Job Posting: Assistant Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Water Solutions

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-436276
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Assistant Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Water Solutions
C. E. A.

$9,755.00 - $11,807.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/2/2024

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Division of Financial Assistance is seeking an Assistant Deputy Director to head its Office of Sustainable Water Solutions Branch. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to help meet the critical water infrastructure needs of California’s small and disadvantaged communities, while building a high performing organizational culture where staff, customers, and our partners are respected and valued.  

If you are an innovative leader with a proven track record of excellent performance with challenging and high-profile programs, we are looking for you to join our Executive Team! This is a great opportunity to work in a high visibility position to help California communities get the funding they require to meet their drinking water and clean water infrastructure needs.  You will be one of the executive managers responsible for administering billions of dollars in State and federal funds and overseeing the State Water Board’s highest priority initiatives to support small, disadvantaged communities.   If you enjoy solving problems and doing meaningful work, then this is the position for you! Apply today and join our dedicated and driven team. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 16th Floor, Sacramento CA, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties: The Assistant Deputy Director serves as the Manager of the Office of Sustainable Water Solutions Branch, one of four branches within the Division of Financial Assistance.  The Assistance Deputy Director oversees all technical aspects of the Division’s administration of drinking water and clean water funding programs that support small communities, as well as being the Division lead in developing and implementing policies required to effectively administer those programs. The Assistant Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing the functions of technical staff engaged in administration of the Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund, Small Community Drinking Water and Wastewater programs, the Small Community Technical Assistance Program, the Emergency Drinking Water/Cleanup and Abatement Account program, and other programs assigned to the Branch.  The applicants can review the Duty Statement attached.

Additional information:

Classification Salary: C. E. A. (Level A) $9,755.00 - $11,807.00 *Salary may be negotiated, up to $16,501, subject to administration approval.*

Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

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-436276
    Position #(s):
    880-550-7500-004
    Working Title:
    Assistant Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Water Solutions
    Classification:
    C. E. A.
    $9,755.00 - $11,807.00 A

    Salary may be negotiated, up to $16,501, subject to administration approval.

    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Telework:
    Hybrid
    Job Type:
    Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
    Facility:
    State Water Resources Control Board

    Department Information

    The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

    The Water Boards value diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians.

    Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

    Special Requirements

    In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

    • RPA# 23-550-201 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

    An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.

    Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

    In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

    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: 7/2/2024

    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 Water Resources Control Board
    Attn: Human Resources Branch - Maxine Freeman
    1001 I Street, 18th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    State Water Resources Control Board
    Human Resources Branch - Maxine Freeman
    1001 I Street, 18th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    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.
    • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific SOQ requirements.
    • Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included.
    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 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 of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
    • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate 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 Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

    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:

    1.     Experience managing a sizable team with complex responsibilities, including development and implementation of programmatic strategies, goals, and performance metrics.

    2.     Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, teams, and stakeholders with diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds and perspectives.

    3.     Demonstrated technical knowledge and understanding of wastewater and drinking water treatment and distribution system design, construction, and operation and maintenance.

    4.     Comprehensive knowledge of procedures relating to personnel, program management, productivity, quality improvement and training.

    5.     Knowledge of State or federal local assistance programs and management of financial assistance agreements or contracts.

    6.     Ability to create and sustain an organizational culture that is high performing with high staff morale.


    Examination Information

    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.

    Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

    Contact Information

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

    Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
    Human Resources Contact:
    Maxine Freeman
    (916) 341-5118
    maxine.freeman@waterboards.ca.gov
    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Joe Karkoski
    (916) 341-5618
    joe.karkoski@waterboards.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:
    Shyla Hoffman
    (916) 341-5881
    shyla.hoffman@waterboards.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.

    Statement of Qualifications

    On your Statement of Qualifications you must list each “Desirable Qualification” identified above and describe your experience, knowledge and abilities, as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor.

    The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than four (4) pages in length with a font no smaller than 12 point.

    Applicants who fail to submit all the required documents will be eliminated from the examination.

    Note: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

    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
    Drop-off
    Print Job