[rehab] FW: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services Division, California Department of Rehabilitation

[BrianMiller]

Hi Bob,

I hope you had a terrific holiday season!  I too am pleased to be back on
the committee together.  

I will raise the issue with my colleagues and formulate an approach to
redress this issue with Letisia.  I need to work this from both ends, as my
colleagues here at the federal level are also thinking this is a TPCA.  

Thanks for your patience, and we'll talk soon, promise!

Brian M


-----Original Message-----
From: rehab [mailto:rehab-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cervenka,
Stacy at DOR via rehab
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 2:46 PM
To: rehab at nfbnet.org
Subject: [rehab] FW: Assistant Deputy Director, Specialized Services
Division, California Department of Rehabilitation

The California Department of Rehabilitation is currently accepting
applications for the Assistant Deputy Director of the Specialized Services
Division (SSD). SSD provides services to individuals who are blind, visually
impaired, Deaf, and hard-of-hearing throughout California. Please encourage
interested and qualified individuals to apply! The screening of applications
will begin January 30. This is a great opportunity to influence services to
a very large number of consumers. 

Stacy Cervenka
Advisory Committee Analyst

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Resending this updated November 2014 announcement to report that the DOR
anticipates screening of applications to begin January 30, 2015.
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their application package
before screening commences.


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

This position will be open until filled; however, the DOR anticipates
screening of applications to begin January 30, 2015; therefore you are
encouraged to submit your application package before screening commences.
Final hire will be subject to the state's hiring conditions.

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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