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Job Posting: Deputy Executive Officer, Delta Science Division

Delta Stewardship Council

JC-524460

• Deputy Executive Officer, Delta Science Division

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$12,131.00 - $16,200.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 8/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

Telework Information: Hybrid approach that includes office- and remote-centric work solutions.

All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic team of highly motivated individuals who enjoy working to benefit present and future generations of Californians? Join the Delta Stewardship Council, where we ensure a more reliable California water supply and a resilient Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta ecosystem while protecting and enhancing the region as a special place where people live, work, and recreate!

The Deputy Executive Officer (DEO)(CEA B), for the Delta Science Division at the Delta Stewardship Council, leads the Division in advancing California's water supply reliability and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's ecosystem resiliency. Reporting to the Chief Deputy Executive Officer, this executive role oversees the development and implementation of strategic science initiatives, including the Delta Science Plan, Science Action Agenda, and State of Bay Delta Science, while managing a $20-30 million budget and supervising staff, advisors, and contractors. The DEO for Science provides high level guidance on adaptive management, scientific review, and policy-neutral technical matters, represents the Council with state, federal, and local agencies, and drives collaborative efforts to deliver unbiased scientific information for decision making.

We're located in the new state of the art Natural Resources Building in downtown Sacramento. Our building features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, a free employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, call and conference rooms, adjacent childcare, and much more.

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.

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-524460

Position #(s):

530-853-7500-001

Working Title:

Deputy Executive Officer, Delta Science Division

Classification:

C. E. A.

$12,131.00 - $16,200.00 B

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The Delta Reform Act of 2009 created the Delta Stewardship Council (Council). The mission of the Council is to achieve the coequal goals of "...providing a more reliable water supply for California and protecting restoring and enhancing the Delta ecosystem... in a manner that protects and enhances the unique cultural, recreational, natural resource, and agricultural values of the Delta as an evolving place" (CA Water Code SS 85054). To do this, the Council developed the Delta Plan, which is an enforceable long-term sustainable management plan for the Delta to ensure coordinated action at the federal, state, and local levels.

The Delta Stewardship Council is committed to advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) both within our organization and through our work across the Delta region and the State of California. Our success depends on fostering creativity, collaboration, and belonging as we work toward the coequal goals of a reliable water supply for California and a healthy, resilient Delta ecosystem in a manner that preserves the values of the Delta as a place.

We ground our work in the best available science and recognize that true expertise is robust and multifaceted. Expertise are not only technical knowledge and formal education, but also lived experiences, cultural awareness, and community insights. The Council strives to attract and retain employees who bring this wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We believe that our differences make us stronger as a team and enhance our ability to serve all Californians.

Work Location:

Delta Stewardship Council

715 P Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Department Website: http://deltacouncil.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: 8/12/2026

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

Delta Stewardship Council

Human Resources Office

Attn: Hiring Analyst

715 P Street, 15-300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Delta Stewardship Council

Human Resources Office

Hiring Analyst

715 P Street, 15-300

Sacramento, CA 95814

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 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 - See instructions below uner the "Statement of Qualifications" section.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin.

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:

1. 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.

2. 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

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:

• Demonstrated executive level experience leading teams and programs, showing strong management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities and make high level strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to represent complex scientific programs in collaborative science venues and effectively communicate scientific concepts to diverse external audiences, including partner agencies, academia, and public stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capability to prepare and deliver detailed reports, briefings, and presentations on complex issues to internal leadership and external governing bodies, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and informed decision making.
• Demonstrated experience providing executive guidance for science based decision-making processes, including adaptive management, independent scientific review, and evaluation of scientific uncertainties.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and implement large scale, or complex scientific programs, including strategic planning, development of science agendas, and oversight of high impact scientific initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi source budgets and exercising fiscal stewardship of scientific programs, including contract oversight, grant administration, and prioritization of critical science investigations.
• Demonstrated dedication to advancing Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) principles by fostering inclusive practices, valuing diverse expertise, and strengthening equity in scientific programs and organizational culture.

Examination Information

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED AS PART OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS and must be submitted to be considered for this position.

Candidates who fail to submit an SOQ following the directions on this posting will be eliminated from the examination process. Please read the Statement of Qualifications section for further information.

The exam will consist of a Statement of Qualifications screening process. A departmental evaluation panel will review and score the Statements of Qualifications based on the Desirable Qualifications for the position, and the competitive nature of each candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

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

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

The Council offers a competitive pay schedule and work-life balance for all its employees. The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee's bargaining unit and conditions of employment. Some of these benefits:

• Alternative work schedules
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days
• Pension where employees contribute monthly, as does the Department
• Health insurance in retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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: http://deltacouncil.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Sara Hostetter

(916) 320-7210

Sara.Hostetter@DeltaCouncil.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:

Lori Martinez

(916) 275-6810

Lori.Martinez@DeltaCouncil.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.

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) titled "Statement of Qualifications, JC-524460", including their full name. The SOQ should be no more than four pages in length, using Arial 11-point font, and must be clearly written and well-organized. Each response within the SOQ should be numbered to correspond with the specific question being addressed.

The SOQ serves as the examination for this position. Ensure your responses are detailed and include 2-3 relevant examples, indicate your total years of experience, and identify the position you held when performing each example for every question below.

1.Describe your experience developing or leading a multi-year strategic science plan for a statewide or multi-agency program. Identify the governance structure, stakeholder engagement methods, and how your leadership advanced long-term scientific priorities.

2. Provide examples of how you managed a large, multi source scientific budget (e.g., state, federal, grant-based, interagency agreements). Describe your approach to developing funding strategies that anticipate changing budget cycles, leverage diverse portfolios, and sustain long term scientific programs.

3. Describe your experience leading or coordinating large scale scientific or environmental initiatives across multiple agencies or jurisdictions. How did you maintain alignment, resolve scientific disagreements, and ensure decisions were grounded in best available science?

4. Explain how you have managed multidisciplinary teams of scientists, analysts, contractors, or advisors. Describe your leadership approach, how you foster high performance, and how you navigate organizational barriers to achieve scientific outcomes.

5. Provide examples of how you distilled complex scientific findings into clear policy guidance or decision support materials for executive leadership or a governing body. Describe how your work influenced program direction or policy outcomes.

Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ. You must follow all SOQ instructions exactly as listed in the job posting for your application package to be considered.

Use the SOQ to show how your education, training, and experience align with the ideal candidate profile and job duties. Clearly explain how your background meets the positions requirements and present your information in a clear, well organized manner.

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.