Executive Director of the Joint Commission on Technology and Science

Job Duties

The Joint Commission on Technology and Science (JCOTS) is recruiting for an Executive Director in Richmond, Virginia. JCOTS was initially established in 1997 by the Virginia General Assembly and charged with evaluating the impact of existing statutes and proposed legislation related to technology and science in the Commonwealth and advising the General Assembly on matters related to technology and science (Code of Virginia, 30-85).

The Executive Director works closely with JCOTS legislative members and leads the JCOTS staff to fulfill these responsibilities.

Duties / Responsibilities

Manage and supervise the daily operations and activities of JCOTS and its staff. Ensure all work created by such staff is of high quality.

Manage JCOTS's budget appropriation

• Plan and attend JCOTS meetings and prepare minutes for each meeting
• Develop JCOTS work plans and coordinate work plan activities and projects with JCOTS members and others
• Represent JCOTS in meetings with General Assembly leadership and other agency heads and managers and in making formal presentations to stakeholders and the public
• Facilitate connections with industry stakeholders, interest groups, experts, and agencies to assist in JCOTS's work
• Additional tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of the legislative process
• Familiarity with the functions of the House of Delegates and the Senate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Highly organized and diligent
• Management experience

Additional Considerations

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, electrical engineering, computer science, informatics, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Special Instructions

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Contact Information

Name : Claire Ivill

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.