Director, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, State

Do you have experience planning, directing and evaluating programs? The Department of State, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations is seeking a motivated candidate to fill the Director, Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations position, which is crucial in overseeing registration of for-profit and nonprofit corporations and regulating charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and fundraising counsels that in Pennsylvania. Apply today to be part of a team dedicated to working with PA's corporations and charitable organizations.

The employee in this job plans, develops, directs, and evaluates programs in the registration of for-profit and nonprofit corporations and regulation of charitable organizations, professional solicitors, and fundraising counsels that operate in Pennsylvania. Work involves overseeing the imposition of fines and penalties upon non-compliant or fraudulent charitable organizations, solicitors, and fundraisers; coordinating the investigation or audit of charitable organizations suspected of fraudulent activity; developing, implementing, and evaluating operational policies and procedures to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, retrieval, and public disclosure of corporate and charitable organization filings, consistent with statutory requirements; coordinating and directing consumer education and outreach initiatives; and participating in speaking engagements before consumer groups, professional organizations, the media, and the public. Work also involves participating in the review and recommendation of legislative changes impacting corporations and charitable organizations; serving as a liaison with executive staff members, legal counsel, and legislators; providing business requirements and feedback to information technology staff responsible for the bureau's system development and maintenance; and coordinating with other agencies concerning violations of law that are beyond the purview of the Department of State.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six years of professional managerial or staff work in the administration of a corporation, charitable organization, or public organization that includes three years of supervisory experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and training that includes three years of supervisory experience.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.