Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking their next dynamic leader who will assist the General Counsel in the management and operation of the Office of Legal Affair's (OLA) Administrative Support section!

The Associate Director, Administrative Support plays a crucial role in the management of OLA administrative support services which includes budgets, contracts, personnel, procurement, case law management, clerical support to attorneys, service of process, Public Records Act requests, customer service to the public and implementing office policies designed to support the delivery of legal services to the CDCR. This position holds the highest level of authority to directly create or influence policies for these programs.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.

This advertisement is for a Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Level A position located in Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-400-7500-005.

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact Guen Saechao, by email at Guen.Saechao@cdcr.ca.g ov or by phone at (279) 210-4043.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office a minimum of two days per week and as needed/required. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

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:

1. Ability to analyze complex problems; recommend and initiate effective courses of action; develop and implement policies and procedures as appropriate
2. Well-developed oral, written, and interpersonal skills
3. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with staff, various program areas, and other governmental agencies
4. Managerial and program administrative experience which incudes substantial responsibility for a combination of management functions such as program planning, policy formulation; organization, coordination, and control; and training and personnel management
5. Knowledge of and experience in budgets and contract management
6. Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the  California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found  on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at   .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at   .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service  Employee Benefits Summary website at

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This webpage is intended to provide general information.  Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

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 is required and must be submitted with your Examination / Employment Application ( STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “ Statement of Qualifications Examination Instructions ” section below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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