Supervisor I, HAVA Financial and Policy Unit Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

The Secretary of State’s Office, Office of Voting Systems Technology Assessment (OVSTA), is pleased to announce the opportunity for qualified applicants to apply for a Supervisor I position to organize and direct the division’s analytical and administrative functions of the Financial and Policy Unit.

Under the overall direction of the Deputy Secretary of State, Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Director, the Supervisor I organizes and directs the work of staff in the program areas of the OVSTA Legislative Analysis, Regulation Package Coordination, Oversight of HAVA Funding, and overall unit budgets. The incumbent is an integral part of a collaborative management team and is expected to contribute in a meaningful way to the operations of the division. In addition to a working knowledge of standard administrative policies and procedures, the incumbent must acquire an in-depth knowledge of the various statutes, regulations, and policy directives that govern the program and projects within their purview.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrates good judgement and ability analyze problems, develop and make recommendations accordingly

• Ability to present information and express ideas in a positive, clear, concise, and convincing manner

• Experience in state and federal budget process is highly desirable.

• Demonstrates ability to work independently with excellent follow-through on tasks

• Strong interpersonal skills when working within a team, with the public and with internal and external stakeholders

• Experience in workplace performance, attendance matters and resource management.

• Experience in the analysis and implementation of new laws and regulations.

Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how he/she meets the “Desirable Qualifications” listed above. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size, and formatting. Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes are optional but will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications. This position requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, your Statement of Qualifications should reflect your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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Working Conditions

This position provides a telework opportunity based upon the agency’s telework policy and business needs, typically after completing up to six (6) months of on-site training.

Special Requirements

Examination Information: Candidates new to state service or those seeking a promotional opportunity must take the online examination to establish eligibility. The examination can be found at the following link: CalCareers - Supervisor I . There is also a Limited Examination & Appointment Program (LEAP) exam available for this classification. Information on the LEAP certification process is available on the Department of Rehabilitation LEAP Certification website .

Education: When using education to meet minimum qualifications, please include all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (i.e., degree, transcript, license, and certificate). Candidate may be required to provide transcripts prior to hire.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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 - Please provide your response to the statement of qualifications as directed above.