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From: Xavier, Joe at DOR <Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov> 
Sent: Saturday, October 16, 2021 7:12 AM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR <Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov>
Subject: Job Announcement Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division

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Department of Rehabilitation

EXEMPT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Position Details

job Control #:                    JC-273384

Position #(s):                     813-012-9454-001

Working Title:                    Deputy Director

Classification:                     Deputy Director, Specialized Services
Division

                                                $11,073 - $12,336, Level H

# of Positions:                    1

Work Location:                  Sacramento County

Job Type:                             Exempt Executive Assignment - Non
Tenured, Full Time

Job Description and Duties

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 state law, the Specialized Services Division (SSD)
was established to provide improved, specialized, and comprehensive services
to individuals who are blind or visually impaired and deaf or hard of
hearing. The Deputy Director shall have extensive background in and
knowledge of services to the blind and visually impaired and the deaf and
hard of hearing.

Under direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Deputy Director has
responsibility for oversight and direction of the Specialized Services
Division. The Deputy Director is a member of the executive team and will
apply and model DOR's core values: belief in the talent and potential of
individuals with disabilities; investment in the future through creativity,
ingenuity, and innovation; decisions and actions that are informed by
interested individuals and groups; pursuance of excellence through
continuous improvement; and preservation of the public's trust through
compassionate and responsible provision of services.

The Deputy Director provides executive leadership and guidance to program
managers in the administration of the division's programs; in partnership
with other Executive Team members, formulates, implements, and evaluates
departmental budgeting, programs, policies, and procedures; develops
processes to improve DOR's ability to successfully serve people with
disabilities, consistent with federal and state performance measures;
advances projects and goals for the division; and establishes policies and
procedures governing the statewide Blind Field Services District and Deaf
and Hard of Hearing Services Section, the Business Enterprises Program
(BEP), the Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB), and the Older Individuals
who are Blind (OIB) program. The Deputy Director also ensures appropriate
collaboration and participation by the Blind Advisory Committee, Deaf and
Hard of Hearing Advisory Committee, OCB Trust Fund Committee, and the
California Vendors Policy Advisory Committee.

Department Information

The DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the
country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy
that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed,
and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR
provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation and works
with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

The DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled
workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in
California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses but are
not limited to, characteristics such as national origin, language, race,
color, disability, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status,
criminal history, and family structures.

People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Department Website:  <http://www.dor.ca.gov> http://www.dor.ca.gov

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an advertisement for an Exempt-level Governor's appointment and does
not follow the civil service hiring process. Please note this position and
the appointees will be recommended and filled at the discretion to the
Governor's Office.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume with their state
application.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes
available at the USPS, are not considered postmark dates for the purpose of
determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt position by the
State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment
Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be
submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be
submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at
www.CalCareers.ca.gov <http://www.CalCareers.ca.gov> . When submitting your
application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Packet listing
must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy
application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed
below:

Address for Mailing/Drop-Off Application Packages

You may submit electronically through your CalCareers Account, e-mail, or
drop off your hard copy application and any applicable or required documents
to:

Department of Rehabilitation

Attn: Gurmeena Rai

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA  95814

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Phone: (916) 558-5800

E-Mail: Gurmeena.Rai at dor.ca.gov <mailto:Gurmeena.Rai at dor.ca.gov>  

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
www.CalCareers.ca.gov <http://www.CalCareers.ca.gov> . 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.
*	Cover letter
*	Resume

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview
process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring
interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the
interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to
the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

*	Sound judgment and strong leadership in making daily decisions in
setting division priorities, meeting strategic plan goals and objectives
within the operation of the Specialized Services Division in support of the
Vocational Rehabilitation Program and DOR's mission.
*	Demonstrated ability and experience to effectively manage a
multidisciplinary work team of professional and administrative staff,
oversee and implement Specialized Services policies, and revise policies as
necessary. 
*	Demonstrated management, leadership, and motivational skills. 
*	Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and
productive working relationships with the Department's executive staff as
well as with other state agencies, counties, vendors, and stakeholders.
*	Effective communication skills to address program concerns while
representing the Department's vision on sensitive and controversial issues
that impact the department and its stakeholders while keeping a customer
focus.
*	Extensive background or demonstrated knowledge in the provision of
services and programs for the blind and visually impaired and the deaf and
hard of hearing.
*	Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation
related to blindness and deafness; blindness and deafness program operations
and services; collaboration with providers and partners in blindness and
deafness services; and technically proficient in matters dealing with
blindness and deafness, and related assistive technologies.
*	Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity of the issues around the
employment of individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the
<https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Bene
fits-Summary.aspx> CalHR website and the  <https://www.calpers.ca.gov/>
CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the
position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Gurmeena Rai

(916) 558-5800

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

Please direct requests for reasonable accommodations to the interview
scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any
additional questions regarding reasonable accommodations or equal employment
opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: 
Office of Civil Rights 
(916) 558-5850 
 <mailto:Civil.Rights at dor.ca.gov> Civil.Rights at dor.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY
is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf and is reachable only from
phones equipped with a TTY Device.

CUT-OFF DATE

The application cut-off date is November 1, 2021.

Applications will be reviewed until a selection is made.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work
place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in
accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is
inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service,
and the special trust placed in public servants.

Lead with influence!

____________________________________

Joe Xavier, Director

Department of Rehabilitation

V: 916 558-5800

F: 916 558-5806

 <mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov> Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov

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