[rehab] Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division

[Cervenka, Stacy@DOR]

Please see the below announcement. This is a great opportunity for
someone looking to make an impact on blindness rehabilitation. The
Specialized Services Division houses the vocational rehabilitation
program for people who are blind, the residential blindness training
center, the Business Enterprises Program, the Older Individuals who are
Blind program, and the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services program. Apply
today! J 

 

Stacy Cervenka, MRC

Advisory Committee Analyst

California Department of Rehabilitation

721 Capitol Mall

4th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 558-5380

Email: stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov <mailto:stacy.cervenka at dor.ca.gov> 

 

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: www.dor.ca.gov
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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

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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