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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS - 73477

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$1038K - 1973K a year

Leading business process improvements, stakeholder engagement, and team mentorship in a government operations context. | Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of government operations experience, leadership skills, and stakeholder management. | Work Activities Executive Service DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Department of Disability & Aging DDA Fiscal and Administration Nashville,TN Salary: $8,620.00 - $13,754.00 per month Closing Date: 12/22/2025 This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote). For More Information, Visit The Link Below https://www.tn.gov/disability-and-aging/about-us/work-with-us/featured/director-of-business-operations.html Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. Who We Are And What We Do The Department of Disability and Aging supports people to live the lives they envision for themselves by ensuring people can exercise rights, engage with the community and experience optimal health. At DDA, we are responsible for administration and oversight of services and supports for more than 1.5 million older adults and Tennesseans with disabilities. Key Responsibilities • Continuously evaluates and refines business processes to enhance billing accuracy, efficiency, and oversight. Leads and participates in cross-agency projects that modernize systems and streamline government operations. • Supervises and mentors staff, providing guidance, training, and professional development. Promotes a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Facilitates regular team meetings and supports succession planning and cross-training initiatives. • Directs Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver billing, ICF/IID billing and TEIS billing and payment processes. • Develops and maintains strong partnerships with TennCare, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth billing operations and continuous system improvement. • Leads transparent, timely communication with internal and external stakeholders, and drafts public-facing communications and provider memos as needed. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to 4 years in Government Operations. Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Enterprise transformation
Customer experience (CX/EX)
Strategic program management
Change management
Data-driven strategy
AI-powered analytics
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Posted 6 days ago
State of Tennessee

AUDITOR 3 - INTERNAL AUDIT - DAVIDSON - 73419

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$55K - 68K a year

Lead a small team of auditors to perform financial, compliance, operational audits and prepare audit reports ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations. | Bachelor's degree in accounting or CPA with 2-3 years of professional auditing experience including supervisory duties. | Work Activities Executive Service AUDITOR 3 - INTERNAL AUDIT - DAVIDSON Department of Children's Services Internal Audit Division Nashville, TN Salary: $4,562.00 - $5,694.00 per month Closing Date: 12/08/2025 Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Job Overview This is the first supervisory class in the Auditor sub-series. Under general supervision, employees in the class lead or supervise a small team of professional auditors in performing financial, compliance, operational and/or program audits. Assignment to a specialty without supervisory responsibilities is provided for in rare cases such as in acting as special auditor on uniquely difficult and problem audits or serving as the only auditor in a small department. Distinguishing Features: This class differs from that of Auditor 2 in that an incumbent of the latter is not responsible for supervision of professional staff. This class differs from that of Auditor 4 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for work of greater supervisory responsibility in supervising the work of several teams of auditors in the largest of auditing operations or acting as assistant director of audit in a smaller central departmental auditing operation. Key Responsibilities • Leads assigned subordinates in conducting financial, compliance, or operational audits of State departments, agencies, institutions or schools or private agencies receiving state or federal funds. • Examines policies and procedures and records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. • Examines documentation including but not limited to, financial statements, bank statements, balance sheets, purchase invoices and payroll records to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. • Reviews departmental risk assessment documentation to ensure compliance with the Financial Integrity Act. • Analyzes internal controls processes and documentation to determine adequacy of controls. • Conducts research on federal, state, and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. • Prepares draft audit narrative reports from work paper summaries under general supervision, to document audit results, clearly communicate results, and make recommendations for corrective actions. • Prepares and reviews work papers and supporting documentation from a review of records and other auditing resources identify legal, financial, compliance, and/or administrative problems or discrepancies under general supervision. • Determines sampling population, methodology, and attributes to be tested based on assigned audit program. • Conducts performance evaluations of assigned subordinates. Interprets departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for internal and external stakeholders. • Documents work performed in the course of the audit according to departmental standards, policies, and procedures for review. • Documents communications with auditees related to the audit. Prioritizes daily task list to ensure timely responses. • Attends department specific in-service training as required to enhance personal development and attends professional development and continuing education courses as required. • Operates assigned state vehicles to facilitate travel to audit assignments. Operates basic office equipment including but not limited to computers, copiers, and scanners. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a Public Accountant in good standing and experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including thirty-six quarter hours in accounting and experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. OR A Certified Public Accountant with the State of Tennessee and experience equivalent to two years of full-time increasingly responsible professional auditing work. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in business administration with a major in accounting may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year. Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Financial Auditing
Compliance Auditing
Operational Auditing
Internal Controls Analysis
Audit Report Preparation
Team Supervision
Risk Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
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Posted 14 days ago
State of Tennessee

DCS CASE MANAGER 2* - 09022025- 70910

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$44K - 55K a year

Provide case management services to children and families under state supervision, including assessments, home visits, documentation, court participation, and collaboration with service providers. | Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional child welfare or related case management experience, valid driver's license, good moral character, criminal background clearance, and ability to work flexible hours. | Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:09/02/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/08/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$3,687.00 - $4,610.00 Salary (Annually):$44,244.00 - $55,320.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Memphis, TNDepartmentChildren's Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, FOSTER CARE SUPPORT DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY This is a DCS Case Manager 2 position for the Drug Team in the Statewide Investigative & Referral Unit. This position is currently located in Shelby County. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional work providing child welfare services including, but not limited to, one or a combination of the following: social, psychological, or correctional counseling or case management; volunteer services coordination for a children's service program; and/or juvenile classification coordination. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; • Be a citizen of the United States; • Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment; • Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; • Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; • Have no conviction for a felony; • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority; • Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; • Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Overview This classification is responsible for professional case management work of routine difficulty, and performs related work as required. This is the working level class in the Children's Services Case Manager job series. An employee in this class is responsible for providing case management services to children under the State's supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 1* in that an incumbent of the latter performs entry level case management work. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for training and leading other case managers. Responsibilities • Determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, determines the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency, monitors adoptive and foster families, recruits foster parents, conducts home visits, and coordinates/observes visitation. • Maintains documentation for case files and other required documentation. Prepares for, participates and testifies in court proceedings. • Conducts interviews with alleged child victims, individuals reporting alleged abuse or child neglect, child's family, and collateral contacts; gathers required information such as school records, demographic information, medical exam/psychological information, etc., identifies supports for children and families, administers client drug screens; and conducts required assessments/assessments of home. Conducts face-to-face visits with children, resource families, providers, kinship homes, and other relevant entities. • Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours. Schedules appointments, meetings, visitation with children on caseload. Transports children to various appointments safely, assists children in preparing for placement, and sitting with children who are awaiting placement. • Communicates effectively and timely with others, engages with children and families to build trustful relationships, encourages clients to overcome barriers and achieve permanency, explains parental rights and other relevant documents to families, responds timely to families, providers, co-workers and supervision. • Convenes and identifies members for Child and Family Team Meetings to work collaboratively with all Child and Family Team Meeting participants. Develops action steps and goals to be accomplished by the Team. • Works within communities by making referrals to service providers on behalf of clients; collaborates with law enforcement officials and multi-disciplinary teams; trains foster parents, adoptive parents and community. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies • Decision Quality • Action Oriented • Customer Focus • Manages Conflict • Communicates Effectively Knowledge • Clerical • Customer and Personal Service Skills • Time Management • Active Learning and Listening • Complex Problem Solving Abilities • Written Comprehension • Deductive Reasoning • Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment • Electronic Devices • Computers • Motor Vehicles TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: • A valid driver's license • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. • Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Case management
Child welfare services
Interviewing and assessment
Documentation and record-keeping
Court testimony
Collaboration with law enforcement and multi-disciplinary teams
Time management
Communication
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Posted 3 months ago
State of Tennessee

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY - 09042025-71038

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$38K - 48K a year

Perform secretarial duties including document preparation, information compilation, customer service, and administrative support under general supervision. | High school diploma or equivalent with two years of secretarial or office clerical experience, ability to handle clerical tasks, communicate effectively, and pass background checks. | Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:09/04/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/17/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$3,197.00 - $4,001.00 Salary (Annually):$38,364.00 - $48,012.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Arlington, TNDepartmentDisability and Aging (DDA) LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING (DDA), WEST TENNESSEE REGIONAL OFFICE, SHELBY COUNTY A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote). This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to two years of increasingly responsible full-time secretarial or office clerical work. OR Qualifying full-time secretarial or office clerical experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis; additional qualifying education at an accredited college, business school or technical institute in secretarial science may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to: • Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. • Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records clerk. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for secretarial work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the highest class in the general secretary sub-series. An employee in this class applies secretarial science techniques to assist an executive in the management of time and in the handling of administrative detail. This class differs from Secretary in that an incumbent of the latter performs work of less scope and complexity and has less responsibility for records and reports. This class differs from those in the Executive Secretary class in that incumbents of the latter have greater responsibility in areas of interpretation and enforcement of secretarial procedures, personal contacts, application of the theory and practice of secretarial science at an advanced level, and performance work of greater scope and complexity. Responsibilities • Performs a variety of routine clerical functions such as compiling/assembling information for dissemination. Types a variety of material of narrative, tabular, statistical and other nature including correspondence, memoranda, abstracts, articles, business, case, legal, medical, and other items. • Answers questions to provide assistance and direction regarding policies, procedures, and agency information. • Contacts outside agencies for reference data to ensure accuracy of settlements; researches past purchase orders, contracts, and other items as requested; and contacts vendors for price quotes. • Audits employee time sheets and business relevant documents for accuracy and completeness. • Monitors reports and databases, employee requisition lists for hiring process, outstanding purchasing and requisition orders, inventory levels of standard office supplies, and office equipment. • Communicates by telephone, e-mail, or personal contact. Provides polite and effective customer service to all individuals that contact the agency. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies • Manages Ambiguity • Manages Complexity • Action Oriented • Plans and Aligns • Resourcefulness Knowledge • Clerical • Customer and Personal Service Skills • Active Learning and Listening • Speaking • Reading Comprehension • Service Orientation • Time Management Abilities • Written Comprehension • Speech Recognition Tools & Equipment • Personal Computer • Telephone • Copy Machine • Scanner • Calculator

Administrative
Scheduling coordination
Customer relationship management
Conflict resolution
Professional written and verbal communication
Time management
Process improvement
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Posted 3 months ago
State of Tennessee

DCS CASE MANAGER 3 - 09042025-71023

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$50K - 74K a year

Lead and perform complex case management work for children and families under state supervision, including mentoring staff, conducting investigations, coordinating services, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. | Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional child welfare experience, valid driver's license, good moral character, criminal background clearance, and ability to work flexible hours. | Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:09/04/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/10/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$4,136.00 - $6,183.00 Salary (Annually):$49,632.00 - $74,196.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Jackson, TNDepartmentChildren's Services LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, MADISON COUNTY This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional work providing child welfare services including, but not limited to, one or a combination of the following: social, psychological, or correctional counseling or case management; volunteer services coordination for a children's service program; and/or juvenile classification coordination. Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must: • Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application; • Be a citizen of the United States; • Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment; • Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation; • Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority; • Have no conviction for a felony; • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority; • Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check; • Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs. Overview This classification is responsible for professional case management work of considerable difficulty and lead work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required. This is the lead level class in the DCS Case Manager job series. An employee in this class is responsible for leading and training subordinates in the performance of case management work for children under the State's supervision, in State custody, or at risk of State custody, and their families. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 2* in that an incumbent of the latter performs working level case management work. This class differs from DCS Case Manager 4 in that an incumbent of the latter performs supervisory work over an entire case management team or single/small in an institutional setting. Responsibilities • Serves as a mentor for less-experienced case management staff by providing guidance and suggestions for difficult/multi-faceted cases. Participates in multi-disciplinary teams including Child Protective Services Investigative Team, Foster Care Review Board, Community Advisory Board, in order to gain a global perspective about case planning decisions. • Determines if abuse or neglect has occurred, who the abuser is, the level of risk or harm to the child, determines the need for a safety plan, makes recommendations regarding permanency and/or termination of parental rights, monitors adoptive and foster families, recruits foster parents, conducts home visits, and coordinates/observes visitation. • Maintains documentation for case files and other required documentation. Prepares for, participates and testifies in court proceedings. • Conducts interviews with alleged child victims, individuals reporting alleged abuse or child neglect, child's family, and collateral contacts; gathers required information such as school records, demographic information, medical exam/psychological information, etc., identifies supports for children and families, administers client drug screens; and conducts required assessments/assessments of home. Conducts face-to-face visits with children, resource families, providers, kinship homes, and other relevant entities. • Works flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and after hours. Schedules appointments, meetings, visitation with children on caseload. Transports children to various appointments safely, assists children in preparing for placement, and sitting with children who are awaiting placement. • Communicates effectively and timely with others, engages with children and families to build trustful relationships, encourages clients to overcome barriers and achieve permanency, explains parental rights and other relevant documents to families, responds timely to families, providers, co-workers and supervision. • Convenes and identifies members for Child and Family Team Meetings to work collaboratively with all Child and Family Team Meeting participants. Develops action steps and goals to be accomplished by the Team. • Works within communities by making referrals to service providers on behalf of clients; collaborates with law enforcement officials and multi-disciplinary teams; trains foster parents, adoptive parents and community. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies • Decision Quality • Action Oriented • Customer Focus • Manages Conflict • Communicates Effectively Knowledge • Clerical • Customer and Personal Service Skills • Time Management • Active Learning and Listening • Complex Problem Solving Abilities • Written Comprehension • Deductive Reasoning • Inductive Reasoning Tools & Equipment • Electronic Devices • Computers • Motor Vehicles TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: • A valid driver's license • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. • Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Case management
Child welfare services
Mentoring and training
Court testimony
Home visits
Client assessments
Communication
Conflict management
Time management
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Posted 3 months ago
State of Tennessee

DCS REGIONAL DIRECTOR - TN VALLEY - CHILD PROGRAMS - 71020

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$78K - 100K a year

Supervise and direct all functions of child programs and staff within a regional office, build community relationships, and resolve program issues. | Bachelor's degree in social services (master's preferred), 5-7 years social services experience, and 2-3 years supervisory experience. | Work Activities Executive Service DCS REGIONAL DIRECTOR - TN VALLEY - CHILD PROGRAMS Department of Children's Services Regional Operations - Child Programs Chattanooga, TN Salary: $6479.00 - $8370.00 per month Closing Date: 09/08/2025 Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Job Overview This classification has a considerable workload functioning at the highest level of program supervision in a field/regional office. An employee in this class must be able to work independently with minimal supervision on assigned tasks. Key Responsibilities • Supervise and direct all functions of program area (Child Programs, Child Safety, Juvenile Justice) within the assigned geographical region. • Overall supervision of front-line and managerial program staff within the assigned geographical region. • Build and maintain relationships with community partners and courts within assigned geographic region. • Review complaints and concerns within assigned area and provide feedback, engage staff and clients to resolve barriers or issues. • Partner with other leaders to share information, move tasks forward, and improve overall practice. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a social services related field, master's degree preferred. A minimum of five to seven years experience in social services or child welfare. A minimum of two to three years of supervisory experience. Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Program supervision
Staff supervision
Community partnership
Complaint resolution
Leadership collaboration
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Posted 3 months ago
State of Tennessee

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 - 70843

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$85K - 116K a year

Provide high-level executive support to senior leaders including managing calendars, correspondence, travel, meetings, events, and office operations to ensure smooth functioning of the executive office. | Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of professional administrative experience supporting senior leaders or C-suite in a fast-paced environment, preferably with government or public sector experience. | Work Activities Executive Service EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 3 Department of Finance and Administration Administration Nashville, TN Salary: $85,380 - $115,512 Annually Closing Date: 09/14/2025 This position offers a Hybrid style workplace. For More Information, Visit The Link Below https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/finance/job-specification-files/Executive_Admin_Assistant_3.pdf How You Make a Difference In This Role This is more than a support role -- it's a chance to work alongside senior leadership at the center of state government operations. You'll have a direct impact on high-level initiatives, build relationships across agencies, and contribute to work that matters for the people of Tennessee every day. Job Overview This Executive Administrative Assistant 3 supports three key leaders: the Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner for Administration/Chief of Staff, and the Executive Internal Auditor. This position serves by advocating for his/her principals, optimizing schedules, running interference, proactively meeting needs, and prioritizing customer service so these leaders can focus on driving impact for the State of Tennessee. Key Responsibilities • Executive Support & Communication Serve as the primary contact for the executives, handling inquiries with professionalism and discretion. • Manage correspondence and inboxes triage messages, draft responses, and flag priority issues. • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including the Governor's Office, legislative staff, other agencies, private sector partners, and the general public. • Meetings, Calendars & Travel Maintain complex executive calendars, schedule meetings, and resolve conflicts. • Coordinate meeting logistics, including agendas, materials, technology setup, and catering. • Plan and book executive travel, including creating travel authorizations and preparing detailed itineraries, and process post-travel expense reports. • Document & Presentation Preparation Draft, edit, and format official letters, memos, reports, and presentations. • Prepare high-quality meeting agendas and briefing materials. • Maintain organized digital and physical files, ensuring secure and easy access. • Office Operations & Team Onboarding Keep the executive office running efficiently, managing supplies, equipment, and workspace readiness. • Coordinate onboarding for new team members that report to the executives arrange technology, security badges, workspace, and system access. • Support offboarding by closing access, collecting equipment, and ensuring security compliance. • Event Planning & Special Projects Plan and execute department events, retreats, and high-profile engagements. • Manage logistics end-to-end: venue booking, invites, vendor coordination, and on-site support. • Provide hands-on assistance during events and troubleshoot issues in real time. • Social Media & Executive Presence Drafts posts or updates, and monitors online interactions of the executives professional social media. • Support the departments brand identity by maintaining a professional executive online presence. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelors degree is required. A degree in business, public administration, communications or a related field is preferred. Experience: 4+ years of full-time professional staff administrative experience or related work. Candidates should have proven experience as an executive assistant supporting C-suite or senior leaders, with a strong track record in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Experience in government or the public sector is a plus. Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

Executive support
Calendar management
Travel coordination
Correspondence management
Event planning
Stakeholder liaison
Document and presentation preparation
Office operations
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Posted 4 months ago
State of Tennessee

REGULATORY BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2 - 09022025-70918

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$48K - 72K a year

Perform moderately complex regulatory board administrative tasks including reviewing applications, issuing licenses, handling complaints, supervising staff, and coordinating examinations and meetings. | High school diploma or equivalent with four years of relevant administrative or management experience, supervisory skills, strong communication, and ability to handle regulatory compliance tasks. | Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:09/02/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/08/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$4,017.00 - $6,039.00 Salary (Annually):$48,204.00 - $72,468.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Nashville, TNDepartmentHealth LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, HEALTH RELATED BOARDS DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Qualifications Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to four years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following: management, administrative support to management, or clerical experience. Substitution of College Education for Experience: Course work credit received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a month-for-month basis to a maximum of four years (e.g., 45 quarter hours may substitute for one year of the required experience. OR Experience equivalent to one year as a Regulatory Board Admin Asst 1 with the State of Tennessee. Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for regulatory boards administrative work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class handles moderately complex activities for a regulatory board necessary for the execution of statutes and mandates and may supervise staff. This class differs from Regulatory Board Admin Asst 1 in that an incumbent of the latter handles less complex administrative activities and does not function as a supervisor. This class differs from Regulatory Board Admin Asst 3 in that an incumbent of the latter supervises a larger staff. Responsibilities • Reviews and evaluates licensure/applications, permits, certifications, and/or other statements of authority for completeness and accuracy and makes recommendations to accept or reject in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Makes determinations on requests for reciprocity and renewal per policy and ensures mandates are implemented as assigned. • Issues licenses, certificates, registration, or other statements of authority to practice in an occupation or profession. • Handles complaints and explains policies and procedures to applicants, the general public, board and commission members, and other entities. Responds to applicant inquiries and provides information to external entities regarding licenses and related information. • May supervise and evaluation the performance of staff. May prepare leave and attendance requests and timesheets. • Supervises or coordinates the scheduling of requisite competency examinations and meetings for pertinent boards or commissions. Ensures notification of testing dates, times, and locations are communicated to all necessary parties. • Examines the status of cases and relates findings to appropriate personnel. • Maintains and processes licensure payment records and accounts for fees to include refunds and returned checks. Enters and/or revises data from multiple sources into database. • Coordinates the collection and preparation of reports for submission to the board. Discusses any issues concerning the preparation of reports with supervisor. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies • Customer Focus • Manages Ambiguity • Manages Complexity • Action Oriented • Communicates Effectively Knowledge • Customer and Personal Service • Administration and Management • Clerical Skills • Reading Comprehension • Troubleshooting • Writing • Coordination • Social Perceptiveness Abilities • Oral Comprehension & Expression • Deductive Reasoning • Mathematical Reasoning • Written Comprehension • Information Ordering Tools & Equipment • Computers & Tablets • Printer/Copier/Scanner/Fax Machine • Calculator • Phones TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: • A valid driver's license • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. • Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Administrative support
Supervision
Customer service
Scheduling coordination
Communication
Data entry
Complaint handling
Report preparation
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Posted 4 months ago
State of Tennessee

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT 3 - 09012025-70851

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$48K - 60K a year

Supervise administrative staff, develop and implement policies, manage budgets and resources, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate agency operations. | Bachelor's degree with 3 years of professional administrative experience or equivalent substitutions, valid driver's license, and ability to complete criminal history and vulnerable persons registry checks. | Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:09/01/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/21/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$4,017.00 - $5,028.00 Salary (Annually):$48,204.00 - $60,336.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Nashville, TNDepartmentEnvironment and Conservation LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, WATER RESOURCES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY For More Information, Visit The Link Below https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00044343_asa_3_dwr_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree AND experience equivalent to three years of increasingly responsible full-time professional staff administrative experience. Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying full-time increasingly responsible sub professional, paraprofessional, or professional experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of four years. Substitution of Education for Experience: Additional graduate coursework in public administration, business administration, or other acceptable field may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years. OR Two years of increasingly responsible professional administrative services experience with the State of Tennessee. Necessary Special Qualifications: Positions within the Division of Rehabilitation Services of the Department of Human Services will be required to: • Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority. • Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority. • Supply a fingerprint sample prescribed by the TBI based criminal history records check. • Submit to a review of their status on the Department of Health¿s vulnerable persons registry. Overview Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional staff administrative work of considerable difficulty and supervisory work of routine difficulty in support of line operations; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Features: This is the first supervisory class in the Admin Services Assistant sub-series. Incumbents in this classification often supervise professional and sub professional staff in accomplishing administrative services and related departmental functions. Certain assignments with no supervision of professional staff may be included in this class when the work performed is of considerable scope and complexity. This work involves considerable responsibility for developing, implementing and enforcing pertinent policies and procedures. This class differs from that of Admin Services Assistant 2 in that incumbents of the latter function at the working level and perform work of lesser scope and complexity. This class differs from that of Admin Services Assistant 4 in that incumbents of the latter function with a higher degree of independence and have greater scope and impact in the areas of policy development, fiscal control, and personal contacts. This class differs from that of more specialized classes that perform administrative services related and analytic duties in that incumbents of the latter perform these duties within a specific, limited field and function as analytic specialists, rather than generalists. Responsibilities Developing Objectives and Strategies: • Assists in developing policies and procedures for implementing new or modifying existing administrative services programs and activities. Monitoring And Controlling Resources • Prepares budgets for the agency. • Reviews operating budgets to determine the agency's budgetary needs. • Monitors the agency's purchase orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. • Conducts grant administration and monitoring to ensure compliance with grant requirements. • Maintains appropriate records of agency inventory and property. Making Decisions And Solving Problems • Resolves problems according to agency policies and procedures. Interacting With Computers • Utilizes appropriate computer programs to accomplish administrative activities. Communicating With Persons Outside Organization • Serves as a liaison between the agency and the general public, persons in other state departments and divisions, officials, government representatives, and entities outside the organization in order to explain matters of procedure and regulation. • Prepares and edits organizational publications for a variety of audiences. Guiding, Directing, And Motivating Subordinates • Writes job plans to ensure performance objectives are established. • Conducts performance evaluations to provide feedback on employee performance. • Supervises staff. Staffing Organizational Units • Makes recommendations on staff employment, retention, promotion, demotion, and other human resources actions. Communicating With Supervisors, Peers, Or Subordinates • Communicates managerial directives to program operations to ensure their enforcement. • Studies operations and services to make suggestions to management for improvements. • Communicates project status or other relevant information to supervisors on a regular basis. Coordinating The Work And Activities Of Others • Supervises a program function of significant scope and impact. • Supervises the preparation and maintenance of a variety of pertinent records and reports. Performing Administrative Activities • Performs human resources administration in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, affirmative action, recruitment, employee development, and training. • May act as the Administrative Services Officer or the Assistant Administrative Services Officer based on the complexity of the administrative services operation and the size of the agency. • Plans programs to meet agency objectives. • Performs a variety of general staff administrative duties to support program operations. • Coordinates printing services, mail services, or stores and warehousing services for the agency. • Conducts space planning and facility management to ensure environment, health, and safety standards are met. Documenting/Recording Information • Prepares records and reports to meet agency needs. • Reviews records and reports in order to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards. • Maintains agency records based on established guidelines. Scheduling Work And Activities • Makes work assignments to staff in order to achieve agency objectives. Training And Teaching Others • Trains subordinate staff. Analyzing Data Or Information • Interprets and enforces existing policies and methods. • Analyzes pertinent policies and procedures to make recommendations for improvements. • Analyzes the organization, economy, efficiency, and quality of agency operations and services to make recommendations for improvements. Getting Information • Conducts research in one or more of the following areas to obtain relevant information: fiscal, economic, non-technical legal, legislative, and publications. Competencies (KSA's) Competencies • Fairness to Direct Reports • Written Communications • Career Ambition • Composure • Motivating Others • Innovation Management • Dealing with Ambiguity • Decision Quality • Listening • Intellectual Horsepower Knowledge • Administrative and Management • Computers and Electronics • Economics and Accounting • Law and Government • Mathematics • Principles and Methods for Education and Training • Principles and Procedures of Human Resources • Providing Customer Service Skills • Active Learning and Listening • Coordination of Administrative Activities • Critical Thinking • Equipment Maintenance • Instructing • Judgment and Decision Making • Management of Financial Resources • Management of Personnel Resources • Mathematic • Monitoring • Negotiation • Persuasion • Problem Solving • Reading Comprehension • Service Orientation • Social Perceptiveness • Speaking • Time Management • Troubleshooting • Writing Abilities • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning • Oral Expression and Comprehension • Problem Sensitivity • Selective Attention • Time Sharing • Written Expression and Comprehension Tools & Equipment • Personal Computer • Telephone • Microfiche • Microfilm • Fax Machine • Printer • Scanner • Copy Machine • Calculator • Retail Sales Equipment Other Office Related Equipment As Required TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications: • A valid driver's license • For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations. Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. • Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.

Administrative and Management
Management of Financial Resources
Management of Personnel Resources
Coordination of Administrative Activities
Written Communications
Problem Solving
Time Management
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Posted 4 months ago
State of Tennessee

TDOT TEAM LEAD - 09022025- 70795

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$89K - 115K a year

Lead and supervise professional and technical staff, manage unit work plans, schedules, and budgets, mentor and develop team members, and implement department policies to achieve strategic goals. | Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, strong leadership and supervisory skills, and ability to manage resources and change effectively. | Work Activities Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time:09/02/2025 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/15/2025 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly):$7,384.00 - $9,601.00 Salary (Annually):$88,608.00 - $115,212.00 Job Type:Full-Time City, State Location:Nashville, TNDepartmentTransportation LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, BUREAU CHIEF ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position is in the Passenger Transportation, Rail and Freight Division - Freight and Rail Safety & Engineering Section. For More Information, Visit The Link Below https://www.tdot.tn.gov/PublicDocuments/HR/Passenger-Transportation-Rail-and-Freight-Division-Freight-and-Rail-Safety-&-Engineering-Section-e8d091.pdf This position has a starting salary of $9,100 monthly/$109,200 annually. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS (Education must be from an accredited institution.) Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years of demonstrated competency in related field OR Associate degree in related field and 7 years of demonstrated competency in related field OR High school diploma and 9 years of demonstrated competency in related field Necessary Special Qualifications Some positions may require a professional license and/or certification. Any requirement will be denoted in the position description. Overview SUMMARY The TDOT Team Lead will supervise professional and technical staff and supervisors. This role will apply and lead the unit implementation plan. This position will develop, mentor, and train each team through empowerment, communication, and delegated authority. This position will use the department policies, discipline specific technical guidance, procedures, and manuals to deliver the expected outcomes. The TDOT Team Lead will pilot national best practices within their team and report and recommend ideas that drive innovation and efficiency. This role will develop work plans that are in alignment with the unit's implementation plans. The Team Lead will manage unit work plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring expected outcomes, performance, and accountability of each team member. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES • Manage resources to allow the team to perform their roles effectively and efficiently, optimizing the team's ability to successfully address unanticipated challenges • Implement the unit work plans in alignment with the department’s strategic vision • Develop, monitor, and maintain schedules and budgets • Mentor staff in the areas of leadership, professional conduct, emotional intelligence, and teamwork • Manage change by serving as the bridge between executive direction and the envisioned change, clarifying the vision, taking ownership of the change, communicating effectively, remaining transparent, and holding yourself and others accountable throughout the process • Minimize potential impacts to the project scope, schedule, and budget by proactively assessing risk factors on assigned projects • Enforce safe work practices and procedures, encouraging team members to identify unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards without fear of retribution • Provide direct supervision to staff. Serve as an advocate to inspire and empower the team to challenge conventional processes, and to research, pilot, and implement innovative concepts that drive efficiency and improve sustainability of department resources, while concurrently navigating daily issues regarding work responsibilities, colleague, and customer relations • Implement TDOT's procedure related to disciplinary actions, including prompt acknowledgement of a concern, coordination with executive staff, and maintenance of required documentation • Build a culture of continuous learning, enacting a succession planning process that recruits staff, develops leaders both functionally and culturally, and ensures continuity of critical roles and employee retention • Lead the team in providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers, exercising effective listening skills, providing prompt responses, and communicating effectively • Create a culture of accomplishment by communicating expectations, assisting employees in establishing measurable goals, providing timely feedback, and training, ensuring the necessary tools are available for the employee to achieve their goals and formally and informally celebrating the achievement of goals with the employee • Build a culture of continuous learning through the development of employees both functionally and culturally to ensure continuity of critical roles and employee retention Competencies (KSA's) Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies (KSACs) Skilled in team building, communication, change management, and emotional intelligence Skilled in leading meetings, including agenda writing and time management Skilled in innovative and creative problem solving Ability to develop and maintain working relationships and communicate with a wide variety of individuals Ability to use critical thinking and judgement to problem solve and make well informed decisions independently Ability to perform multiple tasks accurately and in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of interviewing practices and techniques Knowledge of the principles in leading groups to achieve the desired objectives, including conflict resolution Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision including planning, organizing, directing, motivating, and making decisions Knowledge for the rules, processes, and technical skill sets for the area supervised

team building
communication
change management
emotional intelligence
meeting leadership
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Posted 4 months ago
State of Tennessee

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION DIRECTOR - 70297

State of TennesseeTennesseeFull-time
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Compensation$102K - 133K a year

Manage administrative functions including budget, contracts, grants, procurement, staff supervision, and strategic planning for public health laboratories. | Master's degree with 3+ years administrative and fiscal experience plus 2+ years supervisory experience, or 6+ years administrative experience with 3+ years supervisory experience. | Work Activities Executive Service ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION DIRECTOR Department of Health Division of Laboratory Services Nashville, TN Salary: $8,534 to $11,076 monthly Closing Date: 09/15/2025 ¿Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to Dr. Kara Levinson ([email protected])¿. Background Check This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. Who We Are And What We Do The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Division of Laboratory Services (DLS) provides clinical and environmental testing services through two public health laboratories located in Nashville and Knoxville. This position is based at the Nashville Central Public Health Laboratory, a dedicated facility with over 180 full-time employees. This position reports to the Laboratory Director and will provide management and coordination of administrative functions within a laboratory setting, including oversight of budget and finances, contract management, grant management, lab supply and asset procurement, inventory management, and billing. Job Overview The Administrative Division Director is part of the laboratory leadership team and assists with planning, policy and procedure review, budget formulation, legislative review, and developing strategic and programmatic goals and milestones. The Administrative Division Director provides staff with fiscal direction, operational and administrative oversight, and training necessary for the laboratory to effectively meet regulatory obligations and organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities • Oversees and manages the annual operational and grant budgets for both Nashville Central Laboratory and Knoxville Regional Laboratory. • Oversees sources of revenue, including clinical and environmental billing, cost studies, and reimbursement processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and audit readiness. • Provides oversight of the laboratory contracts and procurement processes, implementing and renewing contracts in compliance with state requirements and ensuring sufficient supplies are maintained for all laboratory sections. • Provides effective and efficient administrative leadership, including budget management, grant metrics and milestones, resource allocation, and strategic planning, to ensure lab management and staff, as well as current and future laboratory services, are properly funded and supported. • Oversees the Grants team, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met for existing grants and pursuing additional grant funding opportunities relevant to the laboratory. • Ensures the Administrative Division is staffed with fully qualified personnel who are trained and competent in providing the highest quality of laboratory services. • Provides direction and training to staff on fiscal processes so they can effectively manage and oversee section budgets and contracts. • Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with the state departments, divisions, and external partners. • Contributes to the laboratories strategic planning and implementation. • Provides leadership to staff by helping develop and implement organizational goals and continuous improvement efforts. • Assist with leading and managing administrative activities involved in transitioning from the existing laboratory to the new laboratory facility. Minimum Qualifications • Hold a masters degree from an accredited college or university with at least three (3) years of full-time, pertinent administrative experience, including budgetary and/or fiscal management, and at least two (2) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience, OR • Have a minimum six (6) years of full-time, pertinent administrative experience, including budgetary and/or fiscal management, and at least three (3) years of supervisory and/or managerial experience. • Substitution of education for experience: graduate coursework received from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-to-year basis to a maximum of two years, with there being no substitution for supervisory/managerial experience. Additionally, up to two years of post-baccalaureate training (e.g., fellowships) may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.

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