California Volunteers, Office of the Governor Looking for College Corps Program Director (# 398201) Full Time

College Corps Program Director

Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

JC-398201

College Corps
Program Director
ASSISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH

$9,978.00 – $12,528.00 per Month

Final Filing
Date: 12/25/2023

Job Description and Duties

The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR)
seeks to fill a Non Tenured/Fulltime Assistant to the Governor position in the California Volunteers Program within the
Programs Branch.

Under general direction of the Chief Program Officer (Exempt), the College Corps Program Director (Exempt) is
responsible for developing policies and overseeing the design and implementation of the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps program at
colleges and universities throughout the State. The College Corps Program Director oversees and manages a team of 8-10 program staff.

NOTE: Training & Development (T&D) assignments will not be considered for this recruitment.This position is designated under
the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may
potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of
appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

You will
find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Located in an office setting in downtown
Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol. Various coffee shops and restaurants conveniently located within walking distance.
Available street parking and State-owned parking garages nearby for convenience. Telework may be available in accordance with OPR’s
Telework Policy.

All OPR employees must reside in California upon appointment.

Minimum Requirements This
position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement.
For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #: 

JC-398201

Position #(s):

368-655-4872-XXX

Working Title:

College Corps Program Director

Classification:

ASSISTANT TO THE GOVERNOR, OFFICE OF
PLANNING AND RESEARCH

$9,978.00 – $12,528.00

# of Positions:

1

Work
Location:

United States

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Exempt Executive Assignment – Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

California Volunteers, Office
of the Governor is the state office tasked with engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our state’s
most pressing challenges while lifting up all communities. From the California Climate Action Corps, the country’s first statewide
climate corps program, to the #CaliforniansForAll service initiative launched in response to COVID-19 that includes a volunteer corps to
support the state’s response to emergencies and disasters, California Volunteers plays an integral role in tackling the state’s
problems. Led by the state’s Chief Service Officer, Josh Fryday, California Volunteers is supported by a bipartisan 25-member
Commission and a team of experts driven by a mission to empower and mobilize all Californians to volunteer and serve in their
communities.

To learn more about OPR, please visit our website: https://www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov/

Please
note:Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your
application.

Department Website: When sending an email, please include JC-398201 and position 368-655-1997-XXX

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit
for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or
removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthrate, student identification number,
driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program status,
medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically
online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon
submission.

Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Examination/Employment
Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination purposes only.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is
preferred.

For those who must submit their application via the postal service, please indicate the position and Job Control numbers
for the position which you are applying for.

Using your online CalCareer account to apply electronically is the preferred method of
applying for this vacancy and is highly recommended; however, candidates may apply by mail or in person, as set forth in this
announcement.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions

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: 12/25/2023

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed
on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are
encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current
participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of
California.Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection
process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To
Apply

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
Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

 Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research

Attn: HR

1400 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off
Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

 Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research

HR

1400 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Monday through Friday (except
holidays)

08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

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 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 required and
  must be included.

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.

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:

• Outstanding strategic
  communications and public speaking skills, with the confidence and poise to effectively represent California Volunteers with both internal
  and external audiences.
• Strategic and analytic thinker, with the ability to design and facilitate strategic planning and
  priority-setting exercises with the College Corps team and senior leadership.
• Strong track record of building highly effective,
  collaborative and empowered teams, particularly in remote or hybrid work environments.
• High emotional intelligence, with the
  ability to build trust and positive working relationships with team members and partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Clear and
  succinct communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a dedicated, mission and team-oriented office
  environment.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work
  environment.
• Patience, flexibility and ability to quickly learn and apply new skills.
• Knows when to act independently and
  when to consult for advice on decision-making.
• Significant experience working in or with higher education institutions and a solid
  understanding of the challenges faced by first generation college students.
• Expertise in national service programs, community
  service efforts, and/or higher education service-learning initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and consistent
  follow-through

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human
Resources website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the California Public
Employees Retirement System website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the
California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Information on the benefits and protections provided
to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Contact
Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: When sending an email, please include JC-398201 and position 368-655-1997-XXX

Human Resources
Contact:When sending an email, please include JC-398201 and position 368-655-1997-XXX(000) [email protected] 

Please direct requests for Reasonable
Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding
Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:EEO
Officer(000) [email protected]

California Relay Service:
1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped
with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer
to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender,
gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin,
political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual
orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will
be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the
rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.