Career Development Consultant

Job Description and Duties

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a unique opportunity to help create new employee services within the Department. The Coaching and Career Development Unit (CCD) will be devoted to providing professional coaching and career development guidance to over 5,000 employees. CCD's purpose is to establish collaborative and communicative partnerships with DOJ staff, while embracing diversity and inclusivity. We do this by helping people see their shining light from within, guiding them toward better decision-making processes and increased productivity. We strive to advance DOJ staff toward better versions of themselves for both individual and team success.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the CCD, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) Is expected to be a highly-skilled career development consultant who is responsible for researching and monitoring existing career development efforts including, but not limited to, consultations, Career counseling, upward mobility, and job skill shadowing program Services. The AGPA will:

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Office of Human Resources to develop strategies to improve the retention and professional development of the DOJ
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to meet the career goals of DOJ staff
• Maintain knowledge of the current classifications and career fields within the Department

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Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position will however require in person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to DOJ headquarters in Sacramento if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-491472) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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:

• Communication : Knows empathic listening is essential to seeking to understand, knows how to ask powerful and clarifying questions, and is open-minded toward giving and receiving feedback.
• Creativity and Innovation : Thinks beyond the confines of traditional models to recognize opportunities, seek creative solutions, and takes intelligent risks.
• Dealing with Ambiguity (Risk) : Can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty, as well as make decisions to act without having the total picture.
• Reliability : Ability to demonstrate dependability in meeting commitments and provide a consistent work product, as well as a willingness to take responsibility for individual actions to meet deadline demands.
• Problem-solving and Decision-Making : Able to identify problems and use logical analysis to find information, understand causes, and evaluate and select or recommend best possible courses of action.
• Teamwork and Collaboration : Experience setting team structure, organizing, leading, and facilitating team activities, promoting team cooperation, and encouraging participation. Capable of cross functionality and working well with others on a team to achieve personal goals, team goals, and organizational goals. Willing to take responsibility for individual actions to achieve consistent results.
• Organizational Awareness : Experience in contributing to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's strategic plan, including the mission, vision, goals, core functions, and values.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness : Ability to effectively and appropriately interact and communicate with others, tailoring the communication style based on the audience to build positive, constructive, professional relationships.
• Analytical Skills : Experience approaching problems using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach, in addition to weighing priorities and recognizing underlying issues.
• Commitment/Results Oriented : Dedicated to public service and strives for excellence and customer satisfaction, ensuring results in their organization.

Benefits

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

Additional Applications Filing Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your applications will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either the electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

This is a 12-month limited term position, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become permanent position based upon operational needs.

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 - (SOQ) -

  Your SOQ should be two pages or less, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font, and should address the following prompts:

  1. Please tell us what interests you about this position and what would make you the best candidate based on your relevant experience, education, knowledge, and skills, that apply to the duties and responsibilities indicated on the duty statement.

  2. Describe your experience in developing and facilitating career development workshops and/or providing career development consultative expertise and feedback to Departmental staff.