This position is Hybrid and as an Executive is eligible for telework up to two days a week and required to report to the Sacramento office three days a week; Tuesday-Thursday or as needed/required in accordance with CAC’s Telework Policy. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Director (CDD), and indirectly from the Executive Director (ED), the Deputy Director (DD) serves as a key member of the Executive Team providing high-level strategic and policy advice to advance the complex internal operations and functions of the agency.

The DD oversees and is responsible for management of all the internal functions of the agency, serving as the chief financial officer, chief of staff, and chief compliance officer coordinating regulatory, administrative, and business operations. In addition, the DD co-develops and oversees the successful development and implementation of the strategic plan, ways of working, annual work plans, and other core functions as assigned by the Chief Deputy Director and Executive Director.

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Click here to apply for the Deputy Director position on the CalCareers website.

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.
• REQUIRED – Statement of Qualifications.

Examination information for State hiring process
Individuals who are new to state service must have the Staff Services Manager III list eligibility in order to gain employment as an Staff Services Manager III with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 5 pages in length, using Arial font size 12, 1-inch margins, and number each question. Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

• 1. Demonstrated experience to lead and manage complex operations from concept to execution, implementing quality management principles where appropriate, and making recommendations and continuous improvement to systems and processes. How did you ensure alignment with organizational goals, compliance with policies, and effective team collaboration?
• 2. Experience representing an organization, or on broad executive-level, with high-level and elected officials of federal, state and local governments, legislature, news media and the general public. Include how you managed sensitive or high-stakes situations, such as presenting recommendations or resolving escalations.
• 3. Describe your experience applying leadership practices to develop collaborative working relationships with external partners, including control agencies, federal government, state and local entities and community-based organizations.
• 4. Experience using strong management and leadership skills, particularly in the area of state agency budget management, internal operations and controls and communications, and policy development and the demonstrated ability to facilitate the establishment of priorities.
• 5. Ability to communicate with others as demonstrated by strong written and verbal communications skills; strong negotiating skills; and particularly the ability to represent the Department effectively before a wide range of audiences, including the State Legislature, local government, the public or other similar body.