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Deputy Director for Planning and Climate Programs
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research / Sacramento County
Posted on: February 9, 2023
Application Deadline: 2/25/2023
Job Description
Under the general direction of the OPR Director and the day-to-day supervision of the Chief Deputy Director, the Assistant Deputy Director for Planning and Climate Programs is responsible for oversight of OPR’s investment programs including the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) and Regional Early Action Planning Grant (REAP 2.0) programs.
The ICARP, established through Senate Bill 246, is a critical component of California’s strategy and leadership on climate adaptation and resilience. ICARP is charged with developing a cohesive and holistic response to the impacts of climate change by coordinating state and local adaptation efforts to advance implementation. Through the enabling legislation, ICARP is centrally focused on efforts that advance climate equity and support integrated climate strategies, or those strategies that benefit both greenhouse gas reductions and adaptation. The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Grant Program, Regional Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program, Adaptation Planning Grant Program are investment programs to further ICARP’s vision. REAP 2.0 is a key part of the state’s strategic investments toward a more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive future.
The Deputy Director for Planning and Climate Programs supports the Chief Deputy Director in analyzing and disseminating input provided by other State departments, regional agencies, local jurisdictions, legislative staff, and other interested parties when developing policies, guidelines, and formulating recommendations.
The incumbent is required to have expertise in policy disciplines, with an understanding of climate change adaptation and be open-minded and passionate about grant program management, especially focused on supporting long term planning needs in diverse communities across the state. The incumbent must have an understanding of state and local government functions and broad understanding of the practices of public administration, including management and supportive staff services such as budget, personnel, policy and planning, program management and evaluation, and related areas. The incumbent must have a commitment to serving California’s diverse communities and creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. The incumbent must have an ability to travel up to 20% of the time and occasionally work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This exempt postion classification range is equivalent to Career Excutive Assiatnt (C.E.A). Salary is compensated based upon experience.
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Required Experience / Skills / Education
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:
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:
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in climate science, urban and regional planning, public policy, public health, or other relevant social sciences, environmental or natural resource science, economics, or a closely related discipline; and five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in translating climate science into policy and practice, planning or policy, two years of which must include responsibility in program management or in the direct oversight of the work of a multidisciplinary investigatory or policy staff.
- Possession of a Master’s in the above-named disciplines may be substituted for two years of the general experience.
- Communication skills: Superior written and oral communications, especially the ability to write succinctly and clearly.
- Supervisory Experience: Managerial and leadership experience that demonstrates the ability to manage a team, including managing people, building resources, allocating roles and responsibilities, leading through phases of implementation, and conducting evaluation.
- Organization and Personal Accountability: Ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple simultaneous projects, ask for assistance when needed, and provide regular progress updates to collaborators, supervisors, and colleagues.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 2/25/2023
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
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:
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
Attn: Human Resources
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
HR
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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 required and must be included.
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.
