Chief, Project Management And Development Branch-Real Estate Services Division

Under administrative direction from the Deputy Director, Real Estate Services Division, is responsible for the management of professional services provided by the Real Estate Services Division including capital outlay, special repairs, architectural, engineering and other design and construction related services, economic analysis and special programs (including seismic, green and sustainable, hazardous materials remediation). The incumbent serves as the State's real Estate Services management expert.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions

• This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days a week, in accordance with DGS's Telework Policy. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
• May be required to travel statewide and possibly overnight as needed to conduct State business.
• May be required to work after hours and on weekends based on business needs and workload demands.
• Professional attire required.

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-417426
Position #(s):
719-412-7500-002
Working Title:
Chief, Project Management and Development Branch-Real Estate Services Division
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,435.00 - $13,623.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Yolo County
Telework:
Hybrid
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 Department of General Services' (DGS) Core Values and Employee Expectations are key to the success of the Department's Mission. That mission is to "Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers." DGS employees are to adhere to the Core Values and Employee Expectations, and to perform their duties in a way that exhibits and promotes those values and expectations.
Department Website: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/home.aspx
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: 3/1/2024
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:
Department of General Services
Attn: Christie House
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento , CA 95798-9052
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of General Services
Christie House
Office of Human Resources
707 3rd Street, Lobby
West Sacramento , CA 95605
Visitors must use lobby phone to call HR front desk at 916-376-5400 to drop off application between:
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 -
  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. Please refer to the "Examination Information" section for additional instructions.

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
Minimum Qualifications can be found on the Class Specification for Career Executive Assignment (CEA) HERE
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; 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.

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:

• Experience at the managerial level in leadership of a large, multi functional organization working with professional and administrative staff.
• Experience at the managerial level applying the principles and practices of design and construction Project Management.
• Experience at the managerial level managing a variety of facilities planning, design, and Development issues and strategies.
• Experience at the managerial level integrating the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals.
• Experience at the managerial level evaluating Branch and/or Divisional issues, considering overall implications, and developing policy recommendations.
• Experience at the managerial level applying Project Management practices and principles in a highly sensitive political environment.
• Experience at the managerial level in conflict resolution associated with disagreements between and/or among multiple stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience at the managerial level in an organization subject to California and Federal Government laws pertaining to environmental, fire and life safety, and access compliance.
• Experience at the managerial level implementing green initiatives issued by the Governor's Office.
• Experience at the managerial level delivering a program providing services related to one or more of the following disciplines.
• Experience at the managerial level working with the budget process and monitoring the budget of a diverse, multi-functional organization with a budget of at least 5 million.

Examination Information
Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each Qualification Factor listed below.
Statement of Qualifications Instructions:

• The SOQ should not exceed three (3) pages in length, letter-size pages, single spaced, with a font no less than a 11-point Arial font.
• The SOQ must be numbered and restated in the same order as the statements below and provide specific examples.
• Responses should be complete, specific, and clear.
• A Resume or Cover Letter does not substitute for the SOQ.

Statement of Qualifications Factors:

Describe your experience at the managerial level in administration of a large, multi-functional organization responsible for the design and construction of commercial (public or private) buildings.

Describe your experience at the managerial level applying the principles and practices of general state administration (including budgeting, contracting, accounting, human resources, legislation, and public communications).

Decribe your experience at the managerial level evaluating operational, considering overall implications, and developing policy recommendations.

Describe your experience at the managerial level in conflict resolution associated with disagreements between and/or among multiple external stakeholders at various levels.

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
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.