C. E. A.

State of California • Sacramento, CA

32d • Hybrid

About The Position

These positions function as the APBM within the Education Systems Unit. The APBM manages staff and participates in the formulation, improvement, management, and evaluation of the Administration's statewide budgetary and fiscal policies and program policies in this assignment area. The incumbent participates in the development of the Governor's budgetary programs; reviews legislation with fiscal or programmatic impact; testifies before legislative committees; and represents and negotiates for the Department and the Administration on matters within the assignment area. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• 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; personnel management techniques; and, the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program objectives and the manager's role in the EEO Program, and the processes available to meet EEO.
• Ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary 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 Legislative and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and, promote EEO and maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
• Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

Nice To Haves

• Broad management capabilities, including broad technical and management level experience in the state's budgeting, and legislative processes.
• Demonstrated ability to perform higher-level administrative and policy influencing functions effectively. This includes the demonstrated ability to work effectively under intense pressure, and the capacity to make high-level decisions in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others as demonstrated by strong written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiating skills, and particularly the ability to represent Finance effectively internally, before the Legislature; with other state, local, and federal government entities; with other external stakeholders; and with the public.
• Demonstrated ability to apply new ways of thinking, solve problems, and develop new approaches to achieve the Department's mission.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain confident, credible, and cooperative relationships with people in the highest level of the Administration, the Legislature, local government entities, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to set goals and expectations; encourage growth and initiative at all levels; use sound judgment in managing staff within a multi-disciplinary organization; coach and mentor employees to create a work environment that stimulates learning, encourages growth, and recognizes individual achievements to ensure peak performance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, fiscal, and human resources management, and the Department's EEO Program objectives.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to creating and fostering an environment that consistently emphasizes the Department's core values.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff
• Participates in the formulation, improvement, management, and evaluation of the Administration's statewide budgetary and fiscal policies and program policies in this assignment area.
• Participates in the development of the Governor's budgetary programs
• Reviews legislation with fiscal or programmatic impact
• Testifies before legislative committees
• Represents and negotiates for the Department and the Administration on matters within the assignment area.

Benefits

• Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
• Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees