Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director, Safety Enforcement and Safety Policy, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Safety and Enforcement Division’s and Safety Policy Division’s multi-disciplinary staff located throughout the State.
Please view the attached Duty Statement for the detailed position duties.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Knowledge and AbilitiesApplicants 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; personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s equal employment opportunity 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 Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; 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 QualificationsIn 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:Managerial and leadership experience that demonstrates the ability to plan and organize utilizing strong decision-making skills to implement multiple complex programs successfully.Ability to assess, forecast and build divisional resource needs; implement program performance assessment and to promote successful teamworkExperience leading a highly sensitive departmental enforcement program or a program with an enforcement element; experience with policies, rules and, standards related to enforcement.Demonstrated experience using data and technology to monitor and evaluate program success.Experience building and implementing programs aligned around an organization’s core values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion.Exemplary and strategic written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating program accomplishments and challenges to senior management, elected and appointed officials, stakeholders, and the public. Examination InformationThe examination process will consist of each candidate’s Statement of Qualifications (weighted 100%).
A departmental evaluation panel will screen applications and Statements of Qualifications based on the identified minimum qualifications, the desirable qualifications for the position, and the competitive nature of each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.Results from this examination will not be used to fill any other CEA positions or future vacancies for this position.The desirable qualifications listed on this bulletin will be used as the evaluation criteria to screen applicants.
It is critical that each applicant include specific information on how his/her background and knowledge and abilities meet the desirable qualifications.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 ArrangementsIf 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.Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.govHuman Resources Contact:CEA Selection Analyst(800) 555-7809CEAexams@cpuc.ca.govPlease 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:EEO Main Line(415) 703-5331EEOConcerns@cpuc.ca.govCalifornia Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.Department InformationThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians’ access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services.
The essential services regulated include electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies.The Safety and Enforcement Division (SED) oversees the safety of electric and communication facilities, natural gas infrastructure and propane facilities.
SED is comprised of three branches of utility engineers, analysts and investigators that focus on ensuring the safety of utility infrastructure and reducing utility caused wildfires.
SED advocates for public safety through performing safety audits, conducting incident investigations, and appearing in CPUC safety proceedings.
SED has the authority to issue citations with penalties against utility operators who violate public utility safety codes and requirements.The Safety Policy Division provides advisory support to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on policy and regulation to advance delivery of safe, reliable services by utilities subject to the CPUC’s jurisdiction and oversightDepartment Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov