Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks to fill a permanent, full-time Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) position within the Strategic Growth Council.
Senate Bill 1320 requires the state to implement sustained California climate change assessments, reporting the impacts and risks of climate change based on the best available science, and identifying potential solutions to inform legislative policy. The fifth iteration of this assessment will invest in applied research to advance science-based climate policy and equip public agencies and private, non-profit, and community-based entities in California with the information they need to identify climate-related risks and equitably and cost-effectively implement adaptation and resilience policy and practice. The Fifth Assessment will integrate meaningful engagement and collaboration throughout the entire five-year timeline, as well as advance integration of Tribal knowledge and science into the assessment process and resulting products and outcomes. The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR), through the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP), is the statutory lead for the assessments, in partnership with the California Natural Resources Agency, California Energy Commission, and SGC. This position has the unique opportunity to work on an interagency research-to-policy process, providing dynamic leadership and innovative creativity that ensures the Fifth Assessment is a global model in actionable, partnership-based, climate science. Engagement strategy and process will be incorporated into all aspects of the Assessment that includes developing, designing, and expanding community-driven understanding and priorities about research gaps and opportunities related to climate resiliency and climate equity, refinement of priority topics, funding to support engagement throughout the development of all Assessment deliverables and reports, and product roll out. Robust engagement will ensure that underserved and vulnerable communities are informing research priorities and guiding the research process, and that final decision-support tools and products are accessible to communities.
Under the general direction of the 5th Assessment Program Manager, and applying input and expertise from SGC’s Climate Change Research Program Manager (SSM II), the Strategic Engagement Specialist will lead the engagement initiative throughout the Assessment. As the lead subject matter expert this position will build the Community Engagement in Research best practices into the plan and implementation for the 5th Assessment work.
Occasionally may need to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays; and overnight travel up to 15% may be required. This position is eligible for telework in accordance with the OPR Telework Policy.You will find additional information about the job in the .
The positions at OPR may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the OPR Telework Policy and/or future program need.
All OPR employees must reside in California upon appointment.
A completed and detailed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received in the Human Resources Office or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes, Cover Letters, Statement of Qualifications, etc. DO NOT replace the required STD 678.
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ, or those that do not respond to the specific questions as instructed, will not be considered. See the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions.
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted. If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission. For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section. Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website .
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:
This is a professional classification that requires the ability to exercise initiative and independence of action; work under pressure to meet deadlines; demonstrate tact and good judgment; communicate effectively, both written and orally; balance multiple projects and execute effectively in a collaborative work environment and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.?The incumbent m ust recognize the importance of engaging strategic collaborators and participating in community outreach.
OPR employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits OPR offers include:
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.
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:
In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.
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