Department of Rehabilitation EXEMPT POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT JC Assistant Director, Office of Legislation and Communications

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1 Department of Rehabilitation EXEMPT POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT JC Assistant Director, Office of Legislation and Communications Equal Opportunity Employer Final Filing Date:Until Filled The State of California is an equal opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other factor that is not related to the job. 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. Position Details Job Control #: JC-3338 Position #(s): Classification: Assistant Director, Office of Legislation and Communications $8, $9, Exempt Level J # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Job Type: Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide

2 services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities. Department Website: Job Description and Duties Under administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director of the Department of Rehabilitation, the Assistant Director, Office of Legislative and External Affairs (formally Office of Legislative and Communications), leads and manages the DOR s legislative and public affairs functions, supervises subordinate staff, and is a member of the executive team. The Assistant Director serves as the principal consultant, policy advisor, and technical expert on legislative and public affairs issues to the Director/Chief Deputy Director, and serves as the designated spokesperson, liaison, and representative before the Legislature, media, and the public. Special Requirements Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach surplus letters to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview. How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or

3 required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application packets may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Packet 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 mail your application and any applicable or required documents to: Tiffany Chew 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento CA, Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: 721 Capitol Mall Sacramento CA, :00 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Documents Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: 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. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is a discussion describing how a candidate s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the desirable qualifications and special personal characteristics for this position. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length, and

4 minimum size 12 font. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications." Other - A resume is required. 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. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: Hiring Unit Contact: Gurmeena Chima (916) Gurmeena.Chima@dor.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: Cheryl Artega (916) Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

5 Knowledge and Abilities The Assistant Director must have the necessary skills and abilities to formulate, implement, and monitor departmental policy relative to the administration of DOR s legislation and communication programs at the state and local level and effectively communicate with the Governor s Office; Legislature, other high-level state, federal, and local officials and department managers. The Assistant Director must have knowledge of the organization and goals of programs within the DOR and other local organizations. The Assistant Director must have knowledge of the organization and functions of California state government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and 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 Assistant Director must also have the 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 Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports. Desirable Qualifications Candidates must demonstrate their quality and breadth of experience through submission of a Statement of Qualifications. Written responses to the following desirable qualifications will be used to competitively evaluate each candidate along with their application and resume.

6 Commitment, understanding, and sensitivity of the issues around the employment, independence, and equality for individuals with disabilities, and a belief in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities. Effective leadership, development, and direction of a team including subordinate managers and staff. Ability to develop and nurture professional relationships that foster and advance partnerships and leverage resources; work across internal and external organizational structures and systems to expand the impact of DOR programs and services. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with key staff and other stakeholders to obtain input on legislation, develop bill analyses, and recommend positions on state and federal legislation to the Directorate, Agency, and the Governor s office. Creativity and strong skills in public relations, including marketing, and demonstrated ability to respond accurately and effectively to media inquiries within short timeframes. Demonstrated experience to proactively develop and utilize social media, event planning, video production, print media, stakeholder forums, and other outreach and marketing tools to promote the department s mission. Write press releases, personally represent the department or prepare other staff for media interviews. Strong communication skills, oral and written, including ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner and interpret and respond in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations. Good judgement and ability to provide broad analysis of complex problems and recommend effective courses of action while considering administrative and community impacts. Ability to assist DOR programs to assume state and national leadership roles in legislative and public affairs.