Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under administrative direction of the Division Director of Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services, the Environmental Program Manager II (EPM II) performs a wide range of managerial and consultative work concerning the statewide enforcement of sensitive and complex environmental plant pest laws and regulations and is responsible for formulating and administering policies pertaining to plant health and environmental plant pest prevention issues. The EPM II advises the Division Director, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary, and Secretary of Agriculture on program and policy, and advises on issues related to improving the environmental health and sustainability of California agriculture.

• Formulate and administer environmental policies by planning, developing, and directing environmental plant pest detection surveys, eradication methodologies, and environmental monitoring operations.

• Develop policies and proactive strategies to respond to emerging environmental threats in order to continue to meet the Department's mission of protecting California's environment and natural resources and protect California's sensitive agricultural and water concerns.

• Formulate new policies, procedures, and program alternatives as needed.

• Advise Division Director, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary, and Secretary of Agriculture concerning program and policy matters as well as emerging environmental threats.

• Develop and propose laws and regulations concerning current and future environmental pest control issues; cooperates with the Department's Executive Office in legislative activities; including preparation of legislative proposals, bill analyses, enrolled bill reports, etc.

• Provide statewide direction, develop program objectives, establish standards and oversight, identify efficiency opportunities for ongoing program activities and initiatives.

• Develop and administer environmental compliance strategies in an effort to strengthen pest and disease prevention activities and enhance the ability to respond to emergencies that threaten California's environment, natural resources, and impact foreign trade.

• Evaluate program demands, operations, and workload to establish staffing levels and resources needed; manage fiscal resources; evaluate employee and performance reports and takes appropriate commendatory or disciplinary action and reviews employee performance with EPMIs; encourage and monitor employee development; allocate resources for training; exercise leadership in the employee selection process; and implement Department policy regarding workplace health and safety.

• Plan, allocate, and monitor the Branch budget by studying past trends, future expectations, and available resources; oversee the development of budget change proposals; forecast future revenues and expenditures; and prepare monthly status reports for the Division Director.

• Represent the Branch and CDFA at conferences and meetings with representatives from other states; California State agencies; federal agencies; and county agricultural commissioners.

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with cooperating local, State and federal agencies, county agricultural commissioners, other states, University of California and other research personnel, industry groups, associations and organizations.

• Negotiate contracts and work plans with various federal, State, county and private organizations which contract with the Branch for services.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

Refer to the attached duty statement.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

The duties of the job are performed indoors approximately 90% of the time. The employee's work place is located in the Sacramento Headquarters building. The Environmental Program Manager II has office space and equipped with standard office equipment.

Travel (approximately 10% of the time) by air, car, or other transportation systems to attend in-state and out-of-state meetings, follow up with field staff and local, State and federal agencies will be necessary. This includes overnight stays and day trips occurring at least once a month.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA's Telework Policy.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-425880

Position #(s):

014-660-0769-001

Working Title:

Branch Chief

Classification:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER II

$13,864.00 - $15,750.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services (PHPPS) protects California from damage caused by the introduction or spread of harmful plant pests. PHPPS provides invaluable services to California related to sensitive food and environmental protection and safety issues. This is accomplished through exclusion of exotic invasive species, phytosanitary certification, nursery and seed regulation, plant registration and certification, quality cotton program, plant pest quarantine, invasive species detection survey and trapping, eradication, control, and timely and accurate plant pest diagnostics. PHPPS plays an integral role in California's comprehensive regulatory program and provides accurate and reliable support to the County Agriculture Commissioners, USDA, and other state agencies. The primary responsibilities of the Pest Detection / Emergency Projects Branch are the early detection and prompt eradication of exotic and invasive pests that threaten California.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is requested to elicit information regarding each candidate's interest and experience in relation to this position. The SOQ should not be less than one but no more than three (3) pages in length, typed in Arial, 12-point font size, one inch margins, and single spaced. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. The response must be presented in order of the numbered statements below:

1.Please describe your experience with fostering collaboration towards successful outcomes when working with CDFA programs as well as USDA and county departments of agriculture.

2.Describe your experience as it relates to leading and developing innovative new projects/programs.

3.Describe your supervisory and/or management experience, including aligning and motivating staff in carrying out mission critical objectives.

4.Describe your experience and guiding principles on managing scientific staff.

5.Describe your ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals, stakeholder organizations, state agencies, and other government and/or academic entities.

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: 5/2/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-425880

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Food & Agriculture

Human Resource Branch JC-425880

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-425880

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.

• Degree/Diploma

• Statement of Qualifications -

A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the "Special Requirements" section.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Virgil Janski

(916) 698-4183

virgil.janski@cdfa.ca.gov

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:

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 654-1005

Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov

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.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 10/2023 version.

Additional Information

Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.

If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.

Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.

Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.

This position may require a medical clearance.

Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.

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.