VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT
CANCELLED

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DEPARTMENT: VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD RELEASE DATE: Thursday, September 4, 2014
POSITION TITLE: Deputy Executive Officer Administration and Finance Division FINAL FILING DATE: Until Filled
CEA LEVEL: CEA A EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE: $ 6,296.00 - $ 9,051.00 / Month BULLETIN ID: 09042014_3

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Executive Officer and the Chief Deputy Executive Officer of the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board (VCGCB), the Deputy Executive Officer (DEO), Administration and Finance Division, is responsible for the overall policy development and management of the VCGCB’s administrative operations which interface and impact the general function and efficiency of all VCGCB operations. The incumbent in this position plans, organizes and directs the functions of the Fiscal Services Division, Business Services Section, Human Resources Section and Information Technology Section.

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)
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. Each candidate’s Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be responses to these Desirable Qualifications in order as listed below:

• Experience at the managerial level with information technology, personnel and fiscal management, policies and practices within California state government.

• Varied administrative responsibility for the development, execution, and evaluation of programs, policies, staff development and team building.

• The ability to interact and communicate effectively with high-level management representatives of federal, state, other governmental agencies and other entities.

• Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

• Exercises a high degree of integrity and confidentiality for sensitive issues and uses sound judgment in decision making.

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 Deputy Executive Officer Administration and Finance Division, with the VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The results of this examination will be used only to fill this position.

The examination process will consist of an application, resume, and SOQ evaluation. The SOQ will be used to evaluate each candidate’s education and experience as it relates to the “Desirable Qualifications”, and may also serve as a documentation of ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The SOQ shall be the only basis for the candidate’s final score and rank on the eligible list.

Interviews may be conducted as part of the examination process with only the most qualified candidates if it is determined necessary in order to make a selection.

All applicants will be notified of the results. The results of this examination may be used to fill subsequent vacancies in this position within the next twelve months. Applicants must receive a passing score of at least 70% to be considered eligible.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
• A SOQ which describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each “Desirable Qualification” factor listed under the “Desirable Qualifications” section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor or you will be given a disqualifying score. The SOQ should not exceed two pages in length with a font no smaller than 10 pitch. Applications submitted without an SOQ will be given a disqualifying score.

Interested applicants must submit:

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD, Administration/Human Resources Section
P.O. Box 48, Sacramento, CA 95812-0048
Tammy Mintz | (916) 491-3807 | tammy.mintz@vcgcb.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 VICTIM COMPENSATION AND GOVERNMENT CLAIMS BOARD 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.

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Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees