Assistant Deputy Director

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director in the Government Affairs Division (Division) within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Supervisor II manages the Department’s legislative and intergovernmental affairs program and supervises Division staff responsible for state and federal legislative engagement. The incumbent directs the Department’s legislative portfolio, provides strategic policy advice to executive leadership, and ensures timely, accurate, and high-quality legislative analysis and representation.

The position exercises substantial independent judgment in politically sensitive and complex matters. It supports the department’s vision of a safe, sustainable and equitable cannabis market that serves as an example for the world by identifying and supporting opportunities to advance and improve public policy.

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Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Special Requirements

Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

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:

The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience developing and advancing public policy and legislation in a complex governmental environment. Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership — including a Department Director, Agency leadership, the Legislature, and the Governor’s Office — on high-profile or politically sensitive matters is strongly preferred. The candidate should have experience formally presenting policy positions and strategic recommendations to executive decision-makers and representing an organization in legislative or intergovernmental settings.

Experience supervising and/or mentoring professional staff engaged in legislative work is highly desirable. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and edit complex policy documents, synthesize technical information for executive audiences, and ensure clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment in staff work products.

Benefits

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

Additional Instructions

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application ( STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

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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 Instructions: Respond to the three questions below. Number responses 1–3. Limit your SOQ to two pages, single-spaced, 12-point font.

  1. Managing Public Policy

  Describe a time you managed a regulation or piece of legislation that was critical to your organization and highly visible or politically sensitive. Include the issue, your role, the analysis conducted, how you communicated your findings, and the outcome.

  2. Managing Competing Priorities

  Describe a time you managed multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously. Include the circumstances, how you prioritized and communicated needs/expectations, and the outcome.

  3. Supervising and Developing Staff

  Describe your experience supervising and mentoring staff working on legislative issues. Include your management style, how you develop staff and provide feedback, and how you adapt to different experience levels.