Job Description

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:

Duties and Responsibilities:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Use independent professional judgment 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 .

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.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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:

1. Completed current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD. Form 678 (when not applied 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; solely referring to the resume for information (i.e., “See Resume”) is not acceptable. The Job Control number and examination title (JC – 532050 Deputy Controller of Environmental Policy CEA Level B) must be indicated on applications submitted by mail or dropped off in person.

1. Resume is required and must be included. A Resume does not take the place of the completed STD. 678 application.

1. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required and instructions for the SOQ can be found under the Examination Information” section located in this bulletin.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

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

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Kelli Simpkin

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Kelli Simpkin

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento , CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required and instructions for the SOQ can be found under the Examination Information” section located in this bulletin.

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.

Benefits

The SCO offers a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family

• 401K and 457(b) retirement

• Flexible Schedules

• Hybrid telework

• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

• Tax-advantage savings and spending accounts

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Investment in your training and development

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Kelli Simpkin
(916) 322-2791
ksimpkin@sco.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:
SCO EEO Coordinator
(916) 324-2223

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours

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