Chief, Compliance Review and Policy

Job Description and DutiesReporting directly to the Executive Officer, the Compliance Review Unit and Policy Unit Division Chief serves as a member of Executive Staff, providing high level administrative advice and policy input to top management within and outside the State Personnel Board (SPB). At the direction of the Executive Officer, this position sets statewide merit compliance policy and conducts audits of all state departments to identify and correct violations of civil service laws, rules, and policies. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:Compliance Review UnitOversee the administration of the statewide Compliance Review Unit.Coordinate with Department of Human Resources (CalHR) to ensure that statewide departments are subject to a single comprehensive Human Resources (HR) audit.Oversee research and development of policy in areas related to auditing functions.Report audit findings and make recommendations to the Executive Officer (EO) for approval.Coordinate changes in departments’ delegations with CalHR.Report non-merit related human resources findings and recommendations to the CalHR Director.Special Investigations UnitOversee the operations of the Special Investigations Unit.Oversee highly complex and sensitive special investigations into alleged violations of civil service laws, rules, and policies.Monitor and report on departments’ compliance with corrective action plans.Provide technical expertise on the most complex and sensitive special investigations and make recommendations to executive management of emerging issues arising from the investigations. These types of investigations are of particular interest to the Governor’s Office, Agency, Legislature, media, and public.Report findings and make recommendations on special investigations.Coordinate changes in departments’ delegations with CalHR.Policy UnitOversee the operations of the Policy UnitMake changes to civil service laws, rules, and policies affecting the audit process.Ensure that merit laws, rules, and policies are clear and provide sufficient guidance to departments.Identify and analyze complex, sensitive, and emerging problems and recommend appropriate courses of action.Serve on task forces and complete special projects where knowledge of high administrative and management expertise and policy influence is required.Manage the SPB’s Board Item function by ensuring that board items are prepared as a complete and accurate package and following up to ensure compliance with Board orders and actions.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.Minimum Requirements C. E. A.Classification:C. E. A. =Career Executive Assignment$13,472.00 - $15,297.00 C/monthNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.Special RequirementsThe examination process will consist of:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (Form 678). All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualification for the position.Current ResumeStatement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications questions below.Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) requirement:To be considered for the position, candidates must submit an SOQ as part of their application package. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than three (3) pages in length and typed using no less than 12-point Arial font. The SOQ must address the following questions in the order listed below:Describe your experience improving and managing programs with an emphasis on customer service.Describe your experience in making presentations before boards, commissions, committees, the Legislature, or other agencies.Describe your experience in formulating and applying procedures, regulations, and policies related to the California civil service system.Describe your experience with SPB compliance reviews.When completing your SOQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each question above must be addressed one at a time (i.e.: first provide a complete and independent response to Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question being answered prior to each individual response to clearly indicate which question you are responding to.Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each candidate will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Candidates who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed will be disqualified from the selection process.The SOQ, application, and resume serve as the examination for this CEA recruitment. The SOQ identifies the critical factors required in job success for this CEA position.Required Application Package DocumentsThe 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.A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required as part of the examination and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.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.Steps for how to apply before midnight, May 26th = (Please email CalHR's recruiters when you have applied, CalHRTalentEngagement@calhr.ca.gov)- Click on the job posting link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=517613- The "exam" is your response to the Statement of QualificationsClick 'Apply' --> Login or create a CalCareers account if you do not have one already --> Then click "I have eligibility' and complete your application. Make sure your application (not your resume) shows how your experiences aligns with the duty statement and meets the minimum qualifications.- Attach your resume and responses to the Statement of Qualifications. See the "Special Requirements" section for details on the Statement of Qualifications.--> Not attaching your resume AND response to the Statement of Qualifications questions on your application on CalCareers will prevent you from moving forward in the hiring process.A tip to share for the Statement of Qualifications:- The Statement of Qualifications are like interview questions that you answer in writing. Here is a link to important tips to create your responses: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Documents/FINAL%20-%20Candidate%20SOQ%20Guidance%201.pdfEqual Opportunity EmployerThe 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.