CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT:	CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY	RELEASE DATE:	Thursday, October 8, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	Chief Administrative Officer / Human Resources	FINAL FILING DATE:	Friday, October 30, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA A	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE:	$ 6,453.00 - $ 9,277.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	10082015_3

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer of the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) serves on the CEA's executive management team and is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources (HR) and Administrative Services management. The CAO participates in the development and implementation of the CEA's Strategic Plan and is responsible for initiating, implementing, and managing HR principles and practices addressing: Strategic Business Management; Workforce Planning and Employment; Human Resource Development; Compensation and Benefits; Risk Management; Employee & Labor Relations; HR Technology; Talent Management; and Change Management. The CAO is also responsible for leading and directing CEA Administrative Services to ensure a safe, secure, well-maintained, and comfortable workplace; and, delivery of the highest level of customer service to employees, external customers, and visitors.

Duties includes, but not limited to:

• Develop, lead and manage the CEA's Workforce Plan which includes analyzing the current workforce, identifying future workforce needs, identifying related gaps and implementation of solutions so the CEA can accomplish its mission, goals, and objectives.
• Lead creation of key, insurance-specific, leadership positions - including collaboration with key stakeholders in the development of related employment, recruitment and retention strategies. Lead and manage the recruitment and selection process of executive and senior managers. Research, develop, and administer compensation and benefits programs for executive and senior management employed through an Employment Agreement.
• Participate in the development of the organization's strategic plan, including development of performance metrics to monitor and track progress in achieving the CEA's strategic goals. Serve as a sponsor of key strategic initiatives and activities including diversity/culture programs.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives and direct their alignment with organizational objectives and goals.
• Provide HR guidance to a wide range of organizational stakeholders including the CEA's governing board, advisory panel, and all levels of CEA management.
• Plan, organize, manage and oversee the work activities of HR staff relating to recruitment and selection, classification and compensations, payroll and benefits, employee development, performance management, training, labor relations, health and safety, and equal employment opportunity to ensure delivery of the highest level of HR service and support for all staff, including civil service, and temporary staff.
• Develop and implement new policies and procedures based on legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts.
• Develop HR organization intelligence through use of data, evidence based research, benchmarks, and performance metrics.
• Develop and manage policies and programs to ensure a safe, secure, well-maintained, and comfortable workplace; and, delivery of the highest level of customer service to employees, external customers, and visitors. Develop and manage the CEA's facility management policies and procedures.
• Represent the CEA in all negotiations with building management, vendors and construction companies. Lead and direct construction and renovation projects and serve as the CEA's representative on all related matters.
• Plan, develop, and administer HR and Administrative Services budgets for contracts, equipment and supplies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

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)

1. Knowledge of the State Civil Service system, employee/employer relations, employee development, grievance process and Equal Employment Opportunity programs.
2. Experience in formulating and implementation of procedures, policies, and programs related to functions involving hiring, benefits administration, and personnel management.
3. Ability to advise executive management on a wide range of administrative issues, and formulate and execute effective strategies to solve challenges.
4. Please describe your experience in providing high level consultation and technical expertise to members of the executive management team in addressing significant policy issues and in making decisions that affect all of the programs administered by your agency. Describe how you worked and coordinated with high-level management both within and across departments in identifying, presenting, and resolving critical issues and were able to represent your organization at the highest levels.
5. Please describe your experience in developing an organization wide Workforce Plan which includes current and future workforce needs, identify related gaps and solutions.
6. Knowledge of and experience in development of executive management level positions and the development of a competitive compensation and benefit program in order to successfully attract and retain qualified, highly skilled, private-sector professionals.

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 Administrative Officer / Human Resources, with the CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY. 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 evaluation of the candidate's application and Statement of Qualifications by a screening committee. The minimum and desirable qualifications listed on this bulletin will be used to screen and evaluate the application and Statement of Qualifications. It is important that you provide specific information and examples on your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities are applicable to the evaluation criteria, as the Statement of Qualifications will be the basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Application packages must received by 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2015, the final filling date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or emailed after 5:00 p.m. on the final filling date will not be accepted. Faxed applications will not be accepted.

Interested applicants must submit:


• A completed Standard State Application (Form 678).
• A "Statement of Qualifications". The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than three pages in length with no smaller than 12 point font.
• Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
• A resume that clearly addresses your experience with job titles, names and addresses of employers, period of employment, and education relevant to the minimum qualifications listed above.
• The desirable qualifications on the Statement of Qualifications MUST be addressed and numbered in the same order as is listed on the bulletin. You must provide specific examples.
• If qualifying under Pattern IV of the minimum qualifications, please attach a copy of DD 214.
• Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will be rejected from this examination.

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY, Administrative Services Unit
801 K Street, Suite 1000, Sacramento, CA 95814
Heather Ito | 916-661-5586 | heather_ito@calquake.com

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 CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE AUTHORITY 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