[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division (Exempt) Announcement

[Michael Hingson]

From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov] 
Sent: Friday, November 21, 2014 05:24 AM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
Subject: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division (Exempt)
Announcement

 

Community Recruitment Announcement (November, 2014)

The Department of Rehabilitation is currently accepting applications for

Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division 

Classification: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division
(Exempt) 

Job Location:   Sacramento

Time Base:      Full Time

Position Number:        813-012-6152-001

Monthly Salary: $6,737.00- $7,504.00 (pending control agency approval)

Final Filing Date:      Until Filled

PLEASE NOTE: The actual monthly salary to be paid to the successful
candidate will be determined with reference to the experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities of such candidate, and is further subject to budgetary
constraints and considerations and will be at the discretion of the
Governor's Office.

Department of Rehabilitation

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with
consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting
in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with
disabilities.  Pursuant to the requirements of Senate Bill 105, Chapter
1102, Statutes of 2002, the Specialized Services Division was established to
provide improved, specialized, and comprehensive services to individuals who
are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing.

Position Description

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Specialized
Services Division, the Assistant Deputy Director, in a highly sensitive
arena, will advise and assist the Deputy Director, Chief Deputy Director
and/or the DOR Director in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation
of departmental programs, policies, and procedures; serve as a division
liaison; provide executive leadership and guidance to program managers in
the administration of the division's programs; develop processes to improve
the DOR's ability to meet and exceed the required federal and state
performance measures; advance projects and goals for the division as
identified in DOR's strategic plan; and establish policies and procedures
governing the division's programs.  

The Assistant Deputy Director will support the Deputy Director of the
Specialized Services Division, in the oversight and leadership of the Blind
Field Services District, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit, Business Enterprises
Program, Orientation Center for the Blind, and the Older Individuals who are
Blind Program.

The Assistant Deputy Director is a member of the executive team and will
model the core values of the DOR: quality, respect, integrity, openness, and
accountability, as well as the leadership competencies of the California
Health and Human Services Agency.

The DOR State Plan and Strategic Plan are available at:
<file:///C:\Users\pbaker\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Interne
t%20Files\Content.Outlook\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary%20Intern
et%20Files\Content.Outlook\KBKD8ZI7\www.dor.ca.gov> www.dor.ca.gov

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.  The successful candidate should also
demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Department of Rehabilitation.

1.      Demonstrated ability to function as part of an executive management
team to plan, develop, and implement department policies and priorities. 

2.      Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and direct subordinate
managers in the overall operations of the division.

3.      Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in
writing, with the Department executives, other state and federal agencies,
the Legislature, and Department stakeholders, including public and private
community rehabilitation programs.

4.      Demonstrated knowledge of the Department's mission, goals, programs,
and policies. 

5.      Demonstrated extensive experience and background in services to the
blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing and knowledge in
blindness and deafness policy, blindness and deafness programs and services,
providers and partners in blindness and deafness services, and matters
dealing with blindness and deafness, and related assistive technologies.

6.      Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to provide services to
individuals with disabilities through policy development and implementation
in collaboration with stakeholders and within the framework of state
government.

7.      A personal commitment to the vision of the Department of
Rehabilitation. 

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high-level administrative
and policy functions effectively.  Such overall ability requires possession
of most of the following specific knowledge and abilities: 

*       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. 

*       Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary
professional 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

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/StateApplication>
https://jobs.ca.gov/Profile/StateApplication

A "Statement of Qualifications" is a discussion describing how a candidate's
education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the desirable
qualifications and special personal characteristics for this position.  The
statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length. 

Resumes do not take the place of the "Statement of Qualifications.  Although
not required, applicants are encouraged to provide electronic copies of
their submission along with the written copy; submission on a CD is
encouraged.  Electronic copies and

CD's may either be e-mailed to the contact person, or CD's may be included
with the paper copy.

Representatives from Advisory Committees and or stakeholder groups may
participate in the interview process.

All complete application packages 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 that are advanced forward 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 Chima

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 558-5802

 <mailto:Gurmeena.Chima at dor.ca.gov> Gurmeena.Chima at dor.ca.gov

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless
of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the
right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender
identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military
or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious
creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related
medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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