Job Posting: Equity Officer (CEA, Level A)

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-427547
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Equity Officer (CEA, Level A)
C. E. A.

$9,755.00 - $11,807.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/21/2024

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader who will lead the Department in DEI strategies to help achieve our mission in the development and delivery of diversity strategies, programs, initiatives, and services that enhance equity, inclusion, and cultural competence in the workplace.

 

This highly visible role will lead organizational development initiatives to increase employee engagement, with a renewed focus on building an even more inclusive culture across CDCR/CCHCS. This person will foster our values-driven culture and support our high-performance, dedicated, and diverse team to do their best work.

The ideal candidate will be a people-centered leader with a proven capacity to build effective and mission-driven strategies. Experience in leading organizational initiatives in company culture; employee engagement; leadership development; and diversity, equity, and inclusion is a must! This role will report to the Associate Director, Office of Civil Rights, collaborating, working cross-functionally, and partnering closely with all levels of departmental leadership and management to engage with the CDCR/CCHCS teams.

To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact the Executive Recruiter, Amber Wolff, by phone at (279) 210-3458 or by email at amber.wolff@cdcr.ca.gov.  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This is a remote and in-office hybrid leadership position located in the Greater Sacramento  area. Telework schedules are hybrid and primarily office centered, specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. The employee may be called into the office with reasonable notice and must forgo telework when necessary. 

Travel may be required.

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

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-427547
    Position #(s):
    065-165-7500-XXX
    Working Title:
    Equity Officer (CEA, Level A)
    Classification:
    C. E. A.
    $9,755.00 - $11,807.00 A
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    United States
    Telework:
    Hybrid
    Job Type:
    Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

    Department Information

    Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration though education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

    Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

    The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

     
    Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/

    Special Requirements

    Do not include any confidential information 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), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

    **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 an applicant 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 an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

    Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

    A CEA Examination is required as part of the application package and will consist of a review of the candidate's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes their education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications listed for this position. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. PLEASE SEE THE EXAMINATION INFORMATION LOCATED NEAR THE END OF THE JOB POSTING FOR DETAILED SOQ INSTRUCTIONS.

    Applicant who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the responses as stated in the Examination Information section of this posting will not be considered. 

    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: 5/21/2024

    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:

    Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
    Attn: Attn: Amber Wolff
    Executive Appointments Unit
    P.O. Box 942883
    Sacramento, CA 94283

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
    Executive Appointments Unit
    1515 S Street, Application Drop Box or Suite101N
    (Drop off not available weekends and holidays)
    Sacramento, CA 95811
    Attn: Amber Wolff
    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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements. 
    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:
    1. Demonstrated and comprehensive experience leading initiatives or programs, including recommending strategy, serving as a spokesperson/liaison/representative, outreach, measurement and reporting.
    2. Demonstrated and comprehensive experience in recommending policies and procedures that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
    3. Demonstrated collaborative leadership experience and skill at identifying, developing, and leading department initiatives to achieve workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
    4. Exceptional communication skills that demonstrate the ability to translate complex matters; liaise with diverse audiences; collaborate with, coach, and teach all levels of the organization.

    Examination Information

    The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the CEA Examination; no additional examination needs to be completed via CalCareers. 

    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

    If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

    Benefits

    Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at

    https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

     

    Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

    https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx

     

    Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.  

     

    This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.  

    Statement of Qualifications Instructions

    The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must specifically address the desirable qualifications listed below. When responding to these items, applicants must follow these guidelines: 

    • The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the desirable qualifications listed below. 
    • The SOQ should be typed in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and no more than two pages total. 
    • Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. 
    • Please note: resumes and cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. 
    For each of the statements below, please address each desirable qualification and provide specific examples of your experience in the relevant areas: 
    1. Describe your demonstrated and comprehensive experience leading initiatives or programs, including recommending strategy, serving as a spokesperson/liaison/representative, outreach, measurement, and reporting. Provide position as well as number of years' experience. 
    2. Describe your demonstrated and comprehensive experience in recommending policies and procedures that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Provide position as well as number of years' experience. 
    3. As the Equity Officer, you will be responsible for building collaborative relationships with staff from across CDCR/CCHCS departments. Provide examples from your work experience that demonstrates your ability to foster collaborative relationships with internal and/or external partners. Cite practices and processes used and provide examples that demonstrate your ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. 
    4. Summarize your program or project management experience and knowledge, including the development of workload management plans or program action plans, scheduling, team coordination and facilitation, monitoring and tracking, reporting, etc. Cite examples of how you addressed challenges that arose when managing projects.  
    If you have any questions regarding the SOQ requirement, we encourage you to reach out to the recruiter directly. Amber Wolff, Executive Appointments Partner, can be reached via email at amber.wolff@cdcr.ca.gov .

    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.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off
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