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C. E. A.

State Controller's Office -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time | Non-tenure
$12,131 - $14,453 a month

Benefits

Free parking
457(b)
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Governmental accounting
Bachelor's degree
Team management
General management

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Chief, Local Government Programs and Services Division

State Controller's Office

JC-522841

Chief, Local Government Programs and Services Division
C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 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: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

With general direction from the Chief Operating Officer, the Division Chief is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing the work of program services, through subordinate managers and professional level staff members, engaged in local government operations in areas in which the State Controller holds constitutional interests as the Chief Fiscal Officer over the expenditure of public dollars. Local governments include counties, cities, special districts, etc., who receive public dollars for purposes established through law, to perform service within their communities. This position will be a member of the Senior Management Structure of the agency and report to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief of Staff, and as required by the State Controller, like other division chiefs within the organization. The position will have responsibility for policy development and be the principle decision maker regarding program operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Oversee accounting, fiscal controls, and reporting for the State of California related to Local Governments; formulate long-term and short-term goals and objectives;
Function as a key policy advisor for local government accounting and reporting programs relative to public funds; accomplish statutory and legislative mandates;
Superintend the apportionment of public revenues; administer cost programs;
Recommend resolution of the most complex governmental accounting issues to the Chief Deputy State Controller, the Deputy State Controllers, and/or State Controller. Assist the State Controller on matters of statutory, constitutional and policy authority on high-level policy-making committees;
Manage professional staff responsible for carrying out statutory and legislative mandates as related to Local Governments;
Ensure that managers, through their bureaus, develop, review and adopt operational policies and procedures that are consistent with the State Controller’s constitutional and statutory obligations as the State of California’s Chief Fiscal Officer;
Formulate goals and objectives; direct and manage local government accounting, fiscal controls, and reporting for the SCO, and ensure that related assignments meet the constitutional and statutory financial responsibilities of the State Controller;
Provide consultative services to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Deputy State Controller, the State Controller, the Legislature, the Governor’s Office, other governmental entities and private financial institutions regarding accounting and reporting statutes relative to the use of state and/or federal public funds;
Provide private and governmental agencies with final decisions affecting accounting and reporting procedural requirements of the use of public funds for local entities;
Formulate positions regarding legislative issues affecting the state’s financial health and the State Controller’s statutory and constitutional authority to administer fiscal programs as related to local governments;
Work cooperatively with various jurisdictions and internal senior level management team members;
Participate in Executive Office discussions and presentations before dignitaries as assigned;
Travel to and from offsite meeting locations when required.

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily 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 through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522841

Position #(s):

051-421-7500-006

Working Title:

Chief, Local Government Programs and Services Division

Classification:

C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $14,453.00 B

Salary Competitive and Commensurate with experience.

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

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility:

Local Govt Programs & Services Division

Department Information

Are you searching for a career that you can feel passionate doing? Are you interested in working in a challenging environment? Do you have experience in policy development and are familiar with state and local government processes and procedures? Then consider participating in the examination for the Chief, Local Government Program and Services Division.

The State Controller is the Chief Fiscal Officer for the fourth largest economy in the world, which independently oversees and manages California’s financial resources with integrity and transparency to build trust. As one of the most influential fiscal institutions in the nation, we produce California’s annual financial reports, audit all claims against the state prior to payment, ensure return on investment for taxpayer dollars and influence statewide financial policy to transform communities, empower individuals and families and strengthen businesses so that everyone thrives.

The Local Government Programs and Services Division (LGPSD) of the California State Controller’s Office partners with local governments across the state to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. This division oversees financial audits, provides guidance on state-mandated programs, and ensures local governments comply with reporting requirements - ultimately helping to safeguard public funds. In this division, you’ll be at the forefront of strengthening California’s communities through sound financial practices, while collaborating with local agencies to support their fiscal health. With a focus on public service, problem-solving, and community impact, this division offers a rewarding career path for those who want to make a difference in how local governments operate and serve their residents.

We encourage you to join and become a T.R.U.S.T.E.D. partner in the California State Controller’s Office (SCO) where employees are driven by purpose, energized by complexity, believe in accountability, and committed to impact.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!

Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.

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Special Requirements

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:

Completed current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD. Form 678 (when not applied 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; solely referring to the resume for information (i.e., “See Resume”) is not acceptable. The Job Control number and examination title (JC – 522841 Chief, Local Government Programs & Services Division, CEA Level B) must be indicated on the application.

Resume is required and must be included. A Resume does not take the place of the completed STD. 678 application.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required and instructions for the SOQ can be found under the "Examination Information” section located in this bulletin.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Kelli Simpkin

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Kelli Simpkin

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

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 -
Please see Examination Information section for instructions.

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.

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

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:

Demonstrated knowledge of state policies, rules & standards relative to accounting requirements;
Experience in recommending, developing and implementing policies related to program issues.
Administrative experience communicating with control entities such as the Department of Finance, and/or the Legislature.
Administrative experience communicating with high level elected and appointed local government officials.
Managerial experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully apply organizational leadership, communicate clearly, facilitate decision-making, promote teamwork, and define and achieve success across multi-disciplinary stakeholder interests.
Knowledgeable of budgeting process.
Demonstrable writing skills.

Examination Information

This examination consists of an evaluation of your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), weighted 100%. A departmental evaluation panel will review and score the SOQ and your performance in the examination will be assessed based on the quality and thoroughness of your SOQ, specifically how it aligns with the Desirable Qualifications and how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should include detailed and concise information specifically addressing how the candidate's education, training, experience, and competencies relate to each of the items listed; responses should be high-level, but specific enough to provide the general nature of the services provided and involvement in the oversight.

The SOQ items must be numbered and addressed in the same order as listed; do not consolidate the responses. The SOQ should be no more than three pages in length, single-spaced, with one-inch margins and a minimum font size of Arial 12.
Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed may be eliminated from the examination/hiring process.

Your SOQ must provide responses and specific examples for each item listed below to be considered for the position:

Describe your managerial experience planning, directing, and overseeing complex governmental programs, particularly those involving local government accounting, reporting, fiscal controls, or administration of public funds. In your response, include examples of how you have represented an organization in high-level engagements with state control agencies, legislative staff, local jurisdictions, and other governmental or industry partners, and how you effectively communicated complex operational, administrative, or fiscal information.

Describe your executive leadership approach and ability to function as a key policy advisor within a senior-level management structure. Include examples demonstrating your capacity to formulate long- and short-term organizational goals, guide multidisciplinary teams, integrate diverse program activities, and contribute to high-level decision-making affecting statewide or organization-wide operations.

Describe your experience managing or providing oversight to politically sensitive, high-profile, or statutorily mandated programs, especially those involving fiscal accountability, oversight of public funds, compliance with constitutional or legislative requirements, or resolution of complex governmental issues.

Describe your experience establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with local governments, state agencies, the Legislature, executive-branch entities, advocacy organizations, or financial institutions. Highlight specific examples involving collaboration on statutory or regulatory mandates, local government reporting requirements, or administration of state-funded programs.

Describe your experience developing, interpreting, or implementing statewide policies, operational procedures, or regulatory guidance. Include examples of your role in drafting policy documents, analyzing complex statutory requirements, resolving administrative or fiscal issues, or advising executive leadership on proposed legislation affecting governmental operations.

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

The SCO offers a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:

Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
401K and 457(b) retirement
Flexible Schedules
Hybrid telework
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Tax-advantage savings and spending accounts
Free Employee Assistance Program
Investment in your training and development

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

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Kelli Simpkin
(916) 322-2791
[email protected]

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:
SCO EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223

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.

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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