Job Posting: Deputy Director of Programs Division, C.E.A. B

Department of Community Services and Development

JC-504920
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Deputy Director of Programs Division, C.E.A. B
C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 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: 3/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Department of Community Services and Development
(CSD), Chief Deputy Director; the Deputy Director of Programs Division serves as a key
policy advisor to the Director and will be responsible for leading the development of
program policy for the entire organization. The Deputy Director of Programs Division will
also plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the work of the Programs Division at CSD.

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

Working Conditions

Under California Government Code 14200, this position is eligible for hybrid telework for eligible applicants residing in California. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise. Candidates who reside outside of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded. In accordance with CSD’s Policy Directive 22-001, all telework employees utilize a shared workspace or “hotel” space when working on-site and may be required to report in-person to headquarters and/or off-site locations more frequently as determined by management. The Department reserves the right to modify or cancel telework agreements and/or conditions as needed.

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-504920
Position #(s):
016-010-7500-003
Working Title:
Deputy Director of Programs Division, C.E.A. B
Classification:
C. E. A.
$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B
Assignment Level B
508184
Non-Tenured Fulltime
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 Department of Community Services and Development is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities that we serve in California. We believe in the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels of the organization. We strive to foster and sustain an environment that is safe and inclusive for all individuals and welcome all team members to contribute their talents, life experiences, and expertise to drive our programs and organization forward.

 

At CSD, we value collaboration and the exchange of ideas that come from working together in a physical setting. We also recognize the significance of fostering relationships and building a strong team dynamic. Hence, the balance between telework and in-office presence is thoughtfully managed to ensure the most effective and productive work environment for all our team members. We believe that offering a telework option aligns with our goal of attracting top talent from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to thrive in their roles, and providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

 

If you are a motivated individual who seeks to be part of a forward-thinking organization, embracing innovation while fostering a positive work culture, look no further!  We are located within walking distance of bus transit and many restaurants. We also offer FREE parking! What are you waiting for? Apply today!

 

Please note that the drop off location is now open, but hours are limited. It is encouraged to submit your application electronically or via mail.

 

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

Special Requirements

Employment history on the State Employment Application (STD.  678) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents shall not be substituted for a completed STD. 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified. For helpful guidance on completing an STD. 678, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist.

 

Please do NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

 

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online via the Examination and Certification Online System, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

 

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: 3/13/2026

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 Community Services and Development
Attn:
Human Resources
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, #100
Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Community Services and Development
Human Resources
2389 Gateway Oaks Drive, #100
Sacramento, CA 95833
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 - Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who fail to submit or complete the SOQ as instructed will be eliminated from the examination process. Please see notes under the "Examination Information" section below for the SOQ requirements. 
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

While eligibility to take a CEA examination is not restricted to persons with current permanent status in the civil service, the basis of a person’s CEA eligibility impacts his or her employment rights when and if his or her CEA position is terminated:

Employees who at the time of the CEA appointment were not employed by the state but who had previously worked for the state and had gained permanent civil service status have reinstatement rights under Article 5 (commencing with section 19140) of the Government Code, as specified in section 19889.4. Employees whose eligibility was based upon a legislative or nonelected exempt executive branch position are able to compete in his or her appointing power’s promotional examinations for which he or she meets the minimum qualifications of the class to which he or she seeks appointment. These employees may request a deferred examination, as specified in Government Code section 18993. Employees who at the time of his or her appointment to a CEA were from outside state civil service have the right to take a deferred examination for any open eligible list in existence at the time of the termination of the CEA for which he or she meets the minimum qualifications of the class to which the appointment is sought, as specified in Government Code section 19889.4.

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:


  • Leadership – Creates a sense of direction, purpose, and momentum for the organization’s mission. Creates a positive work environment offering clarity around goals and objectives and ensuring that those who are led work collaboratively to achieve results.
  • Mentor and Coach – Ability to instruct, direct, and prompt subordinates to help them perform to their full potential.
  • Customer Service – Personifies CSD’s number one objective, which is to provide clear, correct, courteous, complete, concise and competent services to all internal and external customers.
  • Communication – Listens, writes, and presents ideas, opinions, and information in diverse situations.
  • Resilience – Overcomes challenges, does the job, and remains optimistic under pressure and adversity.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – Works effectively in an inclusive workplace where individual differences and perspectives are respected and leveraged to achieve organizational goals.
  • Innovative – Demonstrates curiosity, develops new insights, considers creative approaches and applies novel solutions.
  • Interpersonal Skills – Interacts positively with courtesy, sensitivity and respect with a variety of individuals and makes every effort to understand and relate to others.
  • Collaboration - Develops, maintains, and strengthens relationships while working together to achieve results.
  • Digital Fluency – Use technology effectively in the performance of one’s job. Includes the integration and acceptance of new technology when appropriate.
  • Accountable – Makes decisions and remains accountable for those decisions.
  • Reliable – Understands the importance of meeting deadlines and following through on commitments.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant’s Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Candidates who fail to submit an SOQ following the directions on this posting will be eliminated from the examination process. Please read the Statement of Qualifications section near the bottom of this job posting for further information.

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.

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

Information on benefits afforded by employment in California State civil service can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

 

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.csd.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Ann Marie Sanchez
(916) 426-9266
AnnMarie.Sanchez@csd.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) 576-4368
csd.eeo@csd.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.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

 

All methods of appointments may be considered. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

 

Please note: It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.

 

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.


Please Note: Candidate may be selected via resume review.

Statement of Qualifications

Instructions: The examination process for this position consists of a Standard State Application (form STD 678) and SOQ evaluation, which will be used to evaluate how your education, training, experience, and skills that qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than three (3) pages in length and typed using no less than 12-point Arial font. The SOQ must address the following items and in order listed below:

 

  1. Describe your managerial experience in providing direct oversight and administration of a statewide program, including programmatic planning, implementation, policy development, and audit or evaluation requirements.
  2. Provide one or more example(s) of how have you have successfully managed engagement with program stakeholders such as local governments, private non-profits, or advocacy organizations to formulate program policy.
  3. Describe your experience that has prepared you to lead the development and implementation of legislation and program regulations, including engagement with California oversight agencies such as the Department of Finance, the Legislature and program stakeholders.
  4. Describe your experience representing the department, both orally and in writing, and working collaboratively with administrative organizations, such as federal funding agencies, California oversight agencies, the Governor’s Office, or Cabinet staff.
  5. Provide one or more example(s) that demonstrate your experience in facilitating solutions to complex governmental problems, working in collaborative partnerships with multiple levels of a departmental organization.
Note: Each response must include the number of years of experience you have and must include specific examples to support your response.

Write your responses carefully. Evaluation of each candidate will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated in the SOQ. Answer each numbered item separately, indicating the corresponding item number for each response. Include your name and the JC number in the upper left-hand corner of each page.

Other application documents (e.g., resumes, cover letters) do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Candidates who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific items in the order listed on this posting will be disqualified from the examination and selection process.

For guidance on writing effective SOQs, visit: Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be useful in the development of written responses; however, it is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically. Where assistive tools may be used, responses within the SOQ must be your own original work. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

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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