Chief Deputy Director

Job Description and Duties

The Chief Deputy Director (CDD) formulates and recommends policies and objectives, designs and implements strategic direction, and advises the DIR Director in opportunities to maximize operational efficiency in its daily operations. The CDD also leads a team of executives and manages the oversight of day to day operations, departmental program evaluation initiatives, and strategic plan priorities and oversees changes to processes, policies, and systems to ensure effectiveness and creating/supporting a work environment consistent with the Department’s core values of innovation, accountability, compassion, and customer service.

This is an exempt executive assignment (at-will) position, non-tenured, full time, and is appointed by the Governor’s Office. All applicants should apply on the Governor’s website in order to be considered: Please disregard the application instructions in the “Application Instructions” section, and instead, apply using the link above.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position consists of both in office and telework and can be based out of Sacramento or Oakland.

The position is located in the DIR Director's Office, on the 22nd floor of a high rise building locate at: :

Oakland State Building
1515 Clay Stree t

Oakland, CA 94612

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The position is located in the DIR Director’s office located at: 

1750 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95825

The incumbent is regularly required to remain in a stationary position, communicate and to work at a computer for extended periods of time and to move and transport office items in a safe manner.

The incumbent will be required to travel occasionally.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must show proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

Special Requirements

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels, both within and outside of DIR. The incumbent must handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters in a professional manner and must exercise good judgement, data acumen, and strong organizational abilities.

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 commitment to transparency and strong communication
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters in a professional manner
• Demonstrated utilization of improvement methodologies including: data, metrics, and measurements
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups including labor and management groups, federal, state, and local communities
• Demonstrated commitment and innovation related to diversity, inclusion, and equity policies

Benefits

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

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation
• California State holiday pay
• 401 (k) and 457 plans
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy

DIR Mission and Core Values

Our mission is to protect and improve the welfare and working conditions for California's wage earners and to advance opportunities for profitable employment in California. DIR is also committed to ensuring that all employers comply with labor laws in California to support a fair and thriving business environment.

Integrity - We fulfill the promise of our mission through fair, honest and ethical behavior.

Service - We are committed to responsibly serving the public and value their trust.

Respect - We treat others with dignity, courtesy and consideration.

Quality - We take pride in providing the public with accurate and timely services.

Transparency - We conduct ourselves with openness and accountability in all aspects of our work

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 A resume may be attached if desired. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.