C. E. A.

Job Description and Duties The Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) is recruiting to fill a Career Executive Assignment (CEA), level B.
The CEA serves as the Assistant Executive Director (AED) for the Field Services Division.
Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the AED has complete management oversight responsibility for the Field Services Division.
The incumbent also holds shared responsibility with other Executive staff for overall management for the department.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions This position is located at POST headquarters in West Sacramento, CA.
The office is located in a two-story building with a business park setting.
Parking is free.
Job Code #: JC-421273 Position #(s): 421-001-7500-003 Working Title: Assistant Executive Director, Field Services Division Classification: C.
E.
A.
$11,102.
00 - $15,227.
00 B Work Location: Yolo County Telework: In Office Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time Department Information The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) was established by the Legislature in 1959 to set minimum selection and training standards for California law enforcement.
The POST organization, with more than 260 staff members, functions under the direction of an Executive Director appointed by the Commission.
POST funding comes from the General Fund and the State Penalty Fund.
The State Penalty Fund receives money from penalty assessments on criminal and traffic fines.
The POST Program is voluntary and incentive-based.
Participating agencies agree to abide by the standards established by POST.
More than 600 agencies participate in the POST Program and are eligible to receive the Commission's services and benefits.
Mission The mission of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities.
Recognizing that effective law enforcement is the cornerstone of a free and safe society, POST is committed to a vision of the future that ensures quality, integrity, accountability, and cooperation; encourages new ideas; explores and uses appropriate technologies; and delivers relevant, client-based programs and services.
Vision The vision of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is to be the leading organization in establishing professional standards, assuring top-quality training, and providing effective services to develop and support the world's finest peace officers and law enforcement organizations.
For more information about Commission on POST, please visit our website at www.
post.
ca.
gov.
Special Requirements A fingerprint check is required.
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: 3/17/2024 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: Peace Officer Standards and Training Attn: Human Resources 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95605-1630 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Peace Officer Standards and Training Human Resources 860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95605-1630 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 - Please see the "Examination Information" section of this advertisement for detailed information regarding the required Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
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: Demonstrated experience managing a significant program issue and/or problem, illustrating your ability to identify and address sensitive situations and take appropriate action.
Demonstrated experience at a manager level where you were responsible for such things as the development of strategic plans, audits, and/or development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies.
Demonstrated leadership skills, providing examples of your ability to think strategically, including your personal implementation of innovative programs.
Demonstrated experience in developing positive working relationships with high-level department personnel, state and federal officials, the Legislature, Governor’s Office, control agencies, and/or community groups.
Demonstrated experience preparing and conducting executive briefings to internal and external entities, and/or providing official testimony before legislative bodies.
Examination Information The examination will consist of a review by a screening committee of the candidates' SOQ.
Candidates will be competitively ranked according to their qualifications using predetermined evaluation criteria consistent with the minimum and desirable qualifications (DQ) for the position.
An SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the DQ for the position, and serves as documentation of each candidates' ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
SOQ Examination Instructions An SOQ is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's educations, training, experience, and skills meet the DQ for this position.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
In your SOQ, please address how you possess each DQ using specific examples of your education, training and experience.
The DQs are listed in the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this job announcement.
The SOQ must be typed on (8.
5" x 11") paper using Arial, 12-point font, including the applicant's full name and date at the top of the page.
It should not exceed 1 page per DQ listed.
The SOQ should be numbered, in the same order as the DQs, and should address each DQ listed.
This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position.
Applicants who do not follow these requirements will be disqualified from the examination.
Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.
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 California State Civil Serivce Employee Benefits Summary https://www.
calhr.
ca.
gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.
aspx Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact: Vanessa Martinez (916) 970-4642 vanessa.
martinez@post.
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: Sonya Baland (916) 227-3927 sonya.
baland@post.
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.
Application Process Please note: If you are having trouble submitting your application electronically, please contact the Human Resources contact listed on this advertisement.
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.
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.