Deputy Director, Disability Insurance Branch

Job Description and Duties

Working at the EDD means much more than showing up for a job. As an executive, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, the best ideas will flourish. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What will be the difference that you make for California?

Under the administrative direction of the Director, Employment Development Department, the Deputy Director, Disability Insurance (DI) Branch, plans, organizes and facilitates the activities of the Branch (approximately 1,400 employees) to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of DI benefit payments to eligible individuals (including the Paid Family Leave program, the State Disability Insurance program, the Nonindustrial Disability Insurance program for state employees, and the Disability Insurance Elective Coverage program for self-employed individuals) through the Department’s DI field offices.

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Working Conditions

The position exists in Sacramento, however, candidates who reside throughout California are encouraged to apply.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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:

Please see the Statement of Qualifications section.

Benefits

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the examination for the CEA position.

Applications must include a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) which describes how your work experience and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than three pages, single-spaced, and not less than 12-point font.  CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A SOQ WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAM. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE SOQ. 

A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be completed in the exact order the following factors are presented:

1. Demonstrated experience responsibly managing and administering a large program with extensive field operations in a manner that reflects the mission and values of the organization. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
   
2. Demonstrated ability to coordinate policy decisions with multiple organizations affecting the service delivery systems of major programs. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Executive Staff, a wide variety of departmental staff, control agencies, the Legislature, the vendor community, and other partnering entities. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the principles and practices of organization, strategic planning, fiscal and human resource management, workforce planning, the legislative process, and the Department’s equal employment opportunity program. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
5. Demonstrated capacity to adapt to organizational changes and make critical and timely decisions on a variety of challenges in a fast-paced and changing environment. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of state funding procedures including experience developing state budget proposals. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
7. Demonstrated ability to identify a problem, plan and execute solutions, and take ownership of decisions. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
   

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the examination for the CEA position. Applications must include a SOQ which describes how your work experience, and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than three pages, single-spaced, and not less than 12-point font. Your response must be numbered and address each of the questions listed in the Statement of Qualifications section of the job posting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in elimination from the exam.