Assistant Deputy Director, SMRP (CEA Level B)

Job Description and Duties

DTSC is seeking a qualified individual to join the leadership team of the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program as Assistant Deputy Director. This position will help DTSC in its pursuit of protecting people and the environment from harmful chemicals and revitalizing communities, including increased opportunities for jobs and housing.

As a C.E.A you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Cleanup Program
• Work with Cleanup Program management which consists of engineers, scientists and administrative staff to identify priority projects, plan and implement key programs and initiatives, measure and evaluate results
• Maintain a comprehensive, up-to-date accounting of all resources (budget, contracts, grants, human capital and technology)
• Allocate budget resources, including developing strategies for obtaining additional resources
• Coordinate with administrative services to provide appropriate support for Cleanup Program
• Plan Cleanup Program management meetings
• Facilitate executive meetings for the Deputy Director, leading the Cleanup Team in strategic planning and performance management initiatives and overseeing Program-wide workplan and priority-setting efforts

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship: The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not provide visa sponsorship and is not an E-Verify employer.

A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is currently headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Special Requirements

This position requires a C.E.A. examination to be administered as the initial part of the selection process.

This CEA examination will consist of a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), weighted 100%, and shall be the only basis for the candidate's final score and rank on the eligible list.

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You must provide direct responses to each of the SOQs listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and include the full text of the SOQ prior to each response. Please address how you possess each SOQ using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.

The SOQ MUST not exceed three (3) pages in length, twelve (12) point Arial font, single-spaced, and one (1) inch margins. A SOQ that does not conform to the specifications will be given a disqualifying score. 

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe your experience and situations that demonstrates your ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities that lead to cost-effective and timely solutions.
2. Describe your management and technical experience in interpreting and implementing laws, regulations, policies, and practices related to toxic and hazardous material releases, and their remediation.
3. Provide examples that demonstrate your ability to achieve goals or outcomes, both personally and through leading others, that resulted in a significant benefit to the public or the organization. 
4. Describe your experience building partnerships with stakeholders with competing interests and opposing views to resolve complex problems.

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:

• Experience in the cleanup and remediation of properties under California law
• Experience managing teams and developing internal processes and procedure
• Demonstrated experience leading complex organizations, programs, and a diverse multidisciplinary workforce
• Knowledge or experience with environmental laws, regulations, policies and programs including environmental enforcement, compliance, cleanup, or remediation activities
• Experience analyzing complex environmental, regulatory, policy, and organizational issues
• Conducting or overseeing research and providing strategic recommendations to executive leadership and other decision makers
• Experience representing an organization and building effective partnerships with governmental entities, regulated communities, environmental and community organizations
• Strong communication and presentation skills including Outreach, facilitating meetings, delivering presentations

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 532387 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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 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 submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please referto the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.