Deputy Division Chief, Northern Division (CEA Level A)

THE DEPUTY DIVISION CHIEF (CEA) IS A PEACE OFFICER POSITION

This position is anticiapted to be temporary for a limited duration. The long-term organizational plan is to maintain one DDC in each Divison.

DEPARTMENT STATEMENT:

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement. ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees are welcome and can thrive. Employees at ABC are required to provide exceptional customer service, maintain regular attendance, act with integrity, and be professional and responsive.

SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Division Chief, assists in planning, directing, and coordinating the work of all Supervising Agents-in-Charge, Supervising Agents, and other management staff within the Division field offices and/or specialized units. As part of the executive level management team, participates in policy decisions and administrative functions. Acts as back-up to the Division Chief in their absence. Assist the Licensing Program when historical expertise is needed. This position is designated as a peace officer.

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 Job Code #:
JC-526732

Position #(s):
024-235-7500-003

Working Title:
Deputy Division Chief, Northern Division (CEA Level A)

Classification:
C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $21,370.00 The salary range for this position is $14,366-$15,838
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:
In Office

Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility:
Northern Division

Department Information The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) administers the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act which governs over 93,000 licensed businesses throughout the State. ABC is responsible for the licensing and regulation of persons and businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, and sell alcoholic beverages in California. ABC supports its mission through three major organizational elements: administration, licensing, and law enforcement.

This position is located at:
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Northern Division
3927 Lennane Drive, Ste. 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

Department Website:

Special Requirements APPLICANTS MUST BE A CURRENT PEACE OFFICER AND POSSESS A BASIC POST CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO APPLY

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: 8/11/2026
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:

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
N/A
Attn: Ginger Valdez
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento , CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
N/A
Ginger Valdez
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento , CA 95834

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Is a narrative discussion that describes a candidate's experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate tothe desirable qualifications. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ will be eliminated from the examination.

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.

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 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:

• Management and leadership experience that demonstrates your ability to plan, direct, and oversee an enforcement program.
• Strong leadership experience demonstrating knowledge of change management principles, strategies and techniques.
• Ability to create a clear vision, develop new insights, and question conventional approaches, encourage new ideas and innovations, thus influencing others to translate vision into action.
• Management and leadership experience that demonstrates your ability to collaborate with others to align objectives and meet an organization's strategic goals.
• Knowledge and experience with policy development and implementation with a focus in the area of enforcement.
• Experience with overseeing and managing politically sensitive, high profile and/or mission critical issues within an organization.
• Experience in developing and implementing organizational improvements and innovations.
• Experience in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce within a government organization.
• Ability to gain the confidence and support of executive leadership and provide effective advice on a wide range of administrative and operational matters and policies.
• Ability to analyze and develop complex project plans ensuring the project was completed on time and within available resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Examination Information

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 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:
Human Resources Contact:
Ginger Valdez
(916) 419-2557
Ginger.Valdez@abc.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:
Angela Shaffer
(916) 964-6543
Angela.Shaffer@abc.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

Applications must include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) which describes how your work experience and education qualify you for this position. Your response must be no longer than three pages, single-spaced, and not less than 11-point font . Your response must be individually numbered and address each of the questions listed in the section below . Candidates should include their years of experience performing each task . Failure to follow these instructions may result in elimination from the exam.
Describe your leadership and management team experience which demonstrates your ability to create a clear vision, set goals and expectations, and encourage leadership, teamwork, and initiative at all levels. Describe your experience with policy development and implementation. Please include specifics regarding any efforts you initiated, led, or contributed to, that were focused on improving the program or organization's ability to effectively accomplish its mission. Provide examples of your ability to think strategically including identifying areas of improvement and implementing effective solutions. Describe your experience with overseeing and managing politically sensitive, high profile and/or mission critical issues in the area of enforcement. Describe your experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with departmental leadership, stakeholders, allied agencies, citizen groups, the general public and the alcoholic beverage industry.

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.