Job Posting: Executive Officer

Department of Consumer Affairs

JC-460079
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Executive Officer
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD/DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

$9,486.00 - $10,567.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/16/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Board is looking for a talented and exceptional Executive Officer to take the helm of a high performing team to support and carryout the mission of the Board. The position requires a dynamic leader with demonstrated executive-level experience who can exhibit strong interpersonal and mentoring skills, including promoting a high-performance culture where employees are motivated and enabled to perform to their greatest potential.

The Executive Officer manages the Board staff and is responsible for carrying out the policies of the Board and for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Board in areas of administration, enforcement, and licensure. The Executive Officer also serves as the liaison between the Board and stakeholders. The Executive Officer enforces the overall policies established by the Board relating to Board programs, under the authority of Business and Professions Code.

In all job functions, the Executive Officer is responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. The Executive Officer is expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

The Executive Officer is appointed by the Board and serves at its pleasure. The Executive Officer position is exempt from civil service and is located in Sacramento, California.

Starting salary and raises are subject to approval from the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency and the California Department of Human Resources.

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-460079
Position #(s):
598-110-0838-001
Working Title:
Executive Officer
Classification:
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD/DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
$9,486.00 - $10,567.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility:
Respiratory Care Board

Department Information

The Respiratory Care Board of California (Board) promotes and protects the interests of California's consumers. The Board licenses Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) to work in California and investigates allegations of violations of licensees. The Board's highest priority is the protection of the public when exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. The primary methods by which the Board achieves its consumer protection mandate includes: issuing licenses to eligible applicants; investigating complaints against licensees and applicants; disciplining licensees or revoking the licenses for violations of the Respiratory Care Practice Act; and monitoring licensees whose licenses have been placed on probation.

Consumer protection is at the forefront of the decisions that the Board makes every day. You will work among a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to: Accountability, Efficiency, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, Flexibility, and Service and Transparency while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and creativity/innovation. Please visit https://www.rcb.ca.gov for more information.

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees. DCA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in carrying out its consumer protection mission, and DCA solidifies this commitment starting with its recruitment efforts. DCA enriches its diversity through a workforce that reflects the population it serves, delivers successful results through inclusive team work where all contributions are valued, ensures every employee receives fair opportunities to succeed, and enables all employees to do their best by providing access to tools, resources, information, equipment and career development.

Special Requirements

Conflict of Interest Filing - This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the DCA Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI): Title 11, section 703(d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with DCA's CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the incumbent routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters, at all times. 

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: 1/16/2025

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Attn: Catherine Bachiller
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Attn. Catherine Bachiller
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834
Please note: The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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 -
    Not to exceed three (3) pages, single-sided, that specifically addresses the Desirable Qualifications and Experience section outlined below.
  • Other - A resume or curriculum vital.
  • Other - Minimum of two (2) professional references.
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.

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:
  • Experience working with diversity; including, but not limited to, race, gender, and age; the experience shall include policy advisement or action, and affirming culture.
  • Administrative experience with government operations and processes, including legislation, regulations, budgeting, personnel, and equal employment opportunity.
  • Progressive experience with executive-level leadership, management, and problem-solving, especially past success in working on complex issues.
  • Experience establishing, promoting, and maintaining cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public and special interest groups.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to promote internal and external teamwork and cross-functional collaboration and communication in support of an organization’s mission and goals.
  • Experience with public speaking and ability to deliver speeches and presentations on sensitive, technically complex, and controversial subject matters, in front of diverse audiences including the public.
  • A consultative approach to problem solving and the ability to facilitate coalition building.
  • Experience with the oversight of a hybrid workforce to ensure organizational health and clear and consistent communication to facilitate effective information flow between management and staff.
  • Experience with the Department of Consumer Affairs BreEZe licensing and enforcement database, including the oversight of continuous maintenance and system enhancements to effectively monitor licensure and enforcement program workload and the meeting of established performance measure targets.
  • Experience with the State’s budget process, including the development and preparation of all budget proposals, finance letters, deficiencies, schedules, and maintenance of fiscal records.
  • Experience with the sunset review process, including collecting and interpreting data, providing input related to program areas, and testifying before the Legislature regarding board activities and key issues.
  • Experience in the development and execution of a strategic plan, goals and objectives, and an action plan to ensure activities are carried out in an effective manner.
  • Experience drafting legislative proposals including the history, objective, proposed language, and anticipated support and/or opposition.
  • Experience with securing a facility and management of ongoing property issues, including lease renewal.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders to reach on consensus on an item of interest.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Catherine Bachiller
(916) 574-8256
catherine.bachiller@dca.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) 574-8280
EEO@dca.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.

Filing Instructions

Application packages may be submitted electronically via CalCareers at www.jobs.ca.gov for Job Control (JC) 460079. Application packages submitted via CalCareers must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on the final filing date.

Application packages may also be submitted via U.S. Postal Service mail or hand delivery to:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321
Sacramento, CA 95834
Attn: Catherine Bachiller

Application packages submitted via U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked on or before the final filing date. Application packages submitted via hand delivery must be delivered to the Office of Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. 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.

The final filing date for this recruitment is 1/16/2024.

For further information or questions regarding the position or application process, please contact Catherine Bachiller, Department of Consumer Affairs, Office of Human Resources at 916-574-8256 or via email at catherine.bachiller@dca.ca.gov.

All applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for a preliminary interview. Finalists will be invited to an interview with the full Board at a Board meeting. Travel expenses for these interviews are the responsibility and at the expense of each candidate. Upon being contacted for interviews, it is the candidate’s responsibility to notify the interview scheduler of any need for reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview.

You may direct any additional questions regarding reasonable accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for this position to the Department's EEO Office at (916) 574-8280.

The State of California and Department of Consumer Affairs 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.

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.

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