Director, Office Of Sustainable Groundwater Management

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
Under general guidance and administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the incumbent is responsible for overall leadership and management of the State Water Board's newly established Office of Sustainable Groundwater Management, including planning, organizing, directing, and administering all activities and operational functions of the Office. Consistent with State Water Board priorities, including its racial equity resolution and action plan, the incumbent is responsible for developing, proposing, and implementing policies and programs for the advancement of state Groundwater Management and for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with State, Federal, and local governmental agencies, public and private organizations, and other interested persons. The Director for the Office of Sustainable Groundwater Management will also serve as a principal policy advisor to State Water Board members and the State Water Board's Executive Team on matters relating the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.
The position is located at 1001 I Street on the 13th floor of a high rise building, right in the heart of downtown Sacramento next to light rail stations and other public transportation.
Duties: Interested candidates should review the attached Duty Statement.
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver's license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
Salary information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
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-407475
Position #(s):
880-240-7500-002
Working Title:
Director, Office of Sustainable Groundwater Management
Classification:
C. E. A. $9,471.00 - $16,021.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
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 workplace. 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.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 23-240-xxx in the "Examination or Job Title(s)" section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members .
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.
In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.
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: 1/8/2024
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:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Maxine Freeman
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
State Water Resources Control Board
Human Resources Branch - Maxine Freeman
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
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 see below for specific requirements.
• Other - Cover letter is required and must be included.

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:

Experience managing, coaching, and leading a multidisciplinary staff, including planning, directing, organizing, and motivating staff to ensure development and implementation of effective regulatory or natural resource management programs.

Experience managing complex programs and projects, ensuring the timely delivery of precise and well-conceived deliverables that consider and integrate multiple, and at times divergent, perspectives.

Knowledge and understanding of California water, specifically including laws and regulations pertaining to Groundwater Management in California, and the principles and practices of Groundwater Management generally.

Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated skills in communication and interaction with diverse groups and populations, and the ability to successfully collaborate with stakeholders who may be impacted by regulatory decisions.

Effective written and oral communication skills with a diverse and wide range of audiences, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable language for various audience types and levels.

Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application, resume, and a Statement of Qualifications
evaluation conducted by a screening committee. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to
evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the "Desirable Qualifications" listed above.
The Statement of Qualifications may be the only basis for your final score and rank. Interviews may
be conducted as part of the examination process. (Hiring interviews may be conducted with only
the most qualified candidates if it is determined necessary in order to make a selection.)
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.
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in t...