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Form of workUnder the broad direction of the Chief Deputy Director, this CEA B position serves as the California Privacy Protection Agency's Chief Information Officer (CIO), which has overall responsibility for the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) and the information technology (IT) activities that support the Agency's critical lines of business. These include IT Security and Privacy Services; IT Administration, Project, and Procurement Management; and IT Core Services which encompass IT Customer Support Services; Enforcement; Application, Web and Data Services; and IT Infrastructure Services. The CEA is the highest-level of IT authority within the Agency and has broad authorization for formulating and implementing IT policies and practices, which have significant impact on the Agency's Programs. The CEA is responsible for the development of CPPA's IT strategic direction, technology operations, digital initiatives, and technology recovery plans and programs that support and align with the business goals and objectives of the CPPA. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework is available for this position; however, changes to the telework program are at the Agency's discretion. Remote-centered employees may be required to report in person to one of the agency's multiple reporting locations, as determined by management, and may be required to utilize a shared workspace or "hotel" when working in the office.
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-418097
Position #(s):
411-150-7500-001
Working Title:
Chief Information Officer
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,435.00 - $13,623.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA)'s mission is to protect Californians' consumer privacy. The Agency implements and enforces the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Its responsibilities include: 1) rulemaking in a highly complicated, technical, sometimes contested, and nuanced area; 2) supporting awareness across California's diverse population on issues related to privacy and data security, including the new rights provided to them by the law; and 3) administrative enforcement of those rights.
https://cppa.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: 3/18/2024
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:
CA Privacy Protection Agency
Attn: Christie House
707 Third Street, 7th Floor
West Sacramento , CA 95605
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Privacy Protection Agency
Christie House
707 Third Street, 7th Floor
West Sacramento , CA 95605
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 - Responses to the SOQ questions will serve as the examination for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ will not be accepted. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. Please refer to the "Examination Information" section for more detailed 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.
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:
a. 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; the manager's role in labor relations; the manager's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion and for maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.
b. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of multi-disciplinary 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 an effective course of action; prepare and review reports; effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
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:
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, motivate and inspire team members, be able to collaborate with multidisciplinary technical staff.
• Self-Starter, including ability to work independently to achieve set goals
• Strong analytical skills and experience resolving complex problems or issues
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent customer service relationships
• Excellent Project Management skills
• Ability to think strategically, plan for the future, and guide the team towards the long-term goals of the organization
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Willingness to adapt to changing technologies, threats and trends.
• Strong knowledge of California Department of Technology Statewide Information Management Manual (SIMM) policies and the California Department of General Services State Administration Manual (SAM)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure EntraID (Azure Active Directory), Microsoft Windows server administration, and installation
• Strong knowledge of the various cloud computing technology platforms (e.g., Zero-Trust Architecture, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Platform-as-a- Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of Information Security
Examination Information
Statement of Qualifications Instructions:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applications submitted without an SOQ will be rejected. Applicants that do not follow instructions may be given a disqualifying score.
The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three (3) pages in length with a font no less than a 10-point Arial font. The SOQ must be numbered and restated in the same order as the statements below, and your responses should provide detailed examples of your experience. A Resume or Cover Letter does not substitute for the SOQ.
1. Describe your experience in leading Information Technology operations and management including the deployment of modern IT services, applications, and hardware across an agency or division.
2. Describe your experience analyzing and implementing policies and determining their impact on government program and/ or technology. Please describe a time you had to implement a new policy.
3. Describe your experience with large-scale (multi-million) projects that you managed through implementation in which you analyzed and developed a complex project plan and budget to ensure the project was completed on time and within available resources.
4. Describe your work experience supervising or leading staff on highly complex information technology initiatives or projects.
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 Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
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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