C. E. A. Deputy Director

Number of Positions: 1Work Location: Sacramento County

Job Type: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full TimeThe California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include: First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street) Café with multiple vendors Outdoor seating for meal breaks Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor Lactation rooms Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.govA Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - The Statement of Qualifications is a discussion of the candidate's education and experience that would qualify him/her for this position, related to the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities, Special Personal Requirements, and Desirable Qualifications. The statement should be no more than two pages in length and no smaller than 12 font. Applicants are required to respond to pre-determined questions included on the job vacancy announcement, follow all requirements provided in the instructions and submit this document as part of their application along with all other requested documents. Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process. A resume and/or cover letter do not take place of an SOQ. In your own words, please: Describe an experience where you led an organization or initiative that received information from internal and/or external individuals and/or entities. Explain how you used the information to effect change. In this role, explain how you would approach using incoming information to make improvements for the individuals who receive regional center services? Describe the people you would need to interact with, and why? Explain you leadership style, and how your leadership qualities will contribute to the effective and successful management of these programs, stakeholder, and staff. 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: 11/29/2026 Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California. 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Attn: Huyen Nguyen Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Huyen Nguyen Cert Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE "

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: " ABOVE 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. All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service. State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others