CA Gambling Control Commission
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
As the principal staff officer of the Commission, the Executive Director is delegated the responsibility and authority for the management of and efficient and effective operations of the organization. Under the general direction of the Commission, the Executive Director participates in the development of policies and procedures for carrying out the Commission’s responsibilities; manages the operation of the Commission; plans, organizes and directs the work of Commission staff; acts as the Commission’s primary liaison with other governmental entities, associations, interested parties, and the general public. The Executive Director reviews, interprets, develops and implements Commission policies and procedures to assure compliance with statutory and case law and provides direction to accomplish the mission and goals of the Commission. The Executive Director advises Commission members; participates in policy sessions; and maintains liaison with the Department of Justice concerning Commission policy and procedures affecting licensing policies and issues.
The Executive Director leads the development, implementation, and successful completion of the Commission’s Strategic Plan.
The Executive Director acts as liaison with other State agencies, federal agencies, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, local jurisdictions, advisory committees and other interested parties and represents the Commission at meetings and hearings. The Executive Director directs the development of reports by the Commission to be provided to the Governor, the Legislature, and the public concerning the activities of the Commission and official information regarding policies and procedures. The Executive Director determines the need for and recommends new legislation and amendments to existing statutes that affect the powers and duties of the Commission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Management experience in business administration, public information, law enforcement or other related fields may be substituted for the required education on a year- for- year basis.
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You will be subject to submit fingerprints to the California Gambling Control Commission and must be cleared before hiring.
This position is subject to the California Gambling Control Commissions’ Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1 st and within 30 days of leaving office.
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:
SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS 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.
The State of California offers many benefits to its employees. These include health, vision,and dental benefits; retirement plans (CalPERS); savings plans (401K and 457b); leave benefits; insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long-term disability insurance); and employee assistance program. Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SOQ. The SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for this position.
When completing the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines:
• Applicants first and last name must be included in the top right corner of each page;
• Responses must be typed in TIMES NEW ROMAN font, 11-point font size, and the SOQ cannot exceed three (3) pages in length;
• Restate and number each question before providing your response; and,
• Answer each numbered question separately. Be specific with your responses and provide work examples.
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by the quality and breadth of experience, each applicant must complete and submit his/her SOQ responding to the below Desirable Qualification factors which will provide the basis for evaluating each candidate:
1. Ability to administer a regulatory program that protects California’s population.
2. Ability to make clear and convincing presentations. Demonstrated communication and negotiating skills, and experience presenting issues before a wide range of audiences such as the legislative, executive body, a board, or similar body.
3. Experience that demonstrates the ability to strategically analyze issues, evaluate alternatives, make decisions, and take appropriate actions for highly complex matters.
4. Management experience demonstrating creativity, sound judgment, accountability, team building, and the ability to facilitate functional needs and structure to achieve strategic goals and to create and sustain a shared vision.
5. Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to:
a. Express the vision of the organization in a way that resonates with and influences staff to translate the vision into action;
b. Coach and mentor employees to create a work environment that stimulates learning, encourages growth, and recognizes individual achievement;
c. Organize, direct and coordinate multiple projects; and
d. Motivate and manage to ensure the timely completion of projects and assignments.
6. Demonstrated ability to recognize the diversity of cultures and demographic backgrounds, seek input and understand the implications of decisions which impact various stakeholders, plan strategies accordingly, and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
7. Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and strengthen cooperative working relationships with and gain the confidence and trust of other state agencies, including state control agencies, the federal government, the Governor’s Office, the Legislature, stakeholders and advocacy groups.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage a multi-million dollar budget and to work in politically sensitive areas, under significant pressure and short time frames, with diplomacy and sound judgment; ability to deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation while attempting to find win-win solutions.
The SOQ will be evaluated based on the quality of examples provided with each question. Applications without SOQ or incomplete SOQ’s will be eliminated from the examination.
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:
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Application packages received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions in the “Statement of Qualifications” section will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes,cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ.
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