DEPUTY COMMISSIONER RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: October 11, 2024 - The Deputy Commissioner actively participates in policy development and strategy planning for housing development, ensuring alignment with the Mayor's vision while managing transparent processes for resource allocation. This position measure is developed to achieve agency goals while fostering relationships with key stakeholders such as Maryland DHCD, HUD, and financial institutions to support the housing agenda. Additionally, leadership is provided across five departments within the Development division, addressing risks and representing the agency at various legislative and community events as a subject matter expert.

Tips for Deputy Commissioner Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Deputy Commissioner, Health and Human Services Agency, Sacramento, CA

Job Summary:

  • Provides effective leadership, management, and oversight of the area and develops staff through review of performance data, consultation, training, and performance appraisal. 
  • Responsible for hiring and selection, assigning work, completing performance evaluations, recommending personnel disciplinary actions, and scheduling and approving leave. 
  • Holds regular team meetings.
  • Manages and oversees processes and projects related to eligibility policy for Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, and other state and federal programs administered by HHSC and AES. 
  • Negotiates and coordinates complex program changes with federal officials and state executive leadership to secure approval of program, policy, and procedure changes. 
  • Interprets complex federal and state statutes, regulations, and guidance.
  • Assesses the impact of changes on enterprise agencies, stakeholders, and legislative staff.
  • Implements necessary rule changes based on federal and state regulation changes. 
  • Ensures programs are in compliance with state and federal laws. Ensures policy information is disseminated appropriately across all AES areas and to relevant internal and external stakeholders. 
  • Develops and implements senior-level work plans and timelines. 
  • Prepares and presents briefings for executive-level staff including the Executive Commissioner.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Project Management (Hard Skills)
  • Policy Interpretation (Hard Skills)
  • Negotiation (Soft Skills)
  • Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
  • Stakeholder Engagement (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)

2. Deputy Commissioner, Department of Transportation, Atlanta, GA

Job Summary:

  • Participate in the Agency's policy development and strategy planning as it relates to housing development activity
  • Prioritizes development resources in alignment with the Mayor's development vision
  • Develop and manage transparent and efficient processes for putting the Agency's development resources into action
  • Develop and manage effective accountability processes to ensure prompt achievement of agency goals and objectives
  • Develop and strengthen agency relationships with Maryland DHCD, HUD, banks, CDFIs, foundations, and other institutions that might provide funds for or otherwise support the housing development agenda
  • Stand in for the Commissioner and the Chief Operating Officer and otherwise represent the agency at legislative hearings, community forums, or other events, particularly in furtherance of the housing development agenda
  • Provide management, oversight and leadership development for five departments in the Development division (Land Transactions and Management, Project Finance and Development, Affordable & Fair Housing, Grants Management and Neighborhood Development and Outreach).
  • Works with Access and Eligibility Services Senior Leadership Team members and AES unit staff to identify and resolve risks and issues.
  • Represents the AES as a subject matter expert at legislative hearings, business meetings, council and committee meetings, and conferences and seminars.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Policy Development (Hard Skills)
  • Resource Management (Hard Skills)
  • Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
  • Accountability Management (Hard Skills)
  • Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
  • Public Representation (Soft Skills)
  • Leadership Development (Soft Skills)
  • Risk Management (Hard Skills)

3. Deputy Commissioner, Department of Education, Albany, NY

Job Summary:

  • Sharing in the Commissioner's responsibility by the delegation for the direction, executive management, and program coordination of all ANA's activities.
  • Communicating and coordinating with the Commissioner, ANA Division Directors and other senior staff, and other senior leaders at the Secretarial and Assistant Secretarial levels.
  • Providing confidential and pre-decisional advice and recommendations to the Commissioner on nationwide grant, contract, and interagency matters, including major government re-invention initiatives, fiscal and administrative policy compliance, and operational strategies.
  • Advising the Assistant Secretary, ACF on the formulation, development, and implementation of legislation and policies.
  • Advocating for the agency's position on issues affecting Native Americans before Congress, interest groups, specific consumers, and the general public.
  • Providing leadership in the planning, development, operations, and policy compliance efforts of ANA discretionary grants and contracts for evaluation, technical assistance, training, and financial support.
  • Provide vision and management for the Department's wide-ranging programs including environmental health, maternal and child health, chronic disease, substance use, epidemiology, vital statistics, local health, and emergency preparedness. 
  • Works across health and social service departments within state government, as well as with legislators and outside stakeholders. 
  • Provide senior-level leadership, engage in policy development, and set strategic priorities for a wide range of the Department's initiatives
  • Advises the AES Senior Leadership Team of potential issues and works collaboratively to identify solutions. 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Executive Management (Hard Skills)
  • Communication (Soft Skills)
  • Advisory Skills (Soft Skills)
  • Legislative Advocacy (Soft Skills)
  • Leadership (Soft Skills)
  • Program Development (Hard Skills)
  • Collaboration (Soft Skills)
  • Strategic Planning (Hard Skills)