c. e. a - Sacramento, CA, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties

The Deputy Director, Chief of Law Enforcement, CEA B, under the general direction of the Director and Chief Deputy Director, develops, implements, and evaluates CDFW policies, procedures, programs, and activities relating to law enforcement issues regarding public safety, homeland security, species and habitat take, and enforcement issues associated with hunting, sport and commercial fishing, marine, and aquaculture programs statewide; oversees and provides policy guidance to the Division; directs the activities of enforcement employees statewide; and serves on the Department's Executive Team.

Additionally, the Deputy Director, Chief of Law Enforcement:

• Serves as the top peace officer employee of the Department.
• Promotes CDFW's commitment to and accountability for the preservation and protection of the State's resources through fair and consistent application of laws and responsiveness to the public.
• Directs strategies and tactics to ensure credible CDFW response to mutual aid, emergency response, and homeland security.
• Utilizes strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to ensure continuing team development within the Division, CDFW, and constituency groups and inspires the use of these skills by staff.
• Works with other State, Federal and local government agencies, private organizations, and constituent groups to strategically develop and implement CDFW's law enforcement and conservation policies and programs.
• Manages Division programs within fiscal resources and develops strategies to improve budget efficiency and alternative funding sources.
• Represents CDFW on high-level task forces and committees, before the legislature and the Fish and Game Commission, and at conferences and meetings with various governmental and constituent organizations related to law enforcement.
• Achieves the goals and objectives of CDFW's strategic plan.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must take and pass the exam by following the Filing and SOQ Instructions found at the bottom of this page.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The incumbent is a Work Week Group E employee and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office.

The incumbent works in an office setting, with artificial light and temperature control. Daily access to and use of a personal computer and telephone is essential. Sitting and standing requirements in the office are consistent with office work. The incumbent must be able to function under changing priorities and timelines. Ability to speak in public is essential. Attend and present materials at meetings, legislative, and/or committee hearings; direct the work of LED staff. Occasional travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-424765


Position #(s):

Working Title:
Deputy Director, Chief of Law Enforcement


Classification:
C. E. A.

$11, $13,623.00 B

(This position may receive higher compensation for an individual with advanced skills and/or experience)

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend.

California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians.

CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission.

Join us and begin a meaningful new career


Department Website:
Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:
Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.

Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Fish and Wildlife


Attn:
Human Resources

P.O. Box 944209

Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Human Resources

Temporarily Closed

See Filing Instructions

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. See Filing and SOQ Instructions below.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements

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

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

Entrance Qualifications

Peace Officer and POST Requirements

The Chief of Enforcement may be required to perform the full range of peace officer duties, including qualifying for, carrying and using a firearm.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031 (f), an individual in this position must be found to be free from physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

The Chief must satisfy all selection and training standards required by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for peace officers.

Proficient use in firearms and defensive tactics; potential for physical confrontations on a daily basis; physically apprehending, arresting, detaining, and transporting violators; pursuing and apprehending fleeing suspects utilizing vehicles and vessels; strenuous patrol by foot over rough terrain; operation of CDFW patrol boats up to 24 feet in length (this can be a one or two person operation); walking in and through rural terrain where outdoor marijuana grows occur; hiking over rough terrain with no vehicle access; operating a 4 wheel drive vehicle on a regular basis (typically 2-8 hours per day and an average of 2,500 miles per month); operate a motorcycle or 4 wheel drive, all-terrain vehicle, off highway, over rough terrain on an occasional basis, wears a uniform with duty belt and a tactical vest.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

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:


Knowledge of:

Knowledge of the organization and functions of 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; personnel management techniques; the department and agency equal employment opportunity laws and objectives; and the manager's role in the equal employment opportunity program.

Ability to:

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 Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to 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 Qualifications

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:

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

Special Personal Characteristics:

Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, exercise thoughtful and deliberative assessments over complex matters with significant outcomes.

Effectively exercise judgement with policy and technical controls, provide mentorship and guidance, lead team on difficult LED policy related issues, communicate complicated problems effectively, and work on highly sensitive/critical tasks.

Produce complete and accurate assignments under multiple tight deadlines.

Willingness to work unusual hours and on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; willingness to live and work throughout the State; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen; neat personal appearance; tact; reliability; keenness of observation; and interest in and aptitude for fish and wildlife conservation and law enforcement work.

Detail oriented, integrity, ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and diplomacy.

Emotional maturity and stability; sound physical condition; strength, endurance and agility necessary to cope with the demands of the job.

Interpersonal Skills:
Able to analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action. Work independently and/or in a team setting. Thoughtful and conscientious approach to management of the LED staff.

Establish and maintain professional and cooperative relationships with representatives of public and private agencies, Tribal organizations, non-governmental associations, stakeholders including organized hunting and fishing groups and members of the public.

Ability to make effective oral presentations before the legislature, commissions, and the public.

Examination Information

Statement of Qualifications Process - Weighted 100%

The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant's statement of qualifications (SOQ). Applications without the SOQ will be eliminated from the examination.

The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position.

The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Responses should be complete, responsive to the SOQ information in the job bulletin, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes will not be considered as a substitute for the SOQ.

The SOQ will be the only tool used for determining each applicant's final score and rank on the eligible list.

Instructions to complete the SOQ can be found under "Filing and SOQ Instructions".

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list.

Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining 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.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678).

You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.


Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Christine Park

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Civil Rights Office (CRO)


California Relay Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Filing and SOQ Instructions

ONLINE SUBMISSION THROUGH CALCAREERS OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS ARE PREFERRED (only one or the other is necessary). If submitting your completed SOQ and examination/employment application (STD.

678) via email, send them to , and include the title of the examination and job control (JC) number in the subject line of your email.

The STD.

678 is available through your CalCareer account or the internet at Be sure to include your current email address on your application.

Applications may also be mailed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE EXAMINATION, INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
• Resume is optional. It may be included but is not required.
• A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - The SOQ should clearly indicate "Statement of Qualifications for [your name]" at the top of the page. The statement should be typed and no more than two 8 1⁄2" x 11" pages in length. The SOQ documents your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Include specific examples of your experience that demonstrates each of the screening criteria factors in your SOQ. Each response must be numbered to correspond with the respective item listed below. Failure to follow these directions may result in disqualification.

Please address eleven items in your SOQ:

• Experience as a peace officer with knowledge of enforcement issues and California's hunting, fishing, and environmental laws and regulations, ecosystem methodologies, and fish and wildlife programs.
• Knowledge of legislative processes.
• Knowledge of CDFW programs, policies, procedures, and overall mission.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and development.
• Demonstrated public speaking, outreach, and education skills.
• 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.
• Managerial/Supervisory experience directing professional/administrative staff.
• 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.
• Experience fostering a work environment that enhances recruitment and retention.

Length of List Eligibility

The results of this examination will only be used to fill the position of Deputy Director, Chief of Law Enforcement, CEA B and may be used to fill subsequent vacancies for this position for a period of up to 12 months.

Standard State Applications (STD. 678) will be retained for 12 months. The department may elect to consider new applicants in addition to those previously screened.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.