Job Posting: Chief Deputy Warden (CDW)

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-407770
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Chief Deputy Warden (CDW)
CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA

$12,876.00 - $14,912.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

These positions are located throughout the State of California and are only open to those who meet the minimum qualifications identified below.


ALL APPLICANTS WITH CURRENT STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS LIST ELIGIBILITY WILL NEED TO REAPPLY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION UTILIZING CDCR'S NEW ONLINE PLATFORM ESTABLISHING NEW LIST ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA [WORKING TITLE, CHIEF DEPUTY WARDEN (CDW)].

Under the administrative direction of the Warden, the Chief Deputy Administrator, Correctional Program, CEA [Working Title, Chief Deputy Warden (CDW)], is in charge of a State correctional institution for adults, to plan, organize, direct and coordinate all institutional programs and employees through subordinate managers and staff, to act on behalf of the Warden in his/her absence and as directed. The concept of the position is to function as the operations chief over all institution programs and staff. By comparison, the Warden has overall administrative responsibility for the institutional effectiveness and for coordination and communications with departmental headquarters and institutions, and is responsible for external relationships with governmental, legislative, community and business leaders at the local and State levels.

CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE JULY 2024 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION: 06/03/2024
CUT-OFF DATE FOR THE JANUARY 2025 EXAMINATION ADMINISTRATION: 12/02/2024

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-407770
Position #(s):
065-261-9691-XXX
Working Title:
Chief Deputy Warden (CDW)
Classification:
CHIEF DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR, CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM, CEA
$12,876.00 - $14,912.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration though education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

Department Website: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

The Chief Deputy Warden is a peace officer position; therefore, applicants are subject to meeting all the below peace officer requirements.

Citizenship Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a), in order to be a peace officer, a person must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for, and has applied for, U.S. Citizenship. Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029, persons convicted of a felony are disqualified from employment as peace officers except as provided under Welfare and Institutions Code, Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 8, Section 1179(b), or Division 2.5, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 1772(b). Except as provided for by these statutes, persons convicted of a felony are ineligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.

Firearm Conviction Disqualification: Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable state or federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in this classification.

Age Limitation: minimum age for appointment: 21 years (Applicants must state birth date on the application).

Background Investigation: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1029.1, persons successful in peace officer examinations shall be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. Persons who have previously undergone a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation background investigation may be required to undergo only a partial background investigation.

Medical Requirement: Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.

Training Requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms, and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in this classification.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Adult Institutions are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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 currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package 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 Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: Guen Saechao
Executive Appointments Unit
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: Guen Saechao
1515 S Street, Application Drop Box or Suite101N
(Drop off not available weekends and holidays)
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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. 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.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other - Conditions of Employment - 631 Form - CDCR 631
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:

Knowledge & Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively.  Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knoweldge and abilities: 


  1. 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, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
  2. 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; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

Broad administrative or program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

In order to be eligible to compete in this examination, applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification.

Either I:

Must be a civil service employee with permanent civil service status.

Or II:

Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code Section 18990.

Or III:

Must be a nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch for two or more consecutive years as defined in Government Code Section 18992.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at:

https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx


Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at:

https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performancemanagement-merit-system-principles.aspx


Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at:
 

https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx  

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Guen Saechao
(279) 210-4043
Guen.Saechao@cdcr.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:
CDCR EEO OFFICE
(916) 255-1301
Personnel-HelpDesk@cdcr.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.

Examination Information

This examination will consist of a written test weighted 100%.

The Job Analysis identifies job duties and job requirements for the classification and may be referenced in preparing for the examination.  The Job Analysis for the CDW classification is available on the CDCR website at: Chief Deputy Warden

Note: To ensure a fair and equitable opportunity for all competitors, CDCR does not authorize the gathering of informal study groups or the distribution of informal sample test questions to prepare for examinations. Additionally, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 19680 and 19681, candidates are not to obtain or discuss test questions and/or answers from current or prior examinations to prepare for upcoming examinations.

The written examination will be administered in an online format consisting of job-related multiple-choice questions.

Candidates will be emailed: ClassMarker Test Link

Candidates will need the following: A desktop/laptop/tablet/mobile device with access to the internet

Compatible Web Browsers/Devices: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Edge, Opera, Desktop/Laptop/Tablet, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Chromebook.

Important Information

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.

Cut-off date for July 2024 Examination is June 3, 2024.  It is anticipated online written examination will be held July 8 - 14, 2024.

Cut-off date for January 2025 Examination is December 2, 2024.  It is anticipated online written examination will be held January 6 - 12, 2025.

Note: Cut-off dates are subject to change or be cancelled at any time. Such changes or cancellations will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules.

PLEASE ENSURE THE CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS IS INDICATED ON YOUR EXAMINATION APPLICATION (STD. 678). PLEASE MONITOR YOUR INBOX AND JUNK/SPAM FOLDER FOR EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO THIS EXAMINATION. IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EXAMINATION AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED  EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO  CONTACT GUEN SAECHAO AT GUEN.SAECHAO@CDCR.CA.GOV , AT LEAST FIVE  (5) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION START DATE.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to contact the Human Resources Contact listed above at least five days prior to the written test date if he/she has not received his/her notice.

 

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may participate in this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will be used solely to fill the CDW vacancies throughout the State. Names of successful candidates are merged into the list in order of final scores, regardless of dates. Eligibility expires 12 months after establishment of eligibility. Applicants will be eligible for reexamination once every 12 months. Testing cycles for this examination will be conducted on a bi-annual basis; typically, in January and July.

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT COMPLETE THE ONLINE WRITTEN EXAMINATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job