C. E. A.

State of California • Sacramento, CA

47d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sustainable Transportation and Communities Division (STCD) uses multi-disciplinary approach to integrate research, transportation and land use planning, regulations, and incentives to advance sustainable, equitable communities that provide affordable housing and a range of transportation options to accelerate electrification, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), support carbon sequestration, and meet community needs to promotes equity, access to opportunity, and community resiliency. This Division embraces some of the most programmatically and politically challenging policy objectives such as transitioning to all-electric buildings, overseeing the state's strategy for climate investments, developing a State strategy to reduce VMT, and ensuring equity remains front and center in all we do. Our work affects the lives of Californians and creates policy frameworks that other states, the nation, and other countries seek to follow. Key to STCD's success is innovation in policy areas such as housing, land use planning, and mobility; integrating expertise across its branches; thinking creatively; and building strong collaboration across CARB and with agencies at all levels of government. Under the administrative direction of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the Executive Officer, and the Deputy Executive Officer for Equity, Communities, and Environmental Justice, the Division Chief plans, organizes, and directs the work of STCD staff; formulates policy and policy recommendations; acts as part of the Leadership team in the identification of issues, formulation of policies, and development of strategies to best meet program objectives; represents the Board on issues related to regulations on vehicle manufactures, programs to reduce emissions from other transportation systems, impacts of land-use decisions, and related issues with federal, state, and local agencies, the Legislature, and the general public. 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; 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.
• 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.
• CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
• CEA Level B - 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.
• CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

Nice To Haves

• Managerial experience and demonstrated leadership, creativity, and sound judgment in directing a group of multi-disciplinary professionals to implement a complex, sensitive program.
• Strong background and experience working closely with community-based organizations, facilitating deep and meaningful community engagement strategies, operationalizing equity throughout their work, and developing methods for measuring program success is highly desirable.
• Ability to successfully manage a matrix organizational structure and accomplish project objectives within schedule and budget.
• Ability to formulate and implement sound policy recommendations that integrate technical engineering, scientific, economic, environmental, equity, and legal considerations.
• Knowledge of sustainable transportation policies and practices, with specific familiarity with California laws and policies relating to sustainable transportation and communities.
• Knowledge of policy and technical issues associated with air pollution control strategies, land use and transportation strategies and planning, and pollution reduction programs.
• Ability to negotiate through tough political climates, and an aptness to build consensus among section staff, Divisions within the agency, other local, State and federal agencies, environmental and community-based organizations, and key stakeholders.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability and desire to be a team player and maintain a good sense of humor.
• General understanding and awareness of multicultural protocols and sensitivity to cultural differences.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of STCD staff
• Formulates policy and policy recommendations
• Acts as part of the Leadership team in the identification of issues, formulation of policies, and development of strategies to best meet program objectives
• Represents the Board on issues related to regulations on vehicle manufactures, programs to reduce emissions from other transportation systems, impacts of land-use decisions, and related issues with federal, state, and local agencies, the Legislature, and the general public.

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