ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF

State of California; United States; On-site; USD 158,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Assistant Bureau Chief position in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Gambling Control within the State of California offers a permanent, full-time role with an in-office work arrangement. Salary ranges from $14,153 to $17,115 per month, with new-state hires placed at the classification minimum.

The AD oversees Compliance, Audits and Special Programs, directs staff, and interfaces with legislature and federal/local law enforcement partners.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and related word processing functions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and supervise multidisciplinary professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Compliance, Enforcement, Audits and Special Programs sections.
• Direct and supervise professional staff and prepare evaluations.
• Represent the Bureau on operational and policy issues before legislature and law enforcement partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Leadership

Staff supervision

Interpersonal skills

Education

Basic POST or Specialized Certificate

Job description

$14,153.00 - $17,115.00 per Month

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

Under the general direction of the Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau) Director, the Assistant Director (AD) manages and administers the Compliance Branch which includes the Compliance and Enforcement Section, the Audits and Compact Compliance Section and the Special Programs Unit. The AD plans, organizes, directs, and administers the work of professional staff in each program area and participates in the development of goals, policies, and regulations to effectively administer the Gambling Control Act and the Bureau’s responsibilities under the Tribal-State Gaming Compacts. The AD provides consultation, direction and supervision to Bureau management and prepares performance evaluations for Special Agents in Charge, the Special Agent Supervisor and the Supervising Management Auditor. In addition, the AD represents the Bureau on operational and policy issues before the legislature, governmental agencies, top law enforcement administrators, representatives from the tribal gaming and cardroom industries and the public and may be assigned responsibility for direction of local law enforcement activities. The AD oversees and coordinates procedures and guidelines for processing matters related to personnel, hiring, grievances, disciplinary actions, labor relations, contracts, training and computer technologies and monitors and makes recommendations relative to budget expenditures and preparation.

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

Working Conditions

• Retirement Plan.
• Health Insurance.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF

ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF $14,153.00 - $17,115.00 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:

United States

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday to Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Gambling Control, Compliance Branch.
• If you applied to previous JC-527856 you must still apply to this new JC-532432.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .
• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual – CalHR .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• A Basic POST or Specialized Certificate is required for this position.

Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

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:

Strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of Microsoft Word and related word processing functions; excellent organizational skills; exceptional attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy, precision and neatness; ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff; ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts; experience with and knowledge of law enforcement programs within the State of California and interactions with local and federal law enforcement agencies; ability to successfully lead and supervise groups of individuals; experience in managing and supervising multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; knowledge of the Bureau of Gambling Control's overall mission and goals and how it interrelates to the Division of Law Enforcement's programs. Act independently as well as in a team environment; receive and follow directions; and strong work ethic and attendance.

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

Contact Information

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

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 Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

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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.