C. E. A.

California State Controller's Office; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State Controller’s Office is seeking a Deputy Controller, Environmental Policy (C.E.A. Level B) to serve as a delegate on multiple state boards, providing expert fiscal guidance on environmental issues.

The role advances the Controller’s environmental policy portfolio with senior leadership engagement. Based in Sacramento County with hybrid telework, the position supports development of policy, coordination across agencies, and strategic advice to protect California’s fiscal

Responsibilities

• Provide complex fiscal advice and counsel to the Controller on environmental policy matters before boards and commissions.
• Serve as senior advisor on development, coordination, and advancement of the environmental policy portfolio.
• Represent the Controller on boards and commissions as assigned.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, boards, and agencies to align environmental policy with fiscal goals.

Job description

Working Title

Deputy Controller, Environmental Policy, C.E.A. Level B

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533372

Position #(s): 051-720-7500-004

Classification: C. E. A.

Salary

$10,349.00 - $15,297.00 B

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

Number of Positions

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The SCO 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.

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.

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief of Staff and working closely with the Controller and senior leadership team, the Deputy Controller, Environmental Policy will serve as a delegate of the State Controller on the California State Lands Commission, the California Coastal Commission, and the Environmental Protection Council providing highly complex, technical, and fiscal advice and counsel to the Controller on programmatic, fiscal, and policy decisions on matters before these boards and commissions. The position will also serve as the Controller’s senior advisor and internal business leader on the development, coordination, and advancement of the Controller's environmental policy portfolio with a heightened sensitivity to the impact on California’s fiscal health and return on investment.

The State Controller’s Office is a destination employer and is one of the few constitutional offices with responsibilities that impacting all levels of state and local government. Therefore, a competitive senior advisor and internal business leader must possess the unique ability to substantively engage with a broad group of elected, government, business, non-profit, and public constituencies and coordinate services on behalf of these constituencies, as well as influence public policy at the state and federal level.

Typical responsibilities assigned to this executive position include but are not limited to the following:

• Use independent professional judgement and research in advising the Controller and other executive leaders on environmental policy matters including agenda items before the respective boards and commissions, and collaborating with executives from the boards, stakeholders, the public, and other federal, state, and local agencies in order to prepare comprehensive briefing documents to position the Controller to make well-informed decisions on matters before the boards and commissions;
• Develop, manage and oversee legislation pertaining to the Controller’s environmental policy agenda and related operations of the department.
• Attend with, or appear or on the Controller’s behalf, assigned board and commission meetings;
• Attend other meetings around the state and represent the Controller at conferences, seminars, and other major convenings related to environmental policy;
• Develop policies and procedures necessary for the efficient administration of the Controller’s environmental policy programs;
• Represent the Controller on other boards and commissions as assigned or needed;
• Advocate for investment policies that protect the environment and promote sustainability which lead to new "green" industries and jobs;
• Support the executive office’s analysis and response to state budget initiatives and legislation in the areas of environmental policy, identifying key areas of concern and proposing alternatives where needed;
• Meet with constituency groups, stakeholders and/or the general public as necessary to ascertain their environmental concerns;
• Alert and keep informed the public affairs team and other relevant members of the executive office of issues arising at boards and commissions concerning environmental matters which are of significant importance to the Controller’s office and of public interest;
• Provide the Controller with well-researched analyses, talking points and briefing documents in connection with the Controller’s public appearances, meetings and other public communications;
• Manage other team members when assigned;
• Coordinate the efforts of stakeholders’ groups, and other interested parties working to reconcile disparate positions on environmental policy matters;
• Provide the Controller with board and commission briefing material with recommendations consistent with the SCO Deputy Controller Expectation document;
• Manage multiple tasks to meet competing deadlines.

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

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.