Job Posting: Chief Deputy Warden

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-7783
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Chief Deputy Warden
CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA

$11,109.00 - $12,865.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Warden in charge of a State correctional institution for adults, the Chief Deputy Warden plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all institutional programs and employees through subordinate managers and staff. Acts on behalf of the Warden in his/her absence and as directed. The concept of the position is to function as the operations chief over all institution programs and staff. By comparison, the Warden has overall administrative responsibility for the institutional effectiveness and for coordination and communications with departmental headquarters and institutions and is responsible for external relationships with governmental, legislative, community and business leaders at the local and State levels.

Duties require planning, organization, direction and coordination of all correctional, business management, work-training incentive, education, medical and allied services and related programs within a correctional institution. Directly supervises all Correctional Administrators, the Business Manager, and other staff with key institution-wide roles. Both Medical and Psychiatric management staff are directly supervised by the Chief Medical Officer.

Program Administration:  Through subordinate managers, administer a comprehensive long-range program for the custody, housing, classification, work, academic and vocational education, training, discipline, and appeals of inmates. Administer the religious, recreational and other activities of inmates and meet with inmates as warranted. Through the Business Manager, administer the business management activities of the institution, including preparation and management of the budget, maintenance of buildings and grounds, procurement and control of equipment and supplies, food preparation and services, clothing, sanitation, health and safety, and related services. Through subordinate managers, administer the institution programs for recruitment and selection, affirmative action and labor relations.

Management and Supervision:  Establish and maintain an accountability system to demonstrate that programs, activities, and actions of individual employees are consistent with law, the Director’s rules and policies, and judicial decisions. Coordinate institutional programs with other institutional and departmental programs to ensure operational effectiveness. Provide leadership by delegating and exercising appropriate controls over the activities of subordinates. Participate in selection of subordinates, evaluate their performance, and take or recommend appropriate action.

Policy and Program Development and Evaluation: Serve as a member of the Warden’s policy setting executive staff. Develop, interpret and administer policies and procedures governing the operation of the institution. Direct staff and ad hoc task groups in reviewing the effectiveness of institutional policies and activities, resolve operational problems, and direct the preparation of reports and statistical analyses. Represent the Warden in policy and decision-making meetings within the Institution, the Department, and with other agencies and organizations. Act on behalf of the Warden in his/her absence and as directed.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-7783
Position #(s):
065-261-9691-XXX
Working Title:
Chief Deputy Warden
Classification:
CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA
$11,109.00 - $12,865.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration though education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.


Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

 

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

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

Special Requirements

Effective July 1, 2020, in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) was implemented. PLP 2020 requires that each full-time employee receive a 4.62 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 12 hours of PLP 2020 leave credits monthly through June 2022. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

The Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, C.E.A. is a peace officer position; therefore, applicants are subject to meeting all the below peace officer requirements.

  • Citizenship Requirement:  Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for, U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied. 
  • Felony Disqualification:  Pursuant to Government Code section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are ineligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class. 
  • Firearm Conviction Disqualification:  Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable state or federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in this classification.
  • Age Limitation-minimum age for appointment:  21 years.
  • Background Investigation:  Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.  Persons who have previously undergone a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation background investigation may be required to undergo only a partial background investigation.
  • Medical Requirement:  Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.
  • Training Requirements:  Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms, and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in this classification.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: Olivia Maloney
Executive Appointments Unit
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Olivia Maloney
1515 S Street, Application Drop Box
(Drop Box not available weekends and holidays)
Sacramento, CA 95811
Please place applications in the “Drop Box” located in the main lobby Monday - Friday
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 -
    Maximum of four (4) pages, typed in size 12 font, with one inch (1”) margins describing your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications identified on this bulletin. The desirable qualifications listed on the bulletin must be addressed and numbered in the same order on the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), and include specific examples. For additional information on how to complete an SOQ, please visit our website by clicking here.
    Please Note: Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to submit an SOQ will result in elimination from the examination.
  • Other - Conditions of Employment – Location Preference (CDCR 631 Form): Upon receipt of your application package, the Executive Appointments Unit will provide you with the Conditions of Employment Location Preference form for completion.
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:
  1. Broad and extensive administrative experience managing a comprehensive program for the custody, housing, classification, work, academic and vocational education, discipline and appeals of inmates and offenders.
  2. Experience in planning, organizing, directing, or coordinating major correctional programs, i.e., correctional business management, education, medical and allied services, or related programs which has led to a broad based understanding of institutional operations.
  3. Demonstrated experience in developing cooperative working relationships with advocate groups, employee organizations, multidisciplinary staff, and gain the confidence and support of top level administrators.
  4. Well-developed oral, written and interpersonal skills. The ability to interact and communicate effectively with inmates, staff, the public, other law enforcement and governmental agencies.
  5. Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend and/or implement an effective course of action.
  6. Demonstrated leadership, flexibility, and judgment in managerial and program administration, budget management, and accountability necessary to perform in the capacity of a Chief Deputy Warden.
  7. Demonstrated experience in applying principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision, staff development, and position control.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary 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 be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.  

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Olivia Maloney
(916) 322-9974
Olivia.maloney@cdcr.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:
CDCR EEO OFFICE
(916) 255-1301
Personnel-HelpDesk@cdcr.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.

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.

Broad administrative or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

Examination Information

In order to be eligible to compete in this examination, applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

Either 1
Must be a civil service employee with permanent civil service status.

Or 2
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature for two or more consecutive years as defined Government Code Section 18990.

Or 3
Must be a non-elected exempt employee of the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years (excluding those positions for which salaries are set by statute) as defined in Government Code Section 18992.

This examination will consist of a review by an executive screening committee of the candidates' SOQ that describes their experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications identified on the bulletin, using predetermined evaluation criteria. Experience indicated may be paid or voluntary, in State service, in government settings, or in a private organization. The SOQ may also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance.

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 be used solely to fill the Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, C.E.A. vacancies throughout the State. Names of successful candidates are merged into the list in order of final scores, regardless of dates. Eligibility expires 24 months after establishment of eligibility. Applicants will be eligible for reexamination once every six months. Testing cycles for this examination will be conducted on a quarterly basis; typically, in January, April, July, and October.

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.

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.