Department of Justice
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Under the direction of the Bureau of Firearms (BOF) Bureau Director, the Assistant Bureau Director (ABD) is responsible for executive oversight of the BOF Eligibility Branch. The ABD’s responsibilities include directing operational activities, planning, formulating and presenting policy recommendations; advocating legislative solutions; and implementing new system and programs for Department of Justice (Department) firearms-related activities. In addition, the ABD is responsible for numerous state-mandated programs and activities within the Law Enforcement Notification Section (LENS) and the Firearms Clearance Section (FCS). The ABD sets goals and objectives; enforces BOF policy and procedures; ensures compliance with all legal mandates and Department rules and regulations. The ABD ensures program and fiscal integrity and compliance with the stated mission of the BOF; meets budget, legislative and Department mandates; and enforces a safe and harassment-free work environment. The ABD represents the BOF’s operational and policy issues before the legislature, governmental agencies, top law enforcement administrators, representatives from the firearms industry, and the public. These duties require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of: (1) legal restrictions and implications relating to firearm-related activities; (2) technology information systems utilized by the BOF for firearm-related eligibility background checks and operational activities; (3) legislative, budget, personnel, labor relations, contracting, and grant development process; and (4) policies of the BOF and Department.
This is a Temporary Authorization Utilization (TAU) appointment
TAU appointments may be made regardless of eligibility; however, applicants must still meet the minimum qualifications of the classification in order to be appointed. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications but do not currently have eligibility on an employment certification list may apply as a TAU.TAU appointments are limited to a duration of 9 months within a 12 consecutive month period. In order to become permanent in the position, individuals must take and pass the examination for the classification and be reachable on a certification list prior to the TAU expiring. Individuals will not be required to reapply or re-compete in order to be appointed permanently to the position.
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DOJ has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. However, there is no telework available for this position.
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:
Excellent managerial and supervisory skills; knowledge of state government and state administrative processes and the different divisions of the DOJ and services provided by each; familiarity with firearm laws and regulations; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; promotes teamwork and cross-functional collaboration and communication in support of the organization's strategic goals; promotes a high-performance culture where employees are encouraged and enabled to perform to their greatest potential; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; budget and personnel management techniques; experience in managing and supervising multidisciplinary administrative staff; the ability to follow and enforce the laws and regulations of employee discipline. The ability to communicate effectively with high-level law enforcement managers and the public (both orally and in writing); acts in a professional manner and demonstrates a high degree of integrity, honesty, and ethical behavior. The incumbent should have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualifies you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than two (2) page in length, and typed using no less than 12 point Arial font. The SOQ responses must address the following question:
Describe, in detail, your experience, educational background, and qualifications related to the duties for this position.Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.
Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific question will be disqualified from the selection process.
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:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions on how to complete the SOQ.
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