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:
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. The position may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies.
In addition to the Standard State Application (STD 678), all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ must address the questions listed below. Within the response, include specific information and examples as to how your professional education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications and desirable qualifications of this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.
The SOQ should be numbered in the same order as listed below, provide specific examples, be no more than 3 pages in length, and be no smaller than 12 point font. Failure to follow these instructions may disqualify you from this examination.
1. Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to create a clear vision, set goals and expectations, encourage leadership and show initiative at all levels, and use sound judgment in managing complex programs.
2. Demonstrated ability to make data based decisions to address a variety of challenges in a fast-paced and changing environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with executive branch staff, control agencies, Department of General Services,California Department of Technology, the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, federal agencies, and private entities.
4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate policy decisions with multiple organizations affecting the service delivery of major programs.
5. Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures relating to business operations, real property management, and procurement.
6. Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills and ability to encourage open communication across all levels of the organization.
7. Knowledge of quality customer service principles and demonstrated use of customer expectations to improve processes and/or products.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, administrative functions, fiscal and human resource management, the state procurement process, and the Department’s equal employment opportunity program.