Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a Limited term position for 12 months, but may be extended for an additional 12 months, not to exceed 2 years. This position may become Permanent/FT pending budget approval.

This position is housed within the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) which is a 10-member Council comprised of seven state Cabinet-agencies and three public members that coordinates and works collaboratively across state government and with public agencies, communities, and stakeholders to achieve sustainability, equity, economic prosperity, and quality of life for all Californians. SGC catalyzes government innovation for community transformation by approaching our work in the following ways:

•  Ideate: Working in partnership with California’s communities, government partners, and others to identify key challenges and develop transformative ideas to solve them.

•  Incubate: Pilot new programs and test proof of concepts together with communities and implementing partners across California.

•  Scale: Export and scale proven models across SGC’s whole of government Council and beyond.

SGC programs include Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC), Sustainable Agriculture Lands Conservation (SALC), Transformative Climate Communities (TCC), Community Resilience Centers (CRC), Climate Change Research (CCR), Community Assistance for Climate Equity (CACE), and Health and Equity Program (HEP) – which is part of a multi-agency Health in All Policies (HiAP) Initiative. SGC is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, a positive attitude and sense of humor.

CRC program funds the development and enhancement of Community Resilience Centers that provide shelter and resources during climate emergencies, such as extreme heat and poor air quality. It also supports year-round community services, including resource distribution and workforce training, that strengthen community resilience. The CRC program is a high profile, politically sensitive program dedicated to empowering the communities most impacted by climate change to choose their community vision, strategies and projects to enact transformational change – all with data-driven milestones and measurable outcomes. Funded projects must adhere to a strict set of program guidelines and state criteria.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (Program Manager), the incumbent works in a lead capacity to support program development and implementation and works with program awardees, project leads, and other stakeholders to ensure successful development of program guidelines, as well as the implementation and evaluation of awards. The incumbent is also responsible for working with the Staff Services Manager II to ensure new staff are adequately trained on communicating the program’s design and impacts.

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Working Conditions

Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects with or without a reasonable accommodation. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Occasional/overnight travel up to 15% may be required.

Special Requirements

Demonstrated ability to act independently, with open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact. Self-motivated individual with a creative, agile, and analytical mind. Strategic thinking, strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated track record of leadership, and the ability to manage multiple, complex projects from start to finish. Demonstrated ability to think creatively about the program, its objectives, and how to meet them through policy development. T he incumbent m ust recognize the importance of engaging strategic collaborators and participating in community outreach.  The incumbent should have the ability to maintain consistent attendance and the ability to demonstrate punctuality, initiative, and dependability.

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:

• Ability to exercise good judgment and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience in balancing multiple projects.
• Ability to execute effectively in a collaborative work environment and develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Understanding of and experience in planning, community development, local government operations, infrastructure development, and/or municipal finance.
• Understanding and knowledge of environmental science, resilience planning, sustainable planning, and climate policy analysis. 
• Strong project management, analytical, and research skills.
• Professional experience serving and working with under-resourced/underserved communities. 
• The ability to write concisely and effectively in everyday language and communicate persuasively with a range of partners and stakeholders, including senior leadership, elected officials, agencies, industries, community members, and the general public.
• Experience analyzing issues from multiple viewpoints and recommending solutions. 
• Experience evaluating policies, program applications, and technical data and providing recommendations. 
• Commitment to serving California’s diverse communities throughout the administration of the program. Must create a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
• Ability to travel and effectively participate in site visits, public workshops, and meetings up to 20% of the time. Occasionally will need to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including  health , and  vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• Paid Holidays
• (College Saving Account)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Staff Services Manager I (Specialist)

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications and demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties listed in this bulletin. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Instructions: When completing the SOQ, you must title the page “Statement of Qualifications” and include your name and the Job Control number on the first page. You must list and provide your answer below each question. When completing the SOQ please include all relevant experience, education, and training for each question and explain your answers thoroughly. Responses should be no longer than four pages in total length, single-spaced, and 12-point Arial font.

Resumes, letters, and other materials cannot substitute the SOQ.

1. Describe your relevant policy analysis, project management, community planning, and research and/or evaluation experience related to climate resilience, community resilience, and environmental justice.

1. Describe any partner outreach and community engagement experience you have—especially as it pertains to disadvantaged communities and tribal populations, and your role in the effort.
   

1. Describe your experience with program development, grants management, and/or contracts, including providing guidance and advice for grantees and/or contractors to ensure a successful implementation that includes partner feedback and consideration.
   

1. Provide examples detailing your technical, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills on project comments, public testimony, and/or meeting facilitation.
   

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)is  REQUIRED  and  MUST  be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Résumés in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered. 

  Refer to the SOQ Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

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