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Form of workUnder the direction of the Executive Director, the Chief Deputy Executive Director acts at the enterprise scale to ensure that the CPUC accomplishes its mission. The Chief Deputy oversees, leads, and manages at least three Deputy Executive Directors depending on enterprise needs, provides executive-level guidance and direction to all CPUC programs, participates in the formulation of CPUC policy, guides day-to-day operations of the Commission, and executes broad oversight of the annual budget of over $1 billion. The Chief Deputy works closely with the Executive Director and the Commission's executive leadership team to develop priorities, initiatives, projects, policies, and work programs that address the business needs of the divisions reporting to the Executive Director.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position can be filled in either San Francisco or Sacramento
Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR .
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-420977
Position #(s):
680-420-7500-001
Working Title:
CEA C - Chief Deputy Executive Director
Classification:
C. E. A. $12,699.00 - $17,991.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians' access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. The essential services regulated include electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT :
INSTRUCTIONS
**Please follow all of the instructions. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position.**
- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ is a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the CEA C - Chief Deputy Executive Director position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
- In your SOQ, address each category/question using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.
- The SOQ must be numbered and addressed in the same order as listed; do not consolidate the responses.
NOTE: Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of this SOQ requirement. Please write your SOQ to address the following:
1. Executive-Level Strategy, Guidance, and Direction
Describe your experience in setting executive-level strategy and direction, with examples of enterprise-level initiatives you have developed and executed that furthered the mission of your organization. For one example of an enterprise-level initiative that you have led, discuss how you brought your enterprise from one level to the next level, and how you evaluated the success of the initiative.
2. Strategic Actions to Address Fundamental and Emerging Business Needs of the CPUC .
Describe your experience in assessing your organization's present and emerging business needs and developing strategies to address the needs. Discuss how you embedded capacity-building in the organization so that the workforce was capable to address the needs in an ongoing way.
3. Strategic Engagements with External Stakeholders to Achieve the CPUC's Mission.
Describe your experience and skills at identifying strategic engagements relevant to your organization's mission. Describe your process for choosing strategic engagements, and how you built and maintained the engagements.
4. Authority to Act in the Absence of the Executive Director.
Describe your experience and skill at establishing policies and protocols at an enterprise scale. Provide one example describing the enterprise goal, the policy or protocol you developed, and how you embedded the protocol in the operations of your organization.
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: 5/14/2024
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:
Public Utilities Commission
Attn: Human Resources -- CEA Selections Analyst
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco , CA 94102
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Public Utilities Commission
Human Resources -- CEA Selections Analyst
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco , CA 94102
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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see "Special Requirements" for instructions.
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
CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in 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:
(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; personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity 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 Legislative 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. Executive-Level Strategy, Guidance, and Direction
Demonstrated experience in executive-level strategy and direction, including developing and executing enterprise-level initiatives to further an organization's mission.
2. Strategic Actions to Address Fundamental and Emerging Business Needs of the CPUC
Demonstrated experience in evaluating your organization's present and emerging business needs and developing strategies to address the needs.
3. Strategic Engagements with External Stakeholders to Achieve the CPUC's Mission
Demonstrated experience in identifying strategic engagements with stakeholders for your organization, and building and maintaining engagements that helped your organization achieve its mission.
4. Authority to Act in the Absence of the Executive Director
Demonstrated experience in establishing and embedding policies and protocols at an enterprise scale.
Examination Information
The examination process will consist of each candidate's Statement of Qualifications (weighted 100%). A departmental evaluation panel will screen applications and Statements of Qualifications based on the identified minimum qualifications, the desirable qualifications for the position, and the competitive nature of each candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Results from this examination will only be used to fill the position of CEA C - Chief Deputy Executive Director, CPUC
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 Benefits Summary
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Staff
(415) 703-1902
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