Job Posting: Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs

State Council On Developmental Disabilities

JC-422891
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Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs
C. E. A.

$9,755.00 - $20,144.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/5/2024

Job Description and Duties

This is a readvertisement. If you have previously applied to this job control, you do not need to resubmit an application.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs is the lead position fulfilling the department’s state mission for systems change and capacity building. This position involves the systemic identification and removal of barriers that keep people with I/DD from living integrated lives in the community. As a member of the SCDD Executive Team, the Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs leads the department’s policy and advocate activity. The Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs receives administrative direction from the Chief Deputy Director and policy and programmatic direction from the Executive Director and Chief Deputy Director. The Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs has full range of responsibilities for managing and supervising staff in the Headquarters Policy & Public Affairs unit.

 

The Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs is critical to the success of the organization since this position is responsible for all policy development activities for the Council as required under Federal and State law and has the primary responsibility to represent the Council before the California State Legislature and other organizations to develop positions on various legislative and other programmatic proposals. Without these services the Council would not be to meet its mandates as required by Federal and State law.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

    Additional Documents

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-422891
    Position #(s):
    792-100-7500-002
    Working Title:
    Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs
    Classification:
    C. E. A.
    $9,755.00 - $20,144.00

    This position is for C.E.A Level A. Salary range $9,755 - $11,807.

    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Telework:
    Hybrid
    Job Type:
    Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

    Department Information

    The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD/State Council) is an independent state agency mandated by federal and state law to pursue systemic change,capacity-building, and advocacy to promote a person-centered consumer and family-based system of services and supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).The goal of the federal law is to enable individuals with IDD(self-advocates) to maximize their self-determination,independence, productivity, and community integration and inclusion. The State Council (Council) consists of 31 voting members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor.

    Department Website: http://www.scdd.ca.gov

    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: 5/5/2024

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    State Council On Developmental Disabilities
    Attn: SCDD Recruitment
    3831 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 125
    Sacramento, CA 95834

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    State Council On Developmental Disabilities
    SCDD Recruitment
    3831 N. Freeway Blvd., Suite 125
    Sacramento, CA 95834
    * We strongly encourage submitting an online application through CalCareers.*
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is required and must be included.
    • Degree and/or School Transcripts
    • Statement of Qualifications -

      A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit an SOQ as intructed below, will eliminate your application from the screening process. A resume or cover letter does not take place of the SOQ.

    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    Examination Qualification Requirements

    All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

    Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

    General Qualifications

    State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

    Knowledge and Abilities

    Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

    Knowledge
    Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques or organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Objectives, and the Deputy's role in the equal employment opportunity program.

    The Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs is knowledgeable about the developmental disabilities service system; experienced in State budget development, implementation and fiscal management, familiar with laws, regulations, budgets and their associated processes; performs tasks that involve investigative and technical analytical work; familiar with evaluation techniques and use of data for evaluation and public policy.

    Ability
    Ability     to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrates the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals. Gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters. Develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches.

    Expert at reviewing and editing complex technical reports; able to develop consensus among diverse groups through negotiation; articulate both verbally and in writing about the positions of the Council; able to maintain a positive working relationship with all components of the public and private advocacy systems including the State administration and Legislature. Able to travel and work extended hours; and functioning effectively and cooperatively as an integral part of a creative professional organization.

    The Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs has the ability to perform high-level administrative and policy influencing functions and provides effective and broad administrative or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

    The Deputy Director of Public Policy and Affairs is able to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with state, federal, and local agencies and the regulated community; able in responding productively and effectively navigating sensitively charged issues or problems.  

     

    These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

    CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

    CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

    CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

    Desirable Qualifications

    In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

    In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

    1. Knowledge of SCDD organization and functions of CA government.
    2. Knowledge of issues involving policy matters affecting SCDD program mission.
    3. Experience developing cooperative working relationships within the Legislative and Executive branches.
    4. Experience in a public policy leadership role.
    5. Experience analyzing complex problems to form legislative solutions, including experience tracking and analyzing state and federal legislation.
    6. Experience with a council or commission and served as a lead staff on a committee.
    7. Experience directing policy through council members, local offices, or community networks.
    8. Experience as an expert on state or local disability or human services policies.

    Examination Information

    All applicants must posses the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements described in this annoucncement. 


    Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent     status in the civil service.

    This examination will consist of a review of the candidate's Statement of Qualification that describes their education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications, using predetermined evaluation criteria. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates will have their Statement of Qualification rated and successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

    If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.


    The Statement of Qulaifications (SOQ)     must be no more than three (3) pages in length, typed using no less than Arial 12-point font, with no smaller than 1-inch margins. Applicant’s name should appear in the top right-hand corner. The SOQ must be free of typographical errors.

    Each response must include the number of years of experience you have and must include specific examples to support your response.

    When you complete your SQQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each Desirable Qualification (DQ) listed in 1 through 8 above must be addressed one at a time (i.e., first provide a complete and independent response to DQ #1, then a complete and independent response to DQ#2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include full text of the DQ being answered prior to each individual response, to clearly indicate to which DQ you are responding.

    Evaluation of each candidate will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated in the SOQ. The SOQ will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.

    Resumes/cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Candidates who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific DQ's, in the order listed, will be disqualified from the examination and selection process.


    If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

    A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

    The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

    Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

    The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

    Special Testing Arrangements

    If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

    Benefits

    Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: http://www.scdd.ca.gov
    Human Resources Contact:
    Elsa Casper
    (916) 263-8121
    elsa.casper@scdd.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    EEO Officer
    (916) 263-8121
    recruitments@scdd.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
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