CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT:	CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF	RELEASE DATE:	Friday, November 13, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	Chief, Headquarters Operations, Office of Internal Affairs, Division of Internal Oversight and Research	FINAL FILING DATE:	Friday, December 4, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA B	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE:	$ 8,985.00 - $11,135.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	10262015_4

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Director, Office of Internal Affairs (OIA), the Chief, Headquarters Operations, OIA, is responsible for managing, directing, and has centralized oversight of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's (CDCR) internal affairs headquarters administrative and investigation programs including: Central Intake, Information Technology, Administrative Support, Special Investigations, Forensic Analysis Support and Investigations, Worker's Compensation Fraud inquiry/investigations; and is responsible for the general oversight, direction, evaluation, and coordination of the Department's Deadly Force Review Board.

The Chief serves as a policy advisor collaborating with the Deputy Director, OIA, and stakeholders to evaluate, develop, and modify system-wide policies and procedures within acceptable law enforcement industry standards and in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations of the Department Operations Manual, Penal Code, labor agreements, the State Personnel Board, California Department of Human Resources, and Madrid mandates.

The Chief oversees the functions of the Administrative Support Unit which include budgets, personnel, payroll, accounting, training, and contracts.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with Madrid mandates through formulation and implementation of policies and procedures to maintain consistent evaluation of allegations of employee misconduct, appropriate assignment of cases, standardization of investigative procedures pursuant to law enforcement industry standards, timeliness of statutes of limitation, enforcement of mandated training to all agents, and reporting on and accounting for the status, findings, and outcomes of all OIA investigations.

• Fiscal oversight of OIA's operational budget, including Headquarters and three Regional OIA offices. Approve or deny requests for equipment allocations and expenditures, personnel action requests (reclassifying, filling vacant positions, etc.), and in-service/out-service training requests. Advises and recommends, to the Deputy Director, OIA, the implementation of fiscal constraints necessary to control personnel and operating expenses to maintain a balanced budget and ensures budgetary funding availability to carry out the investigative process. Directs the implementation of approved fiscal constraints and ensures compliance through review and approval of proposed expenditures and hiring. Advises and informs the Deputy Director, OIA, of potential impact to program operations that compromise OIA's ability to maintain staffing levels that ensure investigations are processed and completed in compliance with Madrid mandates.

• Supervises two Special Agents-in-Charge and exercises authority over 52 office staff dedicated to OIA's headquarters administrative and investigations programs, including Central Intake, Special Investigations, Worker's Compensation Fraud Investigations, Computer Forensics, Information Technology, and Administrative Services.

• Serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to Department management on employee investigation issues; oversees investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, administrative, criminal, and discrimination related issues. Updates the Deputy Director, OIA, on matters for outside investigation as well as criminal prosecution; and provides general oversight and coordination of the Department's Deadly Force Investigative Team and Deadly Force Review Board.

• Establishes guidelines, priorities, and management systems to ensure an efficient and effective investigative operation; develops policies and procedures as they relate to employee misconduct investigations; evaluates the impact of laws, rules, and court decisions on the investigative process; and identifies and recommends changes to departmental policies which may contribute to situations where misconduct has occurred.

• Oversees the OIA training program and availability of training to meet industry standards and maintain system-wide compliance with the Madrid lawsuit, Penal Code, and CDCR policy.

• Develops indicators for identifying high risk employees for institutions and program areas within CDCR; apprises Department management of potential legal liabilities incurred as a result of inconsistent and/or inappropriate application of laws, policies, and procedures; testifies in state and federal court and before the Legislature regarding the Department's internal affairs process; and identifies proposed changes in Memorandums Of Understanding, laws, and rules relative to employee misconduct, internal affairs, and retaliation investigations.

• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the departmental strategic and operational plans; serves as liaison to, and maintains effective working relationships with, federal, state, and local law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The Chief, Headquarters Operations, Division of Internal Oversight and Research, CEA Level B is a peace officer position; therefore, applicants are subject to meeting all peace officer requirements.

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS:

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.

Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable state or federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in this classification.

Age Limitation – minimum age for appointment: 21 years (Applicants must state birth date on application).

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons who have previously undergone a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation background investigation may be required to undergo only a partial background investigation.

Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.

Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, and in firearms and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in this classification.

(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.

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.

1. Experience and knowledge in specific law enforcement internal affairs investigative processes such as Government Code (GC) Section 3300 (Peace Officers' Bill of Rights), GC 3500 (Meyers-Millas-Brown Act), and collective bargaining issues related to investigation of public employees, Madrid and Plata federal court reforms for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and Use-of-Force doctrines inside penal institutions and in the public domain.

2. Ability to develop cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and represent the Department with federal, state, and local law enforcement and criminal justice agencies to develop policies, procedures, and programs affecting law enforcement, departmental security, and investigations involving inmates, wards, and departmental employees.

3. Experience in personnel management and leadership which demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary staff; knowledge of appropriate techniques in the areas of establishing partnerships, customer service, training, motivating staff, recognition, and progressive discipline; and a manager's role in contributing to and achieving an equal employment opportunity workplace.

4. Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; make independent, sound, ethical decisions regarding highly sensitive matters; and maintain confidentiality.

5. Demonstrated broad administrative or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, implementation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies and procedures in areas related to, but not limited to, law enforcement, departmental security, and investigations involving inmates, wards, and departmental employees.

Supervisory/administrative experience in a managerial capacity at least equivalent to a Staff Services Manager III; Correctional Administrator, Department of Corrections; Deputy Regional Administrator; or Youth Authority Administrator, including the implementation and/or evaluation of program policies. Experience which shall have demonstrated the ability to communicate with legislators, local governmental jurisdictions, and community and civic leaders. Experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

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, Headquarters Operations, Office of Internal Affairs, Division of Internal Oversight and Research, with the CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF . Applications will be retained for twelve months.

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

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Effective January 1, 2009, Government Code Section 18991 was enacted which permits persons retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty to apply for Career Executive Assignment (CEA) examinations, for which he/she meets the minimum qualifications. Person’s applying who qualify as a Veteran under Government Code Section 18991 must submit a copy of his/her DD214 with their Standard State Application (Form 678).

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 cannot exceed four pages in length or be less than size 12 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, periods 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.
• APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION.
• Information regarding the completion of a "Statement of Qualifications" may be obtained via the CDCR internet website at: www.cdcr.ca.gov/Career_Opportunities/HR/OPS/Exams/Exams_Executive/index.html

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF , Executive Appointments Unit
P.O. Box 942883, Sacramento, CA 94283-0001
Grace Ruiz | (916) 324-6370 | Grace.Ruiz@cdcr.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 CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, 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.

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees