Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Operations Manager, the Budgets and Special  Projects Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and coordinating the work  of subordinate staff.

This is the second management level over analytical and administrative work. Positions in this class  have significant responsibilities for formulating or administering agency or departmental policies and  programs.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Conflict of Interest - This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Hybrid Telework - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Main Office located in Mather, CA.

Special Requirements

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code (JC) and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.

• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.

• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.

• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application (do not note “see attached resume” in this section). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.

• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.

• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**
**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**
**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

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:

• Strong leadership background in government budgeting and complex fiscal analysis.
• Highly proficient and knowledgeable in the annual California state budget and legislative processes, budget augmentation tools, special fund budgets, and management of funding.
• Strong ability to motivate, lead, and mentor a range of entry level as well as tenured staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability, including presentation skills, and the ability to summarize, simplify, and explain complex fiscal and technical information to audiences of varying levels of familiarity.
• Ability to analyze and identify discrepancies and issues in a wide range of data sets and, and to develop sound recommendations and strategies for resolving such issues.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, preferably with experience communicating with stakeholders including Legislative partners, Department of Finance, and Executive leadership.
• Ability to lead a team in meeting multiple high-priority deadlines, prioritizing critical workloads, and problem solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Hyperion.

Benefits

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

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking.
• On-site Gym and Locker room.
• Electric Carport.
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan.
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans.
• Flexible Schedules.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family.
• Investment in careers development.
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station.

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Failure to include an SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses may disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ may disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications for this position.

SOQ Format Instructions

The SOQ should be no more than two pages, double-spaced in 12-point Arial font.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1. Describe your experience in supervising and managing staff, including developing work plans, conducting performance evaluations, and providing mentorship. How do you ensure team productivity and maintain a positive work environment?
2. Describe your experience in developing, managing, and monitoring the State budget.
3. Explain your approach to staff training and development. How do you identify training needs and ensure your team has the necessary skills to perform their duties effectively?

For assistance in uploading documents, including the SOQ, you may want to consider watching the following video from CalHR's Training Catalog:

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,

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