Job Posting: Assistant Deputy Director - Delete Act

CA Privacy Protection Agency

JC-484550
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Assistant Deputy Director - Delete Act
C. E. A.

$10,048.00 - $12,161.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/14/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director of Public and External Affairs, the Assistant Deputy Director - Delete Act provides program oversight for the implementation of the Delete Act and serves as the primary advisor to the executive team on all Delete Act related matters. This role is responsible for the program design, operation, compliance, enforcement coordination, stakeholder engagement and outreach. The position oversees the opt out platform ensuring all system components comply with legal requirements and meet user experience standards. It also leads the development of communication strategies and supervises staff assignments to support effective program delivery.

Headquarter Location:
The headquarter office location for this position will be:
Sacramento – 400 R St, Suite 350 Sacramento, CA 95811

Telework:
Telework is available for this position; however, changes to the telework program are at the Agency’s discretion. Remote-centered employees may be required to report in person to one of the agency's multiple reporting locations, as determined by management, and may be required to utilize a shared workspace or “hotel” when working in the office.

Conflict of Interest:
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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-484550
Position #(s):
411-140-7500-002
Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Director - Delete Act
Classification:
C. E. A.
$10,048.00 - $12,161.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)'s mission is to protect Californians' consumer privacy. The Agency implements and enforces the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Its responsibilities include: 1) rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, sometimes contested, and nuanced area; 2) supporting awareness across California's diverse population on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and 3) administrative enforcement of those rights.
Department Website: https://cppa.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: 8/14/2025

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:

Department of General Services
Attn: Pa Thao
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of General Services
OHR - DROP OFF
Pa Thao
Office of Human Resources
707 3rd Street Suite 7-130, Lobby
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Visitors must use lobby phone to call HR front desk at 916-376-5400 to drop off application between:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions will serve as the examination for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ will be eliminated. Resume or Cover Letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Please refer to the "Desirable Qualifications" and"Examination Information" sections for more detailed 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional information for Career Executive Assignment (CEA) is located HERE.

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:

A. 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; personnel management; the manager’s role in labor relations; the manager’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion and for maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.

B. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of multi-disciplinary 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 Legislative and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend an effective course of action; prepare and review reports; effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

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:
  • At least 5 years of experience managing or leading complex programs, projects, or initiatives involving legal, technical, and/or regulatory elements.
  • Experience working collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders, including but not limited to: Information Technology (IT), legal, enforcement, and executive leadership.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate challenges and develop actionable solutions.
  • Experience managing consumer-facing products across their lifecycle—from ideation to launch and iteration.
  • Strong knowledge of User Experience/User Interface (UX/U) best practices and experience conducting user research, usability testing, and leveraging user feedback.
  • Experience writing reports for boards and making public presentations for stakeholders, including the Legislature, public, and boards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences such as technical staff, businesses, and the general public.
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid environment.
  • Knowledge of privacy laws or consumer protection policy (strongly preferred).

Please complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that includes specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience as they relate to the role of Assistant Deputy Director - Delete Act. An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for this position.

The SOQ must be typed and no more than three (3) pages in length, using Arial 12-point font, and normal margins. Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered. Specifically, address the following in your SOQ response:

SOQ Questions
1. Describe how your background and experience align with the desirable qualifications listed in this job posting.

2. Describe your experience managing a high-profile or complex public program or initiative. Include the strategies you used to ensure customers’ needs are met.

3. Describe how you have communicated nuanced or technical content to various stakeholders, such as the public, businesses, and IT experts, who all have different objectives and backgrounds. What strategies did you use to ensure clarity and impact?

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant’s SOQ.  Each applicant must complete and submit their SOQ responding to all factors listed in the Desirable Qualifications section above.  Applications without the SOQ may be eliminated from the examination.

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

The State of California has a generous benefits package Benefits information may be obtained by going to https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

In addition, you can look forward to:

  • Defined benefit retirement program
  • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
  • Commute Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://cppa.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Pa Thao
(279) 799-4566
Pa.Thao@dgs.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 Main line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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:
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