Application and Imaging Support Section Supervisor I

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Do our Mission and Values speak to you?

Mission: Maintain accurate criminal history and biometric data and provide it to individuals and organizations to support criminal justice, regulatory and public policy responsibilities.

Values: H ave Honest Communication; E mbrace Teamwork; A ctivate Change; R espect Beliefs of Others; T ake Responsibility.

Join the Bureau of Criminal Information & Analysis (BCIA) within the California Department of Justice and help us build an agile and unified organization that inspires its workforce and is a transformative leader in the criminal justice ecosystem. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply.

The Supervisor (SUP) I is the section manager overseeing analytical staff responsible for the administration of several critical law enforcement systems in support of the criminal record repository, notably the Automated Archive System (AAS), Justice Electronic Document Imaging (JEDI) system, Folder ControlSystem (FCS), and Card Scan. The SUP I is the lead for the program coordinating with internal/external law enforcement stakeholders, DOJ technical support, and vendors to develop enhancements and workflow solutions to the systems. They will also develop and provide training and auditing to stakeholders as well as procedure development for all section workflows. Develops research for legislative priorities, conducts statistical analysis of program and staff performance metrics. The SUP I also oversees the Pre-Scan Unit operations, responsible for the day-to-day imaging and data entry of manual fingerprint card submissions, converting them to live scan transactions.

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

Working Conditions

This position is designated for telework under Government Code section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California and may require reporting to headquarters or field offices and facilities to fulfill operational needs. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Justice policies.

This position is eligible for telework and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR I

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Enforce and apply all of our laws fairly and impartially.
• Ensure justice, safety and liberty for everyone.
• Encourage economic prosperity, equal opportunity and tolerance.
• Safeguard California's human, natural and financial resources for this and future generations.

• 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 -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education and experience meets the evaluation criteria and qualifies them for the position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below to complete the requirements.
  
• Other - List of Professional References

• Ability to offer succinct, value-added recommendations, exercise sound judgment, and make effective decisions.
• Strong knowledge of the criminal justice process and experience with criminal history information.
• A bility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management.
• Experience leading projects to implement business needs.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, effectively manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines within challenging and strict time constraints.
• Ability to apply excellent time management skills used for efficient completion of projects; prioritize competing assignments; and meet deadlines.
• Skill in delegating and tracking workload deliverables, and in giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Leadership ability, including recognizing, supporting and encouraging opportunities for collaboration and problem solving.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive issues, work cooperatively as a team, and maintain professional relationships with department staff.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts.

• Must include applicant's full name (First and Last).
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document and questions must be answered in numerical order.
• Arial 12 point font, no more than 2 pages.
• In your answer, please include the job(s) in which you performed these duties and length of time spent in each job, including start and end dates (month and year) and level of responsibility.

• Describe a time when you planned, developed, and coordinated program activities or projects from design through evaluation. How did you ensure effective implementation, communicate complex technical concepts clearly, and evaluate the work of others to accomplish these tasks successfully?
• Describe how you manage competing priorities and emergent issues, including the tools or methods you use to ensure timely, policy-compliant work. Provide examples of training or job aids you developed to improve staff proficiency and explain how you incorporated feedback to support a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Describe a situation where you led, mentored, coached, trained, onboarded, or developed employees or coworkers. Explain how you established expectations, promoted accountability, addressed performance concerns or development opportunities, and supported employee success. What was the outcome?
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  Equal Opportunity Employer
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