EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, September 16, 2014
POSITION TITLE: Chief, Los Angeles-Ventura Workforce Services Division FINAL FILING DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2014
CEA LEVEL: CEA A EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE: $ 6,296.00 - $ 9,051.00 / Month BULLETIN ID: 09162014_2

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Workforce Services Branch, the Chief, Los Angeles-Ventura Workforce Services Division, plans, organizes, facilitates, and evaluates the Los Angeles and Ventura region Workforce Services and Employment and Training programs with total responsibility for the delivery of services in that region through over forty American Job Centers and/or field offices. The incumbent coordinates service delivery with all the region’s Local Workforce Investment Boards.

As a member of the WS Branch executive management team, the incumbent facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of WS Branch program policies and procedures, and is responsible for maintaining optimal community relations in the area. The Chief, Los Angeles-Ventura WS Division, proactively brokers services of the Employment Development Department (EDD) with employment training networks, the employer community, eight local workforce investment boards, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations to develop interest, understanding, acceptance, and participation in EDD operated Workforce innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) sponsored workforce programs. The incumbent advises the Deputy Director, other department managers, and other government agencies and policy bodies affected by the department’s program decisions on key events and changes proposed for goals, objectives, policies, standards, plans, actions, and legislation (state and federal) regarding Employment and Training program responsibilities. The Chief, Los Angeles-Ventura WS Division, provides broad direction for policy to programs, delegates authority as appropriate to ensure good management practices, directs and evaluates the performance of the responsible subordinate managers, establishes management control systems and performance targets and secures compliance by subordinate managers and employees.

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)
The Statement of Qualifications must specifically address the desirable qualifications listed below. It should be numbered in the same order as listed. Please provide specific examples.

1. Experience in the management and administration of a statewide program with extensive field operations.

2. Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to create a clear vision, set goals and expectations, encourage leadership and initiative at all levels, have experience and use sound judgment in managing complex and varied programs.

3. Demonstrated experience with the WS program, specifically the legal basis and pending policy issues, automation challenges, budgetary issues from a state and federal perspective, quality oversight and associated federal requirements, service delivery alternatives employed nationally, and field operations and procedures.

4. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Executive Staff, officials of Local Workforce Investment Areas, county welfare officials, elected officials, employer organizations, administrators of the Department of Labor, the Veterans Employment and Training Service, other state and federal agencies, educational institutions, labor organizations, and community-based organizations.

5. Familiarity with EDD’s major programs, including Workforce Services, Unemployment Insurance, Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave, Employer Tax and various Employment and Training programs and services., .

6. General knowledge of Labor Market Information, labor force issues, including employers and the unemployed, private and governmental agencies, and the ability to establish effective relationships with these groups.

7. Demonstrated experience with the department's major automated systems and knowledge of the role of automation in the Department’s programs.

8. Knowledge of quality customer service principles and demonstrated use of customer expectations to improve processes and/or products.

9. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, fiscal management, the legislative process, human resource administration, and the department’s equal employment opportunity program.

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 Chief, Los Angeles-Ventura Workforce Services Division, with the EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

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

This examination will consist of a Statement of qualifications weighted 100%. To obtain list eligibility, applicants must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on the Statement of Qualifications.

This examination will consist of a review of the candidates' Statement of Qualifications that describes their education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications identified in the bulletin, using predetermined evaluation criteria. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates who meet the "Minimum Qualifications" will have their Statement of Qualifications rated and successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list. SUBMISSION OF THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS MANDATORY. Candidates who do not submit a completed Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from this examination. Hiring interviews may be conducted for the most competitive candidates.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants must submit:

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880, Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
Paramveer (Parm) Dhoot | (916) 653-8456 | Paramveer.Dhoot@edd.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 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 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