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C. E. A.
United States
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California’s 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.
CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.
The position exercises full management and supervisory responsibility in charge of Veteran Memorials and Cemeteries with responsibility for policy formulation and implementation. Responsible for working closely with all Agency and field management staff in making agency wide decisions and implementing the goals and objectives of the Agency's Strategic Plan. Provide the full range of management and supervision of subordinate supervisors and staff assigned to the State Veteran Cemeteries at Igo, Seaside, Yountville, and any future cemetery developments. Provide management oversight for issues involving veteran memorials proposed, constructed, and maintained by the State and in Capitol Park, Sacramento. Representing the Agency at hearings, meetings, and conferences with organizations such as the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA), National Cemetery Administration, the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, State control agencies, local governmental agencies, private organizations, and other appropriate groups regarding Veteran Services Division programs. Build and maintain relationships with the same agencies and organizations to ensure effective communication and partnerships. Manage the budget for all indexes in these units, develop budget proposals, legislative analysis, provide outreach and public customer service, develop informational publications and various documents. Compile and generate monthly reports of workload, project planning, budget, or other statistics to report performance and progress.
Other job related duties as assigned.
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.- C. E. A.
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
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: 10/18/2025Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below.
Examination Qualification Requirements
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
Minimum Qualifications
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:
- 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; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary 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 Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
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
Leadership – Able to inspire, motivate and guide staff and subordinate managers toward accomplishment of goals.
Vision – Understands the context and mission of the Department, both internally and externally. Aware of critical issues and anticipates future needs. Has the ability to organize for success; understands how to facilitate functional needs and structure to achieve strategic plans.
Teamwork and Collaboration – Actively participates to strategically achieve the Department’s mission and goals and encourages diversity of opinions. Enhances his/her own ability and the ability of others to contribute. Functions effectively in a matrix management approach and collaborates with others to mobilize and manage resources effectively.
Communication – Able to interact and communicate effectively with staff, Executive staff, and control agencies. Understands that people process information differently; takes initiative to build and maintain relationships; and seeks and understands cultural differences. Has clear expression of ideas, thoughts, and expectations. Is an active and empathetic listener; effectively communicates management decisions to staff.
Credibility, Integrity, and Accountability – Models high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect of individuals. Has the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions. Has the flexibility to balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policy as a guide. Also has the ability to delegate to subordinate managers and staff, provide guidance, and hold them accountable.
Staff development – Recognizes that people are the Department’s greatest resource. Can clearly identify and define needs of the Department, attract appropriate candidates, and evaluate and select the most qualified. Takes the time to develop and encourage staff and subordinate managers to achieve their true potential. Encourages staff and managers to develop personally and professionally and to participate in decision making.
Creativity and Flexibility – Applies new ways of thinking. Has the ability to solve problems, present new ideas, and develop new approaches to achieve the Department’s mission. Capable of adapting quickly to changing needs.
Diversity - It is important that our management team understand and is sensitive to the diversity of the people we serve. The Department’s management team should also reflect diversity
Examination Information
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
Benefits
The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
The benefits of working for Veterans Affairs include easy light rail access and a beautiful short walk to the State Capitol. Additionally, numerous restaurants and coffee shops are located in the downtown area centralized around CalVet.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Gina Fippin
(916) 651-7490
Gina.Fippin@calvet.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:EEO Office
(916) 651-5042
EEO@calvet.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.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please note that resumes, letters, and/or any other documents do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit or complete the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.
The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. In your SOQ, describe your experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each of the items listed below. The items must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed; do not consolidate responses. The SOQ must be no more than 3 pages in length, typed, using 12-point Arial font on standard, letter-sized paper with one (1)-inch margins.
- Please describe your experience implementing federal statutes and regulations as they relate to veteran benefits and services to include outreach, mental health services, memorials, and cemeteries.
- Please describe your experience in developing or managing sustainability or other administrative programs or initiatives including strategic planning, contracting, performance measurement, and organizational development.
- Please describe your experience in collaborating with a variety of internal or external groups or stakeholders on issues of a high profile and/or sensitive nature.
- Please discuss your background, highlighting any experience related to marketing, communications, public relations, community outreach, sales or other creative fields.
- Please describe your experience with improving operational efficiencies of programs or processes, particularly with large teams of multidisciplinary staff.
Additional Instructions
If mailing or dropping off your State Application (STD. 678) package, please note position # 830-140-7500-001 in the “Explanations” section of the application form. A complete application package includes: A signed and completed STD. 678, a resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (please see the “Statement of Qualifications” section of this bulletin for details).
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.
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