C. E. A.

Employment Development Department; California; Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in California seeks a Chief-level Special Advisor to the Directorate. This executive role focuses on policy development, direct outreach, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with departmental priorities, with a mandate to improve outcomes for Californians.

Under the Chief Deputy Director, you will prepare senior leaders for engagement with state officials and external partners, shaping strategies to reduce barriers, enhance service delivery, and

Responsibilities

• Policy development in direct outreach, stakeholder engagement, staff engagement, and leadership alignment.
• Prepare Deputy Directors and Governor’s Office staff to engage effectively with stakeholders and experts.

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-537209

Position #(s)

280-381-7500-005

Working Title

Special Advisor

Classification

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A

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

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest state departments with employees at hundreds of service locations throughout the state and offers a wide variety of services to millions of Californians under the Job Service, Unemployment Insurance (UI), State Disability Insurance (SDI), Workforce Investment, and Labor Market Information programs. As California’s largest tax collection agency, EDD also handles the audit and collection of payroll taxes and maintains employment records for more than 17 million California workers.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

An important leadership position is now available. As an executive, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the economic growth of our community and state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, the best ideas will flourish. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

What difference will you make for California?

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the incumbent will serve as the Special Advisor to the Directorate. The Special Advisor will be responsible for policy development in the areas of direct outreach, stakeholder engagement, staff engagement, ensuring alignment with departmental priorities, strategic objectives, and leadership direction. The incumbent will also prepare Deputy Directors, Exempt Appointees, and Governor’s Office staff to engage effectively with stakeholders, advisors, and subject-matters experts to inform EDD policies and practices, incorporating first‑hand knowledge of the experiences of claimants, barriers faced, ways to prevent user error, and other opportunities for continuous improvement.

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

Special Requirements

See Statement of Qualifications section.

Who May Apply

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