, Legislative & Tribal Affairs, and Internal Audits. The Deputy also represents the agency to constituent groups, interested parties, elected officials, local and state government agencies, and other partners. 

On behalf of the OLCC Executive Director, the Deputy Director develops and implements agency-wide performance metrics and long-term planning strategies. The Deputy will assist in developing, executing and monitoring the agency’s biennial budget and strategic plan. The Deputy will direct the development and implementation of OLCCs legislative agenda and lobbying strategies and ensure agency policy priorities are informed by research, best practices, national trends, and partner engagement. The Deputy leads strategic initiatives for critical cross-agency and agency-wide organizational advancement efforts. The Deputy will also provide oversight into agency program delivery as well as identify emerging issues within the agency and advise the Executive Director as needed.  

The Deputy Director provides agency-wide leadership and serves as a principal member of the agency’s Executive Team. OLCC Executive Team members must demonstrate effective leadership, with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of organizational and systems knowledge, problem-solving initiative, and self-management in their day-to-day comportment. Executive Team members must also possess skill in working with diverse groups, collaborative problem-solving and collegial relationship-building with divisions and partner groups to ensure commitment to common goals. This includes effectively communicating, coordinating and working with legislative bodies, administrators, members of boards and commissions and other agency partners and the public. As a leading member of the Executive Team, this position supports the director in the strategic leadership and oversight of the agency’s operations, services, and programs.  

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. 

Please contact [email protected] if you would like a copy of the position description. 

Here’s what you need to qualify: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Eight years of management, progressively responsible leadership, or executive level experience; ideally in federal, state, or local government 
• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field may substitute for four years of experience.
• A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or related field may substitute for up to five years of experience. 

Candidates must also have demonstrated experience in: 

• Leading complex organizational operations or multi-division teams. 
• Developing and implementing strategic plans, performance metrics, or data-driven organizational improvement initiatives. 
• Legislative engagement, policy analysis and development, representing an organization in governmental settings.

• Public sector financial management, information technology, and/or communications and public records  
   

A successful background check is required, including eligibility for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS). 

Application instructions and information: 

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application. Cover letters must be one page or less. Resumes must be three pages or less. Applications that include a cover letter over one page and/or a resume over three pages will not be considered. 

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications addressed to the OLCC and received by the posted application deadline date will be considered. 

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process. 

• Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday account. In addition to required attachments, ensure that your profile has your current job history and education. In Workday, click on Menu in the upper left corner, Jobs Hub, Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar, click on the job title and select Apply. 

Additional information: 

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. 

• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials.  Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required, and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and preferred skills will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.  

• This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.  

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range. 

• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check.  This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification. 

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section. 

• We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program. 

• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. 

Helpful links and contact information: 

Learn more about OLCC 

Understanding the State Application Process 

Help and Support webpage 

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at [email protected]. 

OLCC is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.