FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT: FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF RELEASE DATE: Monday, May 18, 2015
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Board, CEA A FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, May 29, 2015
CEA LEVEL: CEA A EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE: Monday, June 8, 2015
SALARY RANGE: $ 6,296.00 - $ 9,051.00 / Month BULLETIN ID: 05182015_4

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB), CEA A, is the second organizational level, works with and on behalf of the Executive Director of the WCB, and acts in their absence. The CEA fully participates in the implementation of WCB’s strategic plan and manages program development policies and procedures for each emerging program function, and provides direct oversight of all WCB programs to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and strategic plan objectives. The CEA functions as advisor to the Executive Director and WCB Board members and completes administrative projects and reports on a variety of WCB issues, as requested. This position requires frequent travel throughout the State of California Additionally, the Assistant Executive Director:

• Works with other State, Federal, and local government agencies, private organizations, and constituent groups to strategically develop and implement WCB’s conservation policies and programs.

• Advises the Executive Director and the Governing Board regarding the implementation and evaluation of all WCB programs, with an initial emphasis on strategic plan implementation and responsible for ensuring budgetary needs are identified and performance measures are being utilized. Participates in all policy-making decisions.

• Responsible for implementing WCB’s Strategic Plan as mandated by the State Administrative Manual and Government Code. Ensures the strategic objectives are being implemented as envisioned, the services provided meet WCB’s mission, and that the conservation community and the broader public of California will have opportunities to provide input on the Strategic Plan’s implementing actions.

• Works closely with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to coordinate conservation strategies, and provide for program and project consistency related to wildlife and fishery resources. Responsible for the day-to-day management of WCB staff, both directly and through subordinate managers and ensures that both line and administrative programs meet all strategic objectives; directs, supervises and ensures proper training and evaluation of subordinate staff; assures that financial, human resources and other administrative requirements are satisfied. Oversees processes for WCB to award grants, provide technical assistance to constituencies and serve as facilitator to address complex local and regional issues.

• Represents the Executive Director and the Board at various meetings and activities throughout the State, including interaction with State, Federal and local government organizations, legislature and non-governmental stakeholder groups, and serves as Executive Director in his/her absence.

• Oversees WCB-wide service programs, such as information management, professional training and other cross-functional projects. Prepares or oversees special studies, reports and projects as requested by the Executive Director and/or the Board.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either I
Must be a current State civil service employee with permanent civil service status, as defined in Government Code Section 18546.

Or II
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature, who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service as defined in Government Code Section 18990.

Or III
Must be a current or former nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch of government who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service (excluding those positions for which the salaries are set by statute) as defined by Government Code Section 18992.

Or IV
Must be a person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code Section 18991.

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:
(1) 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.

(2) 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 QUALIFICATION(S)
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing California’s habitat.

• Knowledge of California’s hunting, fishing, and environmental laws and regulations; ecosystem methodologies; current real estate issues; and fish and wildlife programs.

• Knowledge of CDFW & WCB programs, policies, procedures, and overall mission.

• Knowledge of program evaluation and development.

• Supervisory experience directing professional/administrative staff.

• Knowledge of multi-species conservation planning and management.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in budgetary management and development and ability to make sound fiscal decisions.

• Demonstrated leadership skills.

• Demonstrated experience in formulating, implementing, and evaluating program policies.

• Experience working collaboratively with a variety of public, private, local, State, and Federal government entities and stakeholders involved with California’s fish and wildlife issues.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of Assistant Executive Director, Wildlife Conservation Board, CEA A, with the FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The Results of this examination will be used only to fill this position and may be used to fill subsequent vacancies for this position for a period of up to twelve months.

This examination consists of an application and Statement of Qualifications screening process with examination interviews conducted, if necessary, for those applicants meeting the pre-determined screening criteria as listed. Candidates must obtain a minimum rating of 70% to obtain list eligibility. Candidates are notified in writing of his/her results. The Director may conduct hiring interviews before a selection is made.

Applications/Statement of Qualifications requires employment history information including “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year), time base, and civil service class titles (if applicable).

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
• THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD CLEARLY INDICATE "STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS" AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.

• INCLUDE IN YOUR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF YOUR EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATE EACH OF THE SCREENING CRITERIA FACTORS. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EXAMPLES YOU PROVIDE IN THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS MAY BE THE ONLY TOOL USED FOR DETERMINING YOUR FINAL SCORE FROM THIS EXAMINATION.

• APPLICANTS NOT SUBMITTING A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THIS EXAMINATION.

Interested applicants must submit:

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF, Examination Unit
1416 Ninth Street, Room 1217-B, Sacramento, CA 95814
Matthew Hom | (916) 653-8120 | Matthew.Hom@wildlife.ca.gov

SPECIAL TESTING
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the "Examination Application." You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The FISH AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF 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.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired: From TDD phones: (800) 735-2929, from voice phones: (800) 735-2922

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees