What are the responsibilities and job description for the C. E. A. position at Department of Financial Protection and Innovation?
Job Description and Duties
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is seeking an Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Administration of Fiscal Management and Business Operations (CEA Level A) to join our leadership team! The CEA position will be filled in the DFPI office location headquartered in Sacramento.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Administration, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal Management and Business Operations (CEA A) is responsible for providing operational leadership and oversight of policies within the Fiscal Management Office and Business Operations Office.
The Assistant Deputy Commissioner ensures the effective development and implementation of key policies related to budgeting, financial planning, procurement, contracting, facilities management, and compliance with state regulations.
Focuses on managing operations, ensuring compliance with state and departmental guidelines, and optimizing resource allocation to meet operational goals. Leads the implementation of the business units to ensure fiscal and operational responsibility.
Consider a rewarding career as a CEA with the DFPI to help us build and promote outstanding leadership and a highly engaged, collaborative workforce.
The incumbent must exercise flexibility and agility in a telework (remote work) environment. Telework is subject to DFPI's Telework Program Policy.
Beginning July 1, 2025, the DFPI staff will be required to be onsite a minimum of four days per week in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-22-25.
CEA pending Department of Finance approval.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Additionally, the Department licenses and regulates a variety of financial businesses, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, deferred deposit (commonly known as payday loans) and certain fiduciaries and lenders. The Department regulates the offer and sale of securities, franchises and off-exchange commodities. For the complete list, visit the Department’s Licensees page.
Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/15/2025Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the applicant's experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be typed in Arial size 12 font and no longer than two (2) pages in length. The SOQ must clearly by titled "Statement of Qualifications" and include the applicant's name at the top of the page. Statement of Qualifications that do not meet this criterion will not be evaluated and will result in disqualification from the examination.
Include in the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) specific information and examples that demonstrate how your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the Desirable Qualifications of the position. The information and examples you provide in the SOQ may be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligible list.
Examination Qualification Requirements
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
1. Demonstrated leadership in fiscal and operational management, with direct experience overseeing complex budgeting, financial planning, revenue forecasting, and expenditure tracking in a state or complex organizational environment.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of California state administrative and fiscal policies, including the State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Contracting Manual (SCM), and Department of General Services (DGS) procurement and facilities guidelines.
5. Demonstrated ability to optimize resource allocation to support strategic initiatives, ensure compliance, and meet department-wide operational goals.
7. Experience with facilities oversight, including space planning, maintenance coordination, and safety protocols in compliance with OSHA and DGS regulations.
Examination Information
The examination process will consist of an application, resume, and Statement of Qualifications evaluation. The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate the applicant's education and experience as it relates to the "Desirable Qualifications" listed above, and may also serve as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The Statement of Qualifications may be the only basis for the applicant's final score and rank on the eligible list.
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
Benefits
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.
Department Website: https://dfpi.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Janette Rivera
(916) 937-1408
careers@dfpi.ca.gov
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:Angelina Endsley
(916) 576-4938
eeo@dfpi.ca.gov
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.
Filing Instructions
Interested applicants must submit the following:
- A completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678). All sections of the STD Form 678 must be completed in detail. The Employment History section of the STD Form 678 must include dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the STD Form 678. Application packages received without a completed STD Form 678 will not be considered.
- A resume must be attached to the application package.
- A Statement of Qualifications. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how the applicant's experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be typed in Arial size 12 font and no longer than two (2) pages in length. The SOQ must clearly by titled "Statement of Qualifications" and include the applicant's name at the top of the page. Statement of Qualifications that do not meet this criterion will not be evaluated and will result in disqualification from the examination.
Include in the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) specific information and examples that demonstrate how your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the Desirable Qualifications of the position. The information and examples you provide in the SOQ may be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligible list.
- Resumes and/or cover letters do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
Applicants who do not follow the filing instructions and/or do not submit the required items will not be considered for this job.
Additional Information
We encourage applicants to submit an application package electronically through their CalCareer account at: www.calcareers.ca.gov. Faxed and/or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Applications postmarked, personally delivered or received via interoffice mail after 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date of May 15, 2025, will not be accepted for any reason.
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.
