State Water Resources Control Board
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
JOB EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT
- Director, Office of Research, Planning & Performance (ORPP)
Final Filing Date: 11/20/2017
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Job Control Details
| Job Code #: |
JC-86821 |
| Position #(s): |
880-240-7500-001 |
| Working Title: |
Director, Office of Research, Planning & Performance (ORPP) |
| Classification: |
C. E. A.
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| # of Positions: |
1 |
| Work Location: |
Sacramento County |
| Job Type: |
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time |
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.
Salary Range: $6,913.00 - $13,125.00, Please note: Salary level of position is negotiable within the maximum posted range.
The responsibility of the Director, Office of Research, Planning and Performance is to serve as a principal advisor to the Executive Director, Chief Deputy Directors, and Board Members on matters regarding climate change mitigation and preparedness, water conservation policy, groundwater management, strategic planning, economic evaluations, and process improvement statewide. The Director, Office of Research, Planning and Performance manages a multi-disciplinary staff involved in water resources management, technical training, research, and assistance statewide. The work performed by the office crosses all organizational lines at the State Water Board and at each of the nine Regional Water Boards. Specific functions include:
Developing and implementing water conservation regulations and policy
Implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
Overseeing the Board’s responsibilities for the Water Storage Investment Program
Developing and implementing performance measures, strategic planning, and research programs
Evaluating programs and making recommendations for improvement
Developing and implementing policies and initiatives as directed by the Board
Overseeing economic analyses of proposed State and Regional Water Board actions, proposed regulations, and program changes
Administering the Cal\EPA scientific peer review program
Managerial oversight of the Water Board’s training program and assisting in determining technical training needs of program staff
On your Statement of Qualifications you 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.
The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than three pages inlenght with a font no smaller than 10 point font.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received 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:
11/20/2017
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.jobs.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:
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State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Nubia Santos
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento,
CA
95814
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Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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Attn: Nubia Santos
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento,
CA
95814
08:00 AM
- 05:00 PM
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Required Application Documents
Please submit the following items with your application.
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all the required documents will be eliminated from the examination. Statement of Qualifications submitted without specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor will be given a disqualifying score.
- Resume is required and must be included.
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.
This position requires an examination to be appointed. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications for the Position in order
to compete in the examination.
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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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. Possesion of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
2. Sound personnel management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage teams and bring complex projects to completion.
3. Ability to develop positive and cooperative working relationships and to commumicate effectively both orally and in writing with managers, other governmental agencies, Legislature, civic leaders, special interest groups, stakeholders, and professional organizations.
4. Experience crafting solutions to complex and contentious statewide policy issues involving a wide range of stakeholders, executive branch leadership including the Governor's Office, and the Legislature.
5. Knowledge of the Water Board programs, policies, and procedures.
6. Knowledge and understanding of California water management and the critical issues confronting the Water Boards.
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
Creativity and Innovation – Applies new ways of thinking. Has the ability to solve problems, create new ideas and develop new approaches to achieve the Water Board’s mission.
Communication – Ability to interact and communicate effectively with high-level management at the State level, as well as various private and public organizations. Ability to interact in a diplomatic, tactful and effective manner with all levels of staff.
Vision – Understands the context and mission of the Water Boards’ both internal and external. Has an awareness of the Water Board’s critical issues. Has the ability to organize for success; understands how to develop and implement strategic plans and projects.
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.