Central Valley Flood Protection Board, Operations Branch, Permitting Section, Sacramento
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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:
Desirable Qualifications:
- Regulatory Compliance & Permit Review knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge reviewing applications against state/federal mandates, with the capacity to quickly master complex regulatory intake of application frameworks.
- Interpersonal Skills & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to interact positively with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect to gain the confidence and cooperation of internal and external customers.
- Collaboration w/ stakeholders/agencies: Strong teamwork skills to facilitate cooperative working relationships across diverse groups, including government entities, the public, underserved communities, and tribal governments.
- Database Management & Data Integrity Tracking: Experience managing and tracking data workflows within department wide information portals, ensuring accurate milestone logging, and extracting backend data for reporting.
- Fiscal Tracking & Spreadsheet Workflows: Experience interpreting fee schedules, validating payments, and utilizing structured spreadsheets to log and analyze financial tracking metrics.
- Technical Research & Problem-Solving Abilities: Skilled at using analytical techniques to research complex issues, evaluate legislation, exercise independent judgment, and logically resolve technical errors.
- Time Management: Strong organizational skills to manage strict deadlines, establish project priorities, and effectively balance a shifting, multi-task workload.
- Remote technical Support & online Navigation Guidance: Ability to provide clear, remote troubleshooting and technical assistance to external users navigating web-based systems and digital portals.
- Communication skills and team collaboration: Proficient independently writing and distributing reports, manuals, and standard procedures.
To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), Cover Letter, Resume, and a Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50098627 and Job Control #521408 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.
Interested applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board is looking for a qualified candidate to join our team. To showcase your skills and experience, we ask that you submit a separate Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) document. Here's what you need to know:
Your SOQ is a typed document, no longer than 2 pages, and addresses the following questions:
- Describe your relevant experiences that specifically qualifies you to perform the duties described.
- Describe your experience handling multiple high priority items and provide a step-by-step detail on how you meet the deadlines.
Please focus your response on your experience with data analysis, regulatory or permit tracking, public communication, and database management. Generalized or missing SOQs will result in disqualification. Resumes or cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ or application. We also value strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration. Share examples of how you've effectively communicated with diverse audiences, tackled complex issues, and worked collaboratively with community interests.
A generalized SOQ won't do! Tailor your document to highlight the specific skills and experience that make you a perfect fit for the Central Valley Flood Protection Board.
The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.
Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.
To view the job application process video, click here.
List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment.
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