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Job Posting: CEA Level A, Assistant Chief of Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit

Department of Finance

JC-525469

• CEA Level A, Assistant Chief of Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/31/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

This position functions as the Assistant Chief of the Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit (FSCU). The incumbent will participate as a high level technical and policy advisor and will provide policy guidance and direction relating to FSCU's area of responsibility. The incumbent assists with management of FSCU's day-to-day operations, including internal and statewide policy and procedures and statewide training; serves as Finance's Partner Business Executive for the Department of FISCal on statewide accounting matters; participates in decision making and manages FSCU involvement with statewide accounting Book of Record transition to FI$Cal, ongoing enhancements and onboarding new departments; and participates in other complex projects performed by FSCU.

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

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.

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Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-525469

Position #(s):

300-695-7500-002

Working Title:

CEA Level A, Assistant Chief of Fiscal Systems and Consulting Unit

Classification:

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A

Note: This position may be eligible for an additional 10% to 15% recruitment and retention pay differential.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position is located in Sacramento.

Finance operates under a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office (report to headquarters) for a minimum of four days during the workweek. The hybrid policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required at management's discretion.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025. This program reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits for the duration of the program. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the reduced amounts.

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: 7/31/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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 Finance

DOF Human Resources Office

Attn: Dianne Havens

915 L Street, Suite 1480

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Finance

DOF Human Resources Office

Dianne Havens

915 L Street, Suite 1480

Sacramento, CA 95814

Human Resource Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with specific information and examples of how your background meets the Minimum Qualifications, Desirable Qualifications, and Desirable Characteristics must be submitted. Further, this SOQ must discuss your ability to perform the duties of this position. Statements must be prepared in narrative format typed to facilitate easy reading, and to not exceed three pages in length with a font size no smaller than 11 point. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

1. Knowledge of: the organization and functions of California state government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; and, the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program objectives and the manager's role in the EEO Program, and the processes available to meet EEO.

2. Ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and, promote EEO and maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

• Extensive knowledge of California state and governmental accounting policies, processes, and requirements, as well as broad administrative and management level experience with the Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal) and other financial systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply broad management capabilities, which include technical and management level experience in the state's accounting, budgeting, and legislative processes.
• Ability to represent the Department of Finance by collaborating effectively with strong negotiating, writing and verbal communication skills, establishing and preserving confident, credible, and cooperative relationships with the highest level of the Administration, the Legislature, and local and federal government.
• Demonstrated ability to perform high-level administrative and policy influencing functions effectively. This includes the demonstrated ability to work effectively under intense pressure, exercise sound judgment and the capacity to make high-level decisions in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply new ways of thinking, solve problems, and develop new approaches to achieve the Department's mission.
• Strong leadership and management team experience demonstrating an ability to set goals and expectations; encourage growth and initiative at all levels; manage staff within a multi-disciplinary organization by coaching and mentoring employees to create a work environment that stimulates learning, encourages growth, and recognizes individual achievements to ensure peak performance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, fiscal, and human resources management, and the Department of Finance's EEO Program objectives.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to creating and fostering an environment that consistently emphasizes the Department of Finance's core values.

Examination Information

The result of this examination will be used to fill the CEA Level A, Assistant Chief, Fiscal Systems and Consulting (FSCU) Unit position within the Department of Finance for a period of up to 12 months. Hiring interviews for the position will be conducted with only the most qualified candidates. The list will be superseded upon the administration of a new CEA examination for the same level. Additionally, the examination may be reopened to supplement the number of qualified competitors.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website.

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

• Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
• Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance's website here.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Dianne Havens

(916) 323-4071

Dianne.Havens@dof.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Michelle Moody

(916) 445-3434 ext: 2802

Michelle.Moody@dof.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:

Larissa Stockton

(916) 445-3368

Larissa.Stockton@dof.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.

Desirable Characteristics

The Department of Finance has a strong history of success fulfilling its responsibilities. That history of performance has garnered the Department respect from successive Administrations and Legislatures and has earned the Department a reputation as a venerable institution. The foundation of this reputation is a set of core values that guide the actions of the department's employees. These core values are:

• Integrity - Consistently adhere to the duty to execute the mission and responsibilities of the Department of Finance while advancing the goals of the Administration.
• Expertise - Be a reliable source of accurate information and sound fiscal and policy advice.
• Teamwork - Work together collaboratively and in recognition of the contribution each makes to the common purpose of serving the Department, the Administration, and the State.
• Respect - Recognize the validity of other points of view and treat others with civility.
• Problem Solving - Strive to find practical and effective solutions to achieving desired goals.

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.