Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a Governor appointed position and applicants are required to complete the online application using and select the job title of Executive Director.  Applicants that fail to submit an application through the California Governor's Office will not be considered for this position.  

PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH CALCAREERS DO NOT REPLACE THE APPLICATION THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.  YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION USING THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE LINK IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH.

The Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) has changed its name to  The Governors's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (GO-LUCI) effective 7/1/2024.

Under direction of the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (GO-LUCI), Chief Deputy Director, the Executive Director of State Planning and Policy Development provides oversight and strategic policy direction on GO-LUCI’s statutory roles and the Administration’s priorities in the areas of land use, climate and related. The Executive Director is responsible for the development of priorities, policies, research, and guidance both in support of the Governor’s Office, state partners and local communities, with a focus on land use and community development, climate risk and resilience, and high road economic development. The Executive Director is expected to have knowledge of land-use, infrastructure and climate policies and must have an understanding of state and local government functions and broad understanding of the practices of public administration, including management and supportive staff services such as budget, personnel, policy and planning, program management and evaluation, and related areas. This position will play a key role in supporting the Chief Deputy Director to deliver on the Governor’s vision to identify priority projects and maximize access to federal funding across all regions of the state.

This position is eligible for telework in accordance with the GO-LUCI Telework Policy.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The positions at GO-LUCI may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the GO-LUCI Telework Policy and/or future program need.

All GO-LUCI employees must reside in California upon appointment.

• GO-LUCI is located in Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol.

• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.

• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)

• Daily use of personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

• Occasional overnight travel up to 10% may be required.

• Occasional extended hours outside of normal working business hours may be required.

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:

• Knowledge of organization and functions of California State government, including the organization and practices of Control Agencies, Legislature and the Executive Branch.
• Knowledge of state and local government functions and possess a deep understanding of public administration practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others as demonstrated by strong written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiating skills, and particularly the ability to represent the Governor's Office and Planning and Research effectively with the Administration, control agencies, Legislature, key customers, stakeholders and internal staff.
• Experience in obtaining buy-in and providing leadership to a large group of multi-disciplinary team members that do not report directly to the incumbent.
• Proven track record of gaining the confidence and trust of individuals in key positions in the department’s customer base.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.
• Ability to analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals.
• Ability to gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters.
• Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches.
• Ability to effectively contribute to the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

Benefits

The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the State of California offer many benefits to their employees.  These include health, vision, and dental benefits, retirement plans (CalPERS), savings plans (401K and 457b), leave benefits, insurance (such as group legal insurance and long term insurance), and employee assistance program.  Benefits may be based on the job classification, bargaining unit, tenure, time base, and length of appointment. Click on each web link below for more information.

Benefits summary - 
Benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System - (click on “CalPERS”)

Disclosure Requirements

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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 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.

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