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Job Description and Duties

The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery is looking for a highly skilled, motivated individual to lead the Department's Administration, Finance, and Information Technology Services Division.

Under the general direction of the Director, the incumbent plans, organizes, and directs the activities of staff engaged in human resources, labor relations, purchasing, contracts, facilities management, business services, training, succession and strategic planning, employee wellness, budgets, accounting, and information technology services. The incumbent develops, implements, and evaluates departmental administrative policies and procedures for effective and efficient delivery of administrative services to the Department's operations. The incumbent also acts as the key spokesperson for the Department on administrative matters before the California Environmental Protection Agency, the Legislature, federal and state agencies, other public and private entities, and represents the Department on various task forces and committees.

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.

* C. E. A.

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist
* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-468927

Position #(s):

835-150-7500-001

Working Title:

Deputy Director, Administration Division (C.E.A. B)

Classification:

C. E. A.

$11,778.00 - $14,817.00 B

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility:

N/A

Department Information

California's Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state's recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials.

Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.

CalRecycle's Mission: Protecting California's environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.

CalRecycle values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect the environment and preserve resources by empowering Californians to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Join CalRecycle to improve the lives of all Californians.

Department Website: http://www.calrecycle.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: 3/13/2025

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 Resources Recycling & Recovery

N/A

Attn: AFITS-HR (RPA 21-117)

P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A

Sacramento, CA 95812-4025

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

N/A

AFITS-HR (RPA 21-117)

1001 I Street, 19th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop Off Not Available from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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 - Supplimental Application

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

This position requires an examination to be appointed. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position in order to complete in the examination.

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

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; personnel management techniques; the Department'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; 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:

1. Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships with executive leadership, staff, control agencies, legislative staff, other state, federal, and local governmental entities to achieve departmental goals and objectives.

2. Knowledge of and experience with the State's budgetary and legislative processes for the effective development of a large annual budget with multiple fund sources and programs. Please also include your experience as it relates to implementation and management with relation to Accounting practices and FI$CAL.

3. Experience in human resources, labor relations, recruitment, training, succession and strategic planning, employee wellness, EEO, EEO programs, progressive discipline, etc

4.Experience purchasing, contracts, facilities management, business services, training, budgeting, accounting, and information technology services.

5. Experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of a Supplemental Application (Statement of Qualifications). Applicants are required to respond to four items listed under Statement of Qualifications. These supplemental items are designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform at the CEA B level. Responses to the supplemental items will be assessed based on pre-determined job-related rating criteria. In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that which is required under the minimum qualifications.

Each applicant for this examination must complete and submit his/her responses to all four supplemental items. Supplemental responses and application must be postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS WILL BE REJECTED.

When responding to the Statement of Qualifications, applicants must follow these guidelines:

* Responses must be typewritten or generated by word processing on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, using no smaller than a 12 point font.

* Responses to the four supplemental application items must be limited to a total of three pages, single-sided. Therefore, the supplemental application document must not exceed three pages.

* Identify each page with your full name.

* Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.

* Answer each item separately, indicating the corresponding item for each response.

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

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants are required to respond to the following four items. These supplemental items are designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform at the CEA B level. Responses must be typewritten using no smaller than a 12 point font and must be limited to three single-sided pages. (See detailed instructions under Examination Information.)

* Demonstrated ability to establish productive working relationships with executive leadership, staff, control agencies, legislative staff, other state, federal, and local governmental entities to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
* Knowledge of and experience with the State's budgetary and legislative processes for the effective development of a large annual budget with multiple fund sources and programs. Please also include your experience as it relates to implementation and management with relation to Accounting practices and FI$CAL.
* Demonstrated experience in human resources, labor relations, recruitment, training, succession and strategic planning, employee wellness, Equal Employment Opportunity programs, progressive discipline, etc
* Demonstrated experience in purchasing, contracts, facilities management, business services, training, budgeting, accounting, and information technology services.

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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