Assistant Executive Director, Field Services Division

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) is recruiting to fill a Career Executive Assignment (CEA), level B. The CEA serves as the Assistant Executive Director (AED) for the Field Services Division.
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the AED has complete management oversight responsibility for the Field Services Division. The incumbent also holds shared responsibility with other Executive staff for overall management for the department.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA. The office is located in a two-story building with a business park setting. Parking is free.
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

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-405870
Position #(s):
421-001-7500-003
Working Title:
Assistant Executive Director, Field Services Division
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,102.00 - $15,227.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Yolo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is a small, friendly, state agency located in West Sacramento with easy freeway access and plenty of FREE parking.
For more information about Commission on POST, please visit our website at www.post.ca.gov .
Special Requirements A fingerprint check is required.
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: 1/5/2024
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:
Peace Officer Standards and Training
Attn: Human Resources
860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100
West Sacramento , CA 95605-1630
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Peace Officer Standards and Training
Human Resources
860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100
West Sacramento , CA 95605-1630
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the "Examination Information" section of this advertisement for detailed information regarding the required Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

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.
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:

Demonstrated experience managing a significant program issue and/or problem, illustrating your ability to identify and address sensitive situations and take appropriate action.

Demonstrated experience at a manager level where you were responsible for such things as the development of strategic plans, audits, and/or development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies.

Demonstrated leadership skills, providing examples of your ability to think strategically, including your personal implementation of innovative programs.

Demonstrated experience in developing positive working relationships with high-level department personnel, state and federal officials, the Legislature, Governor's Office, control agencies, and/or community groups.

Demonstrated experience preparing and conducting executive briefings to internal and external entities, and/or providing official testimony before legislative bodies.

Examination Information
The examination will consist of a review by a screening committee of the candidates' SOQ. Candidates will be competitively ranked according to their qualifications using predetermined evaluation criteria consistent with the minimum and desirable qualifications (DQ) for the position. An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the DQ for the position, and serves as documentation of each candidates' ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
SOQ Examination Instructions
An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's educations, training, experience, and skills meet the DQ for this position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
In your SOQ, please address how you possess each DQ using specific examples of your education, training and experience. The DQs are listed in the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this job announcement.
The SOQ must be typed on (8.5" x 11") paper using Arial, 12-point font, including the applicant's full name and date at the top of the page. It should not exceed 1 page per DQ listed. The SOQ should be numbered, in the same order as the DQs, and should address each DQ listed. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position.
Applicants who do not follow these requirements will be disqualified from the examination. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.
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 California State Civil Serivce Employee Benefits Summary
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Vanessa Martinez
(916) 970-4642
vanessa.martinez@post.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:
Sonya Baland
(916) 227-3927
sonya.baland@post.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.
Application Process
Please note : If you are having trouble submitting your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources contact listed on this advertisement.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
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, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
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.
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