Job Description

Job Description and Duties

An important leadership position is now available. As an executive, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, the best ideas will flourish. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What difference will you make for California?

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Information Technology Branch (ITB), the Application Services Division (ASD) Chief oversees the support and maintenance of the Employment Development’s (EDD) mainframe systems, document technology services, and the Department’s public-facing websites. As a member of EDD's Executive Staff and the ITB Executive Team, the incumbent participates in executive-level policy and decision-making regarding the direction and effective application of IT to meet EDD's business goals and objectives.

The Chief is also responsible for the recruitment, training and retention of skilled staff, and the mentoring of subordinate division management.

The incumbent works with other ITB Divisions and other EDD programs to ensure cohesive and timely IT project implementation and continually evaluates processes for future policy and procedural revision.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

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:

Please see the Statement of Qualifications section.

Benefits

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the examination for the CEA position.

Applications must include a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) which describes how your work experience and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and not less than 12-point font. CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A SOQ WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAM. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE SOQ.

A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be completed in the exact order the following factors are presented:

1. Describe your experience leading complex, multi-year technology programs. How do you ensure governance, accountability, and measurable results? Please provide specific examples. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

2. Describe your experience defining or guiding policy decisions that impacted the design and delivery of major technology initiatives. How did your leadership ensure alignment with business goals and long-term system sustainability? You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

3. Describe your experience leading and overseeing diverse Information Technology domains — such as application development, software testing, and project management. How did you provide vision, direction, and alignment across these areas to achieve organizational goals? You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

4. Describe your experience taking leadership of a struggling project and successfully bringing it back on track. How did you ensure that the vendor delivered a high-quality product on schedule and aligned with organizational expectations? You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.

5. Describe your experience building a culture of accountability, innovation, and pride in work among your staff. Please provide examples and describe your approach. You must state how many years of experience you possess in this area, the employer from which you received this experience, and the contact information for a professional reference that can verify your experience.
   

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the examination for the CEA position. Applications must include a SOQ which describes how your work experience, and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and not less than 12-point font. Your response must be numbered and address each of the questions listed in the Statement of Qualifications section of the job posting. Failure to follow these instructions may result in elimination from the exam.

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