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Job Description and Duties
If you have a passion to be a part of a team that works to serve, aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families then we have a job for you!
The California Department of Social Services' (CDSS) Information Systems Division (ISD) is looking for a leader for their Project Oversight and Strategic Technologies (POST) Branch. The POST Branch is responsible for Project Management, Business Analysis and Project Oversight. POST oversees and manages small, medium and large internal and statewide projects to streamline and automate services and programs.
Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer (CIO), the POST Branch Chief, CEA A supports the Directorate and Department by organizing, directing, and overseeing information technology (IT) project management and enterprise. The POST Branch Chief provides policy guidance and leadership for the Departments IT projects and establishes IT priorities which ensure new systems and IT initiatives align with the strategic plan, are planned, and deployed correctly and remain operational at optimal performance levels. The POST Branch Chief is also responsible for providing direction and guidance on IT enterprise projects and opportunities which further support CDSS programs and goals while also supporting the mission of the department.
This position has been designated as eligible for hybrid. The position may require in-person attendance when requested.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The Department may exceed the maximum range based on experience and qualifications.
Department Information
CDSS Culture
CDSS goal is to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our department, that actively invites the contribution and participation of all people and is representative of the varied identities and different perspectives in California. In our role as public administrators, our charge is to ensure that our programs and our workplaces provide all Californians the opportunity to thrive
Department Website: www.cdss.ca.gov
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: 3/11/2024Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Examination Information section for instructions. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ or follow the instructions may be eliminated from the examination process.
Examination Qualification Requirements
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 departments or agencys Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a managers 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 departments or agencys 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
- Excellent leadership, organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with control agencies and other governmental entities.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical and administrative staff.
- Experience with the California Department of Technology's Project Approval Life Cycle (PAL).
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certifications desired.
Examination Information
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ or follow the instructions may be eliminated from the examination.
The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant's SOQ. Each applicant must complete and submit their SOQ responding to all three questions listed in this section.
When completing the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines:
- Responses must be typed and limited to no more than two (2) pages in length, with one-inch margins
- Responses must reference relevant factors listed in the Desirable Qualifications section listed above
- Font size no smaller than Arial 11.5
- Describe your demonstrated expertise in project oversight, project management and Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL).
- Describe your experience with personnel management, employee supervision, and development.
- Describe how you have successfully implemented Information Technology Project Portfolio Management across a Department or business.
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.
Special Testing Arrangements
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.cdss.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Jennifer Catalano
(916) 926-7871
Jennifer.Catalano@dss.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:EEO Office
(916) 657-2326
EEOoffice@dss.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.
Additional Examination Information
Please note that there is not an online examination for the C.E.A. classification. Your application package and Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated as part of the examination process.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill the position of CEA level A, Project Oversight and Strategic Technology Branch Chief and may be used to fill subsequent vacancies for this position for a period of up to 12 months. The Department may elect to consider applications in addition to those previously screened.
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.
