CEA A, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Secretary for Communications, the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Communications is responsible for managing, developing and implementing the communications functions of the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA or Agency). This position includes oversight of public communications from CalSTA’s departments, boards and authorities and provides advice and expertise on all communications activities related to CalSTA and its mission and programs.

See attached duty statement for additional information.

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Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications is required to participate in the examination.

Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions outlined below. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.

Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided on the form for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.

The PM-0503 SOQ Form can be found in the Required Application Package Documents section of this advertisement.

Submit your competed PM-0503 in the “Additional Documents” section. Select “Other” from the drop-down menu for Type of Document and enter SOQ for the Description. Upload your completed PM-0503, then Save & Review Application.

The Statement of Qualifications must address the applicant’s qualifications relative to the following:

1. Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to manage communications functions for a large organization. Include any relevant communications experience in the transportation industry.

2. Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your ability to manage the online presence of a large organization. Discuss your role in managing the organization’s website, social media content creation and how you maximized reach to your target audience. Include any specific tools or platforms you used.

3. Provide examples of your previous work experience that demonstrates your ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics to achieve a communication goal. Discuss the strategies you employed to manage differing interests and ensure a cohesive message was delivered.

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:

• Academic course work at the university level. Training and experience in the area of supervision and management principles.

• Ability to reason logically and creatively.

• Ability to develop and maintain a level of professional integrity to ensure that the best interests of CalSTA and the program are served.

• Ability to work well with partners and clients.

Benefits

Information to be Included on Application

Please include the CEA Exam Number (25CEA17) and title of the position applying for on the STD. 678 application form.

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 -

  Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) questions. In addition to the examples, candidates must also include their overall length of time of their experience as it relates to each SOQ question in the space provided. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide length of time and specific examples to each question.

  Responses to the SOQ must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's CEA Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0503). Any SOQ responses that are not submitted on the PM-0503 will not be scored. Each box provided for your response has been limited to 2000 characters. Additional documents to supplement the PM-0503 will not be reviewed during the examination scoring.

  - PM0503 SOQ Exam Form