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Form of workAs the Legislative and External Affairs Manager, you'll lead the Office of Data and Innovation's (ODI) External Affairs work. You will create and manage partnerships in collaboration with ODI's executive team. You'll work with
- international partners on engaged democracy initiatives,
- Native nations,
- vendors,
- nonprofits, and
- external partners to identify where ODI can offer the most service impact.
What you'll do
- Build, develop, and maintain relationships to help promote ODI's activities and accomplishments
- Act as the ODI liaison with Native nations, and international affairs
- Act as the ODI liaison for legislative inquiries and communications
- Represent ODI before governmental agencies and the public in ODI-related legislative matters
- Serve as a key advisor to executives on public affairs and private-sector relations
- Brief executives on trends in external political, social, environmental, sustainability, and technology domains
- Serve as a key advisor to executives on legislative affairs
- Develop and apply advocacy strategies to promote ODI's interests
Need help understanding the hiring process or have questions about ODI? We'd love to talk to you! Before applying, read through our step by step instructions to apply , or contact us at odi-talent-team@innovation.ca.gov . Please include the position title in the subject line.
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-408247
Position #(s):
374-100-7500-004
Working Title:
Legislative and External Affairs Manager
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,102.00 - $13,226.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information The California Office of Data and Innovation helps deliver better services to the people of California through technology and design. In close partnership with our colleagues in other state departments, we reimagine and deliver more equitable and effective programs and products. We listen to Californians who use a program now or may do so tomorrow and hear about what they need. We build tools and products, create and enhance digital services, conduct research, identify data solutions and offer training. We are a cross-discipline staff with blended backgrounds in design, engineering, product, operations, data, research, policy and strategy. If you can imagine joining this growing, and inclusive team, please apply!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ODI
Diversity, equity, and inclusion help us deliver better government services to Californians. Fostering diversity inspires better ideas and more innovative thinking. Feeling included nurtures a shared sense of community. This drives us to take collective action on challenging problems. Prioritizing equity ensures we build solutions for people whose needs are often overlooked. We acknowledge our history and present of implicit and structural injustice, bias, and discrimination. We see, hear, and accept each other and the lived experiences we bring to our work. We support each other in learning and developing so we can help all Californians thrive. We understand this work is never done. That's why we commit to constant improvement.
Department Website: https://innovation.ca.gov/
Special Requirements All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the numbered items prior to your response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
1. Describe your experience working with the California state legislature, or another policy making body, detailing your existing relationships with members (if applicable), your experience with tracking legislation, and your ability to advise executive leaders on how pending legislation may impact program operations.
2. This role requires experience in External Affairs. Please describe your experience with public-private partnerships, whether in a direct or supportive role, or your awareness of the P3 partnership model and how it might benefit an organization such as ODI.
3. Describe your experience leading and managing multiple projects, including delegation, prioritization, accountability, and communication.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
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: 1/4/2024
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:
Office of Data and Innovation
Attn: Human Resources Office - Stephanie Lopez
1515 S Street
North Building, Suite 500
Sacramento , CA 95811
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Office of Data and Innovation
Human Resources Office - Stephanie Lopez
1810 16th Street
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 04:00 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 IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section 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.
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 knowledge of state policies, rules and standards relative to legislative, public and industry affairs within California state government.
- Knowledge and demonstrated effectiveness in policy analysis, development, and implementation.
- Skill to manage, lead, and implement new technologies, and address the challenges inherent with organizational transitions.
- Program administration experience, including communicating program objectives with executive level management, other state agencies, legislative staff, industry, and/or local governments.
- Experience mentoring and supporting the professional development of employees, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
- Demonstrated cross-functional perspective with the ability to interact and lead coordinated efforts with multiple program areas in an organization, including the ability to foster a big picture perspective at both the staff and executive levels.
- Ability to appropriately manage confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, management, and executive leadership.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to plan, organize, prioritize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical and administrative staff, to ensure operational needs are met.
Examination Information
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.
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