Assistant General Manager, Workforce Development

Handshake is used as an advertisement tool ONLY. To be considered, please apply through your Calcareers account to JC- 465623 by the final filing date of 2/26/2025. 

This position serves as a key member of the CALPIA Executive team. Under the direction of the Chief Assistant General Manager (CAGM), the incumbent oversees and manages CALPIA's Workforce Development Branch (WDB), which includes 1-) the Joint Venture and Free Venture Programs: (2) the Industry Employment Program; (3) the Career Technical Education Program; and (4) Re-entry Services. The incumbent will be responsible for policy development and program implementation over the WDB and these four programs to strengthen and further offender rehabilitation. These programs are integral to the Governor's efforts and CALPIA's mission to reduce offender recidivism rates statewide. The incumbent will ensure that the programs continue to provide positive incentives for offender participation while maximizing offenders' potential to successfully reintegrate into their communities upon release.

This position is located at the California Prison Industry Authority - Central Office, Folsom, CA

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

Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 465623 by the application deadline of 2/26/2025

Job link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=465623

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD 678), all interested applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is comprised of four factors which address how each candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely. The SOQ must be no longer than two (2) typed single sided pages. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for the position. The SOQ must include relevant examples of experience and be numbered in the order the following factors are presented: 

Factor 1: Describe and provide examples of your experience working in a fast-paced environment while planning, organizing, prioritizing, and directing the work of multi-disciplinary professional, technical, and administrative staff, to ensure operational needs are met. 

Factor 2: Describe and provide examples of your leadership ability, including techniques for organizing and motivating groups, and your ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals, stakeholders, organizations, local, state and federal agencies, and provider organizations and/or associations.

Factor 3: Describe and provide examples of your experience working with leading stakeholder groups and speaking/ working with such groups to develop and implement programs/policies.

Factor 4: Describe and provide examples of your experience that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action.

Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. 

Application packages submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered.

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:

• Demonstrate managerial experience providing direction and leadership on various program policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate experience with directly managing and providing oversight of a diverse operation, which shall include manufacturing and/or service programs.
• Demonstrate experience developing and implementing methods and techniques to organize and direct the work of programs and staff, with successful results.
• Demonstrate experience developing strategies to improve and/or maintain performance of programs.
• Demonstrate managerial/supervisory experience with administrative functions such as personnel, fiscal, and procurement.

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