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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

If you desire a rewarding and challenging position in Human Resources where you can make a difference by using your leadership experience and abilities, then this is the position for you. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services encourages you to apply as a candidate for our vacant Assistant Director, Human Resources position.

At Cal OES, you will experience a culture that surrounds itself with exceptional customer service, a supportive team, and a culture built on collaboration and focus on solutions that make a difference! This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing Division, hybrid work remotely, and contribute to the mission of Cal OES in support of the people of California.

The Assistant Director, Human Resources (HR) has responsibility for HR policy setting and implementation, procedures, and priorities. They serve as advisor to the Cal OES executive management team on HR, Labor Relations, and Organizational Development matters. Responsibilities involve providing direction and guidance through subordinate managers/supervisors, while ensuring the integrity of program activities. They are required to provide adequate resources for implementing Cal OES administrative policies, procedures, and programs.

The Assistant Director oversees all aspects of HR management, policies, practices, and operations in the organization and provides strategic support to, and partnership with, the Director and executive management team while ensuring compliance with the State's civil service laws, rules, and regulations. They plan, direct, and organize all issues related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, training, exams, recruitment, succession planning, Labor Relations, individual performance management, organizational performance management, and innovation related to the Cal OES HR goals.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to two days of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

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.

All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.

Special Requirements

In addition to the Standard State Applications (STD. 678) and resume, all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications. The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and evaluation criteria and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Applicants who fail to follow the Statement of Qualifications guidelines and provide the required application documents may be eliminated from this examination process.

When preparing your Statement of Qualifications, you are required to follow these guidelines:

• Responses on the Statement of Qualifications be addressed and numbered in the same order as is listed on the bulletin.
• Information provided must be complete and presented in a clear and concise manner.
• The Statement of Qualifications must be typed, single spaced, with an Arial font size no smaller than 11 pt.
• Responses must be limited to three (3) single sided, typewritten pages.
• One-inch margins must be used.
• Specific examples must be provided.

Note: Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

The Statement of Qualifications should describe a narrative of your experience relevant to each of the factors listed below; examples must be provided to justify the experience described. You must provide individual responses, numbered and in the following order:

1. Describe your experience leading a Human Resources function where you provided high-level expertise and service.
2. Describe your experience that demonstrates knowledge of control agencies such as California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) the State Personnel Board (SPB), the Department of Finance (DOF), the State Controller’s Office (SCO), and CalPERS including experience partnering with other agencies/departments to represent your organization with these entities.
   
3. Describe your training and experience that demonstrates knowledge of state civil service laws and rules related to classification, compensation; Labor Relations; training; workforce planning and talent development.
4. Effective communication, both in oral and written forms, is an essential function for this position. Please provide examples that demonstrate your interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to develop cooperative working relationships with high-level managment and representatives of other government agencies.

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:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures related to human resources services including workforce hiring and development, payroll, benefits, training, digital innovation, and succession management.
• Model leadership competencies such as integrity, reliability, flexibility, adaptability, empowerment, and encouragement of others to act.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to maintain open, honest, consistent, confident, and professional communication always.
• Ability to gain confidence and support of Executive staff and advise them on a wide range of human resources and other administrative matters.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of applicable Federal and California employment laws.
• Ability to positively drive change management.
• Foster and develop a culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external staff, stakeholders, and clients.
• Comfortable making public presentations and establishing a level of credibility and trust with those being addressed.
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to thrive in a high volume, demanding environment with multiple priorities.
• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail while still maintaining a big picture perspective.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  website and the  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:

• 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

• On-site Gym and Locker room

• Free Parking

• Electric Carport

Cal OES is conveniently located off of the Highway 50 Corridor and near many local eateries, financial institutions, and Mather Sports Facility Complex. In addition, there is an on-site gym for employee use.

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) listed in the special requirements section of this bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ may not be considered.

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