Manager Of Incentive And Technical Assistance Programs

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
The Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is recruiting to fill one (1) Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) position located in Sacramento.
The hiring unit has established the following internal cut-off dates for this Job Control:

• January 5, 2024
• January 19, 2024
• February 2, 2024

Applications will be reviewed after each date listed above, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If your application is submitted after the most recent cut-off date, it will be applied to the next review period.
Under the direction of the Environmental Program Manager II, the Environmental Program Manager I (EPM I) leads oversight of OEFI's flagship incentive programs: the Alternative Manure Management Program, Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, the Healthy Soils Program, and the State Water Efficiency Enhancement, as well as CDFA's Technical Assistance grant programs. The EPM I provides leadership for these programs to support the implementation of Assembly Bill 1757 (García and Cristina, 2022).
As a leader in State government, the incumbent is responsible for developing and inspiring the workforce and delivering great results for Californians and CDFA. The incumbent must set a clear vision to achieve productive results by developing plans to meet goals, leveraging staff skills, and solving problems; building collaborative relationships and fostering an inclusive environment for consensus-building and decision-making; coaching, guiding, training, instructing, and developing team members; empowering staff through a sense of shared ownership and decision-making; creating an open and transparent environment for the exchange of information; fostering a team environment through the support and recognition of team members; promoting customer service and accountability; and motivating loyalty to the Department's mission and commitment to drive continuous improvement for better results. The incumbent must inspire personal credibility through authenticity, confidence, consistency, courage, decisiveness, generosity, honesty, integrity, and judgement.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Manage Incentive and Technical Assistance Programs housed within the Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation to ensure incorporation of stakeholder input, robust budget management, and alignment with CDFA's and the State's climate and equity goals.
• Engage OEFI staff in the continual improvement of policies and procedures to realize higher quality and more efficient workflows. Review guidance and recommendations on program-related policies, procedures, laws, improvement recommendations, and regulations from direct reports and oversee implementation.
• Oversee implementation of Memorandum of Understanding on Technical Assistance between CDFA, NRCS, CARCD and UCANR. Supervise Technical Assistance Lead in coordinating MOA activities.
• Oversee staff activities related to the implementation of AB 1757, including:
- Coordination with the California Air Resources Board to develop standard methodologies to consistently track greenhouse gas emissions and reductions and carbon sequestration on working lands;
- Coordination with the Natural Resources Agency to publish data about progress towards AB 1757 targets by January 1, 2025 and every two years thereafter;
- Coordination with the California Natural Resources Agency and Air Resources Board to review and update the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy pursuant to PRC Section 39740.2.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position will require travel by various modes of transportation. Overnight travel is occasional. The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors. The incumbent works from home or in an office furnished with modular office equipment and has a computer, with various software programs, including e-mail, a telephone and cell phone with voicemail, overhead storage areas, portable and stationary filing drawers, and bins.
Incumbents must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work; work well under pressure, make appropriate decisions and well thought out recommendations, work independently in completing assigned work, and meet required deadlines. Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule on accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-407519
Position #(s):
014-037-0756-001
Working Title:
Manager ofIncentive and Technical Assistance Programs
Classification:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY) $11,946.00 - $14,851.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
The Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) is responsible for providing expert counsel to the Secretary and Executive Office and offering agricultural stakeholder services on a broad spectrum of environmental issues that impact and benefit agriculture in California. These issues include but are not limited to, climate change, water usage and quality, air quality, soil health, dairy and livestock methane, biodiversity, and renewable energy.
Special Requirements
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within thirty (30) days of appointment, on an annual basis, and upon vacating the position. The incumbent must complete an Ethics orientation training course within six months of assuming a Form 700 covered position, and every two (2) years thereafter, by December 31 of each numbered year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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 Food & Agriculture
Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-407519
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Food & Agriculture
Human Resources Branch JC-407519
1220 N Street, Room 242
Sacramento , CA 95814
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-407519
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.
• Other - Cover Letter
• Other - References

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.
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:
Academic background in agricultural and/or natural resource science.
-Experience managing grant programs.
-Experience with project management process and software.
-Experience briefing and preparing materials for executive leadership.
-Experience with policy and bill analysis.
-Experience in external affairs, including stakeholder management and communications.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Natalya Ivanov
(916) 539-0764
natalya.ivanov@cdfa.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 654-1005
Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Hard Copy Applications:
If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.
Additional Information:
Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.
If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.
Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.
Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
This position may require a medical clearance.
Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.
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.