Executive Officer, California Water Commission - Exempt
Sacramento, California
Employer: State Of California
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The nine members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. Seven members are chosen for their general expertise related to the control, storage, and beneficial use of water and two are chosen for their knowledge of the environment. The Commission provides a public forum for discussing water issues, advises the Department of Water Resources (DWR), and takes appropriate statutory actions to further the development of policies that support resilient water resource management in a changing hydrology. Statutory duties include advising the Director of DWR, approving DWR rules and regulations, and monitoring and reporting on the construction and operation of the State Water Project.
The Commission is responsible for the implementation of the Water Storage Investment Program, a $2.7 billion bond-funded program passed by voters in November 2014. The Commission adopted regulations governing the program in 2016, a competitive review process occurred in 2017 and 2018, culminating in Commission conditional determinations on the amount of funding projects could receive if they complete statutory requirements. Projects continue to work to meet the statutory requirements of Proposition 1 (2014) before returning to the Commission for a final award.
For further information about the Commission, visit the website: cwc.ca.gov
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The California Water Commission is seeking a leader with a solid foundation of knowledge regarding California water policy issues, especially water storage, to become its new Executive Officer. The Executive Officer, who will be located in Sacramento, California, serves as the primary liaison to the nine-member Commission, represents the Commission on statewide issues, directs the Commission staff and work activities, and is accountable for the success of the Commission in fulfilling its statutory obligations related to Governor's Office directives and the Water Storage Investment Program.
The Executive Officer is responsible for carrying out the policies of the Commission and for planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Commission. The Executive Officer maintains and enforces the overall policies established by the Commission under the authority of Water Code sections 150 et. seq. The position is exempt from civil service.
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.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-444485
Position #(s):
840-150-3249-690
Working Title:
Executive Officer, California Water Commission - Exempt
Classification:
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CALIFORNIA WATER COMMISSION $14,945.00 - $16,948.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Executive Division, California Water Commission, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.
Special Requirements
The Executive Officer, California Water Commission is an "Exempt" position.
This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.
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: 9/10/2024
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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 Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento , CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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:
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:
The new Executive Officer must be a highly competent and experienced professional with a demonstrated track record of successful managerial and policy accomplishments.
Qualified candidates will be expected to work well within the political environment and possess a high level of integrity, be inclusive, transparent, and engaging.
A Bachelor's degree is expected and a Master's degree in public policy, administration, political science, engineering or the environmental sciences is preferable.
In addition to the previously stated requirements, the Commission wishes to attract individuals who also possess the following knowledge, characteristics, and competencies:
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cynthia Mulvany
(916) 804-1216
cynthia.mulvany@water.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.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.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Statement of Qualifications, and professional references. Please reference SAP Position # 50000082 and Job Control # 444485 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
A Statement of Qualifications is a separate typed document in Arial 12 pt. font (2 page maximum) that addresses the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and education as it relates to the qualifications listed in the job description.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .
This is a non-testing classification; therefore, no examination/assessment is required. Please refer to the "Special Instructions" section in regarding how to apply for this position.
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.
The Commission is responsible for the implementation of the Water Storage Investment Program, a $2.7 billion bond-funded program passed by voters in November 2014. The Commission adopted regulations governing the program in 2016, a competitive review process occurred in 2017 and 2018, culminating in Commission conditional determinations on the amount of funding projects could receive if they complete statutory requirements. Projects continue to work to meet the statutory requirements of Proposition 1 (2014) before returning to the Commission for a final award.
For further information about the Commission, visit the website: cwc.ca.gov
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The California Water Commission is seeking a leader with a solid foundation of knowledge regarding California water policy issues, especially water storage, to become its new Executive Officer. The Executive Officer, who will be located in Sacramento, California, serves as the primary liaison to the nine-member Commission, represents the Commission on statewide issues, directs the Commission staff and work activities, and is accountable for the success of the Commission in fulfilling its statutory obligations related to Governor's Office directives and the Water Storage Investment Program.
The Executive Officer is responsible for carrying out the policies of the Commission and for planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Commission. The Executive Officer maintains and enforces the overall policies established by the Commission under the authority of Water Code sections 150 et. seq. The position is exempt from civil service.
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.
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-444485
Position #(s):
840-150-3249-690
Working Title:
Executive Officer, California Water Commission - Exempt
Classification:
EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CALIFORNIA WATER COMMISSION $14,945.00 - $16,948.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Executive Division, California Water Commission, Sacramento
Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California's water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.
At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state's people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR's equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Department Website: https://water.ca.gov
Free career consultation services including one-on-one State career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by experienced recruiters are now available at the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Career Center, located at the Poppy Pavilion, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. Walk-ins are welcome every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am-4pm.
Special Requirements
The Executive Officer, California Water Commission is an "Exempt" position.
This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.
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: 9/10/2024
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
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 Water Resources
Attn: Division of Human Resources
P.O. Box 1079
Sacramento , CA 95812
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Water Resources
Certification Desk
715 P Street, 7th floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - 2 page max, typed document in Arial 12 point font. See Special Instructions for additional details.
- Other - List of Professional References
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:
The new Executive Officer must be a highly competent and experienced professional with a demonstrated track record of successful managerial and policy accomplishments.
Qualified candidates will be expected to work well within the political environment and possess a high level of integrity, be inclusive, transparent, and engaging.
A Bachelor's degree is expected and a Master's degree in public policy, administration, political science, engineering or the environmental sciences is preferable.
In addition to the previously stated requirements, the Commission wishes to attract individuals who also possess the following knowledge, characteristics, and competencies:
- Demonstrated ability to work within an organizational or governmental structure;
- Administrative experience; including, but not limited to the ability to prepare, understand and work with a government budget, develop regulations, rulemaking, policy development, and implementation;
- The ability to organize and control the flow of work and coordinate the activities of professional and support staff within an office;
- Experience working with and taking direction from a commission, board or committee;
- Knowledge of water policy issues, opportunities, and challenges facing California;
- Knowledge of the scope and purview of the Water Commission, particularly the Water Storage Investment Program;
- Adept problem solver and competent facilitator;
- Possesses a high level of initiative, dependability, tact, sound judgment, and adaptability;
- High ethical standards and is a person of exceptional character who naturally earns the confidence and trust of others;
- Excellent communication skills and works effectively with diverse groups of people.
Benefits
Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cynthia Mulvany
(916) 804-1216
cynthia.mulvany@water.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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 653-6952
weo@water.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.
Special Instructions
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Statement of Qualifications, and professional references. Please reference SAP Position # 50000082 and Job Control # 444485 in the "examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying" section of your application.
A Statement of Qualifications is a separate typed document in Arial 12 pt. font (2 page maximum) that addresses the candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and education as it relates to the qualifications listed in the job description.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Click here to complete DWR's Recruitment Survey . This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.
Examination/Assessment
For more information about the State hiring process, click here . To learn more about how to get a State job, click here .
This is a non-testing classification; therefore, no examination/assessment is required. Please refer to the "Special Instructions" section in regarding how to apply for this position.
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.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: JC-444485
Country: United States
State: California
City: Sacramento
ZIP: 95820