Deputy Director, Equal Employment Opportunity

Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, Covered California, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring equality and fairness in all aspects of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), policies, practices, and benefits, including Reasonable Accommodations, Upward Mobility, and Disability Awareness. The incumbent will develop, recommend, implement, and enforce policies and procedures for the full scope of Equal Employment activities, and will initiate and recommend policy-level changes that promote innovative solutions. Such policies and solutions will be accomplished in accordance with all applicable federal and State laws, regulations, Executive Orders and policies (i.e., Title VII Civil Rights Act of 1964; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, etc.)
The Deputy Director develops and issues EEO policy directives to ensure compliance with State and Federal EEO laws, regulations, policies, and practices. Develops policy based on objective monitoring and assessment of Covered California human resources, reasonable accommodation, and Equal Employment practices in the workplace. The Deputy Director also keeps apprised of all major changes in EEO laws and regulations and advises the Executive Director and the executive leadership team regarding those changes, any related problems that may be caused by those changes, as well as any corresponding policies needed to ensure compliance at Covered California. Provides the Executive Director with policy and other programmatic recommendations to prevent discrimination and to facilitate Equal Employment Opportunity. Provides technical advice and assistance to the Executive Director and all levels of management regarding their roles and responsibilities in carrying out Covered California's EEO obligations. Provides information on laws, rules, policies, and procedures on EEO goals and timetables, resources, and planning and implementation of programs. Develops, implements, manages, and monitors the EEO program, and serves as an advisor on Covered California's diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
This position is located in Sacramento County.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California's current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.
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-406953
Position #(s):
801-111-7500-001
Working Title:
Deputy Director, Equal Employment Opportunity
Classification:
C. E. A. $9,471.00 - $11,463.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Covered California works to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high quality healthcare. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that our vision, mission, and values are fully realized and are the driving force that allows us to continually provide exceptional service to those who need it most.
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Special Requirements
A CEA Examination is required as part of the application package and will consist of a review of the candidate's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes their education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications listed for this position. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
**Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the responses as stated in the Examination Information section of this posting will not be considered.**
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: 12/29/2023
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:
Covered California
Attn: Human Resources Branch: ERU
1601 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Covered California
Human Resources Branch: ERU
1601 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento , CA 95815
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 -
  Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ that do not follow the instructions as listed in the Examination Information Section below will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ. Please see above "Special Requirements" section for SOQ instructions.
• Other - Cover Letter is optional.

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 in gaining the confidence and support of executive leadership and providing effective advice on a wide range of EEO matters and policies.

Demonstrated experience and ability in analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws, rules, and landmark court decisions related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program and implications of these issues for the EEO program.

Experience creating and implementing departmental policy and programs such as Reasonable Accommodation, Upward Mobility, and Disability Awareness.

Experience advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Strong leadership and management skills with a demonstrated ability to train, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff members.

Examination Information
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the CEA Examination; no additional examination needs to be completed via CalCareers.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must specifically address the desirable qualifications listed below. When responding to these items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

• The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the desirable qualifications listed below.
• The SOQ should be typed in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), limited to one page per item and no more than five (5) pages total.
• Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples.
• Please note: resumes and cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

Respond to each of the statements below.

Describe your experience in gaining the confidence and support of executive leadership and providing effective advice on a wide range of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters and policies.

Describe your experience and demonstrated ability in analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws, rules, and landmark court decisions related to EEO program and implications of these issues for the EEO program.

Describe your experience and provide a specific example in creating and implementing departmental policies and programs such as Reasonable Accommodation, Upward Mobility, and Disability Awareness.

Describe your experience advising on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Describe your leadership and management style with a demonstrated ability to train, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff members.

If you have any questions regarding the SOQ requirement, we encourage you to reach out to the recruiter directly: Abby Da Silva, Executive Recruitment Specialist, at (916) 954-3280 or through email at abigail.dasilva@covered.ca.gov .
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...