The public education system in California is administered at the state level by the California Department of Education for the education of more than five million students in over 1000 local school districts. The Department's primary functions include educational leadership, categorical program administration, and the allocation of over $25 billion in state and federal funds for education. Under the general direction of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Chief Deputy Superintendents, and the Deputy Superintendent of the Operations and Administration Branch, the Director, Human Resources Division is responsible for the management of the total personnel services program for the California Department of Education including the State Special Schools and the State Board of Education, which includes classifications and pay, employee discipline, training, health and safety, technical transactions services, labor relations, and examination and recruitment services. Additionally, the Director is responsible for the classification and pay services, examination and recruitment services and technical services of the California State Summer School for the Arts.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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-439236

Position #(s):
174-206-7500-001

Working Title:
Director, Human Resources Division C. E. A. Level B

Classification:
C. E. A. $11,435.00 - $13,623.00 B

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

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

Facility:
Human Resources Division

Department Information
The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 7/16/2024
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Education
Attn: Examination & Recruitment Office
1430 N Street, Room 1802

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Education

1430 N Street, Room 1802

Sacramento , CA 95814
Please date stamp your exam packet before dropping in the box.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications which describes your experience, knowledge and abilities as they relate to each "Desirable Qualification" factor listed under the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this bulletin. You must provide specific examples for each Desirable Qualification factor . The Desirable Qualification factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed three pages in length with a minimum font size of 12 pitch.

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.

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

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

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:

Knowledege of the organization and functions of California State Government including the California Department of Education and the California State Legislature; principles, practices, and trends in public administration, organization, budgeting, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; and a manager's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring, employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.

Possession of excellent written and verbal communications and negotiation skills; public relations, analytical, decision making and time management skills.

Ability to plan, organize, motivate, and direct the work of a multi-disciplinary staff; analyze administrative policies, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain desired results; gain the confidence and support of top-level management and advise them on a wide range of administrative and other matters; recognize and understand the political environment and consequence of actions; recognize, evaluate and apply trends in state government such as civil service reform, automated personnel systems, business practices and processes; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of the government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; influence the actions of others on sensitive issues; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

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:

Demonstrated ability as a leader to establish administrative programs (personnel, or other administrative areas).

Experience at the managerial level developing, analyzing, and implementing administrative or personnel policies and procedures.

Experience at the managerial level collaborating with a variety of internal and/or external advisory bodies and policymaking groups on personnel issues of a high profile and/or politically sensitive nature.

Experience in managing multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff in order to advance the activities of personnel, organizational culture, or other administrative programs in alignment with the mission and values of the organization/agency.

Experience at the managerial level in developing and implementing a broad range of personnel, or other administrative programs, including strategic planning, performance measurement, benchmarking, and organizational/workplace development, including employee engagement and retention strategies.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of an application, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience as it relates to the "Desirable Qualifications" listed above, and will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Statement of Qualifications will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the CEA Examination; no additional examination needs to be completed via CalCareers.

The Statement of Qualifications must specifically address the desirable qualifications listed above. When responding to these items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

• The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as the desirable qualifications listed above.
• The SOQ should be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, with 1-inch margins on letter sized paper (8.5" x 11"), limited to one page per item and no more than three (3) pages total.
• Responses should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples.
• Please note: resumes and cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

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 : Benefits Summary

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cde.ca.gov.
Human Resources Contact:
Examinations & Recruitment Office
(916) 319-0857
cdeexams@cde.ca.gov

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:
Randi Thompson, EEO Officer
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
California 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 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.