Job Posting: Assistant Executive Officer, CEA Level A

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-462815
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Assistant Executive Officer, CEA Level A
C. E. A.

$10,048.00 - $20,748.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/12/2025

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.

Central Coast Water Board has an opening for an Assistant Executive Officer (AEO)/Career Executive Assignment (CEA), Level A. The position location is 895 Aerovista Place, Ste. 101, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

Under general direction of the Executive Officer, and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board’s Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to be courteous and provide timely responses to internal/external customers, to follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider internal/external customer input when completing work assignments.

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of four Sections, including nineteen technical programmatic units and the enforcement program, and the administrative unit. This includes providing technical and policy direction, establishing responsibilities and procedures for work items, and following up on progress, and managing personnel issues.

Has significant policy creation and program management responsibility; directly influence policies and manage programs pertaining to the Central Coast Water Board mission.

Advises Section Managers on difficult water quality, environmental and administrative problems; review reports and recommendations prepared by technical and legal staff; provide direction to the Section Managers in the development of policy statements for their respective areas. Coordinate with the other Offices within the Board to assure that water quality policies are being implemented consistently throughout the Board.

Maintains contact with State Board, stakeholder organizations, local and federal government entities involved in or concerned about water quality with the Central Coast Water Board. Represent the Central Coast Water Board on committees, work groups and speak at various forums. Represent the Board and/or Executive Officer at public meetings of elected and appointed boards and commission from the various counties, cities, and special districts and other agencies in the Central Coast Water Board region.

Acts on behalf of the Regional Board Executive Officer. The AEO acts on behalf of the Executive Officer at the policy level in meetings and conferences, on statewide task force assignments, and with Regional board members as necessary. The AEO speaks before other governmental officials, the public, and the media and interprets federal and state laws, policies, and regulations and activities of the Regional Board.

Expanding employee and organizational skills to provide consistently high quality, responsive customer service in the Board’s activities. The AEO serves as the ombudsperson for the public and regulated community in the Central Coast region, and will continuously strive to improve customer service and compliance assistance through improved guidance, public education, and outreach efforts.

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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-462815
Position #(s):
880-130-7500-002
Working Title:
Assistant Executive Officer, CEA Level A
Classification:
C. E. A.
$10,048.00 - $20,748.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

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# 24-130-XXX in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

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: 2/12/2025

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 - Anulika White
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
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Anulika White
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 instructions.
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:

1. 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.

2. 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. Demonstrated management experience.

2. Demonstrated success in leadership.

3. Knowledge of water quality and environmental principles and their application as it relates to the full range of Regional Water Board programs.

4. Experience, knowledge and vision to solve the critical issues confronting the Central Coast Water Board with particular emphasis on legacy and cumulative impacts of point and nonpoint source pollution.

5. Experience, knowledge and vision to act as the chief enforcement officer for the Central Coast Region.

6. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental, sanitary, civil or chemical engineering; biological, environmental, or physical sciences, including geology; public or business administration; law or a field related to any of the foregoing.

7. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with business processes, streamlining, meeting deadlines, and increasing productivity.

8. Ability to lead and oversee a high profile office and to organize, direct, and assign staff in the development and implementation of policies and programs.

9. Ability to facilitate highly sensitive communication to solve problems and make decisions among multi- disciplinary staff including engineers, scientists, geologists, attorneys, and information technologists.

10. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with high-level management, including with partner agencies and organizations.

11. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships both within an organization and with outside partners.

1 2. Demonstrated ability working for or with a governing Board.

13. Experience that demonstrates the ability to interact and communicate effectively with, and gain the confidence of policy-level State and Federal officials, local governments, special interest groups, and the general public.

14. Ability to recognize and understand the California state political environment and consequences of policy actions.

1 5. Possession of personal characteristics including integrity, initiative, dependability, tact, sound judgment and adaptability, as well as a strong customer service focus.

16. Demonstrated awareness, expertise, experience, and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of an application, resume, and a Statement of Qualifications evaluation conducted by a screening committee. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. The Statement of Qualifications may be the only basis for your final score and rank. Interviews may be conducted as part of the examination process. (Hiring interviews may be conducted with only the most qualified candidates if it is determined necessary in order to make a selection.)

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:
Anulika White
(916) 322-9956
Anulika.White@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Anulika White
(916) 322-9956
Anulika.White@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

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is mandatory and must be submitted along with the State application and resume and serves as documentation of 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 10-point font.  

The SOQ must list each "Desirable Qualification" 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.

Applications received without the Statement of Qualifications addressed as stated will not be considered.

NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

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:
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