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Form of workThe Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks to fill a Permanent/Fulltime Career Exectuive Assignment (CEA) B position within the Strategic Growth Council.
The Senior Advisor for Innovation and Partnership (SAIP) is an integral part of the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) Leadership team. Under the general direction of SGC's Executive Director, and in coordination with the Executive Director and the SGC Council, the SAIP provides planning, leadership, and strategic direction for the SGC organization. The SAIP acts as the principal "government, philanthropic and private sector advisor" on state policy matters to the Executive Director and the Council. The SAIP is responsible for leading the SGC efforts to export and scale proven models across SGC's whole of government Council and beyond with the explicit goal of providing solutions that inform and promote California strategic growth. This position will manage and cultivate philanthropic and federal relationships to inform policy and program development and identify new opportunities for funding and deploying SGC's programs and models. SGC's base statute authorizes SGC to convene state and non-state partners with the purpose of coordinating policy, programming, funding, and other solutions necessary to advance and meet the States' goals of healthy, thriving communities. As SGC programs and initiatives are producing solutions and best practices that can be applied more broadly by other state agencies, federal government agencies, funders and other implementers, translating SGC's learnings into replicable action will be a core component of SGC's external engagement and added value to the State.
NOTE: Training & Development (T&D) assignments will not be considered for this recruitment.
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 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Located in an office setting in downtown Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol. Various coffee shops and restaurants conveniently located within walking distance. Available street parking and State-owned parking garages nearby for convenience. Telework may be available in accordance with OPR's Telework Policy.
All OPR employees must reside in California upon appointment.
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-407729
Position #(s):
368-675-7500-001
Working Title:
Special Advisor for Innovation and Partnerships
Classification:
C. E. A. $11,102.00 - $13,226.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
The Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is a Cabinet-level state organization that coordinates and works collaboratively across state government and with public agencies, communities, and stakeholders to achieve sustainability, equity, economic prosperity, and quality of life for all Californians. SGC programs include Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC), Community Resilience Centers (CRC), Sustainable Agriculture Lands Conservation (SALC), Transformative Climate Communities (TCC), Climate Change Research (CCR), Community Assistance for Climate Equity (CACE), and Health and Equity Program (HEP) - which is part of a multi-agency Health in All Policies (HiAP) Initiative. SGC is a fast-paced, creative work environment that encourages staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude.
To learn more about OPR, please visit our website: https://sgc.ca.gov/
Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Special Requirements
Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthrate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination purposes only.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.
When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
For those who must submit their application via the postal service, please indicate the position and Job Control numbers for the position which you are applying for.
Using your online CalCareer account to apply electronically is the preferred method of applying for this vacancy and is highly recommended; however, candidates may apply by mail or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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: 1/14/2024
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:
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Attn: HR
1400 10th Street
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
HR
1400 10th Street
Sacramento , CA 95814
Monday through Friday (except holidays)
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.
- Supplemental Application - Please see "Supplemental Questionnaire" section below for detailed 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:
- Expertise in partnership formation, external engagement strategy, coalition building, philanthropy, and public education
- Familiarity and mission alignment with SGC's core areas of work, including community development and urban/local planning, climate-oriented infrastructure investments, conservation, health equity, and government transformation
- Broad understanding of state and local government functions and public funding and planning mechanisms
- Creative and innovative, actively seeking ways to use SGC's approach of ideate / incubate / scale to help solve big picture challenges in California
- Commitment to serving California's diverse communities and creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences
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 u...
