From: Servan, Carlos
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 8:00 AM
To: NCBVI commission-board ; NCBVI Everyone
Subject: FW: CA Combined- Specialized Services (Blind/VI & Deaf/HH) Division Deputy Director Announcement
Staff and Commissioners, FYI and to share with whom you think is appropriate.
Carlos R. Serv?n, J.D.
NCBVI
Executive Director
From: ncsab_members at ncsab.org > On Behalf Of Pankow, Carol (DEED)
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 6:05 AM
To: ncsab_members at ncsab.org
Subject: [NCSAB Members] CA Combined- Specialized Services (Blind/VI & Deaf/HH) Division Deputy Director Announcement
Greetings:
The Department of Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for the Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division (Exempt) position located in downtown Sacramento.
Classification: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division (Exempt Level N)
Job Location: Sacramento
Time Base: Full Time
Monthly Salary: $7,961.00 - $8,870.00
Final Filing Date: August 30, 2019
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to ensure employment, independence and equality for all Californians with disabilities, and ensures individuals with disabilities have the freedom to live as contributing members of society with purpose and dignity.
The DOR Core Values are:
? We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
? We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity and innovation.
? We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
? We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
? We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
The DOR's Central Office location on Capitol Mall is within walking distance of the Golden 1 Center, the State Capitol and a variety of restaurants and shops in downtown Sacramento. We offer a great work environment, fitness center, changing room and showers, bicycle storage, and convenient public transportation.
People with disabilities and from language and ethnic distinct communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Assistant Deputy Director Roles and Responsibilities:
Appointed by the Governor and under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division, the Assistant Deputy Director provides oversight and leadership to the Specialized Services Division. The Assistant Deputy Director is a member of the executive team and will apply and model the core values of DOR as well as the leadership competencies of the California Health and Human Services Agency.
The Assistant Deputy Director, in a highly sensitive arena, will advise and assist the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division, Chief Deputy Director, and/or the Director in the formulation, evaluation, and implementation, of departmental programs, policies, and procedures; serve as a Division liaison with other state, federal, and local entities; provide executive leadership and guidance to program managers; develop processes to improve DOR's ability to meet and exceed the required federal and state performance measures; advance projects and goals for the Division; and guide the development of policies and procedures governing the Division's programs.
The Assistant Deputy Director, in partnership with the Deputy Director of the Specialized Services Division, will provide supportive oversight and leadership of the Blind Field Services District, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Section, Business Enterprises Program, Orientation Center for the Blind, and the Older Individuals who are Blind Program.
The Assistant Deputy Director assures the activities and policies of the Division programs are consistent with the Directorate's strategic vision and goals for providing services to individuals with disabilities in California.
The Assistant Deputy Director is a member of DOR's executive leadership team along with the Director, Chief Deputy Director, other Deputy Directors and Chief Counsel and has a key role in leadership and administration of the organization. The executive leadership team works together for continuous improvement and to meet the changing needs of the people of the State of California.
The ideal candidate's current staff and managers would describe the candidate as having excellent communication skills, as managing change well and being collaborative, responsive, innovative, inspirational, and open to different opinions and cultures. The ideal candidate has a history of critically examining practices and policies, team building, identifying new ways of conducting business through outreach to staff and stakeholders, including advisory bodies, and maximizes limited resources. The ideal candidate will develop innovative strategies to support the various programs and services, succession planning, and the Department's diversity goals. The ideal candidate recognizes that processes, while valuable for efficiency, transparency and accountability, must support sound public policy by allowing flexibility and judgement.
Travel is required in order to build and maintain relationships with DOR stakeholders, community partners, and staff.
The DOR State Plan and Strategic Plan are available at: www.dor.ca.govhttps://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dor.ca.gov&data=02%7C01%7Ccarol.pankow%40state.mn.us%7Cab0fe2d160e34aeffad108d729dc1ab1%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C1%7C637023897636580905&sdata=1U8bjGiv8%2BWkIONE1LDdbVWriEfIXVwtgnZAnZgCEjA%3D&reserved=0.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, through submission of a Statement of Qualifications, the candidate must demonstrate experience with the following factors, and responses will be used to competitively evaluate each candidate along with the application and resume. Successful candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Department of Rehabilitation.
1. Experience in programs or activities that demonstrate the applicant's commitment to equality, including the right to employment and independence for individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing.
2. Knowledge of the barriers that individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing, encounter in becoming and staying independent.
3. Knowledge of the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.
4. Knowledge of and experience with non-profit, private, and public business practices in recruiting personnel.
5. Experience in identifying or inspiring innovative approaches to improvements or to budgetary constraints.
6. Experience collaborating effectively with other professionals across non-profit and public systems towards a shared goal.
7. Experience managing a budget.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and direct subordinate managers in the overall operations of the division.
Knowledge 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.
1. Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, including the budget process, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; and principles and practices of policy formulation and development.
2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professionals and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; and develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the Legislature, and the Executive Branch.
Application Information
Screening for the position will begin on September 3, 2019. If you are interested in the position, please contact Gurmeena Rai at 916 558-5800 or Gurmeena.Rai at dor.ca.gov, and provide Gurmeena with your interest. Additionally, interested candidates should submit:
? A Standard State Application (STD. 678)
? A resume
? A statement of qualifications
The Standard State Application (STD. 678) can be found by copying the following address to your Internet browser: (The address does not function as an electronic link) https://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplicationhttps://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.ca.gov%2FProfile%2FStateApplication&data=02%7C01%7Ccarol.pankow%40state.mn.us%7Cab0fe2d160e34aeffad108d729dc1ab1%7Ceb14b04624c445198f26b89c2159828c%7C0%7C1%7C637023897636580905&sdata=xpAyyBc0GiEveGG04Gq3GrbK5FwsRj%2Bw3CngkBLGybI%3D&reserved=0
A "Statement of Qualifications" is a discussion describing how a candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable qualifications and knowledge and abilities required for this position. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length single-sided, single-spaced, in 12 point Arial font, with no less than 1" margins.
Resumes do not take the place of the "Statement of Qualifications." Representation from various advisory committees and or stakeholder groups may participate in the interview process.
All applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. Travel expenses for any interviews are the sole responsibility and at the expense of each candidate. Candidates who advance through the selection process will be invited to submit an application to the Governor's Office.
Submit Standard State Application (STD 678), Statement of Qualifications, Resume and questions to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Gurmeena Rai
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 558-5800
E-Mail: Gurmeena.Rai at dor.ca.gov
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