C. E. A.

State Treasurer's Office; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Treasurer's Office in California seeks an Assistant Director, Public Finance Director to set policy for LRFS, CFIRS, and DMS II. The role leads debt policy, debt administration, and investor relations activities, guiding related authorities and programs.

The successful candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of municipal bond finance, public management, and strong written and oral communication. Background investigation is required; CEP/CEA eligibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Background investigation required prior to hire.
• Eligible for Career Executive Assignment (CEA) in California.

Responsibilities

• Sets policy for LRFS, CFIRS, and DMS II; guides debt issuance and administration.
• Provides guidance to financing authorities and related programs.

Skills

Policy development

Public administration

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Job Posting:Assistant Director, Public Finance Director

State Treasurer's Office

JC-537276 -

JC-537276 - Assistant Director, Public Finance Director
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: 11/9/2026

Under broad administrative direction, sets policy for the Division’s programs related to the Lease Revenue Financing Section (LRFS), the Conduit Financing & Investor Relations Section (CFIRS), and administration of the Debt Management System II (DMS II). Develops and implements policy related to State lease revenue bonds, State revenue anticipation notes, State agency revenue bonds, veterans’ general obligation (GO) and revenue bonds, debt administration activities, and investor relations activities. Provides policy guidance for conduit financing authorities’ chaired by the State Treasurer (Financing Authorities), the California Department of Health Care Access and Information Cal-Mortgage Loan Insurance (Cal Mortgage) program and the Department of General Services’ G$MART program. In addition, the position provides guidance and advice on matters relating to debt issuance, debt administration to the State Treasurer, the Legislature, the Executive Directors of the Financing Authorities, and senior officials at other State agencies; and represents the State Treasurer.

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.

Assistant Director, Public Finance Director

Classification:

C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $14,453.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Department Information

The State Treasurer's Office is a small department located in the historical Unruh Building at 915 Capitol Mall, close to the State Capitol, public transportation and with parking garage options nearby. The building is adjacent to the State Capitol Park, which is a wonderful place to exercise and enjoy the beautiful landscape during the fair-weathered months. The neighborhood around the building is filled with endless dining options, coffee shops, fitness clubs and conveniences like corner stores, etc.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Who May Apply

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

• 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should provide a detailed and concise response to each Desirable Qualification listed below in the "Desirable Qualifications" section. For each item, explain how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies demonstrate that you meet or possess the qualifications. Responses should be detailed and provide specific examples that demonstrate the nature and scope of your experience, including your level of responsibility and involvement in the work described. The SOQ items must be numbered and addressed in the same order as listed below. Do not consolidate or combine responses to multiple Desirable Qualifications into a single response.

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

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of theLegislature 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’sEqual 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 administrativepolicies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain theconfidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperativeworking 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 tothe department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

Desirable Qualifications

• Possess in-depth knowledge of municipal bond finance including debt financing, debt administration, investor relations, and other bond related activities. This includes knowledge of federal tax laws related to tax-exempt municipal bonds, disclosure requirements, securities markets practices and procedures, investment strategies, municipal bond marketing practices, and bond trustee administration principles and practices.
• Possess knowledge of all functions and divisions of the State Treasurer’s Office, Executive and Legislative branch of government as well as control agencies, and specific goals, functions and operations of the Public Finance Division.
• Possess knowledge of principles and practices of public management and administration, including having experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people both inside and outside of state government, including the ability to think clearly, act quickly and communicate effectively when representing the State Treasurer’s Office
• Possess the ability to set policy for and manage complex and diverse programs that demand decisiveness and leadership on issues ranging from politically sensitive state policies to the completeness and accuracy of technical detail.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to meet restrictive timeframes.

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.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the ExaminationQualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared withthe 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 receivewritten 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 circumstancesunder which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitorswill be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

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

Human Resources Contact

Applications Unit

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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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification in your application packet. Official sealed transcripts or your original diploma (with embossed seal) will be required prior to appointment. If it is determined that a candidate does not meet all Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the classification. All candidates who are determined to not meet the Minimum Qualifications will be contacted in writing and will have 10 business days to respond with additional information supporting their Minimum Qualifications for the classification. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Confidentiality

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information listed anywhere on the applications submitted electronically, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.