CEA B, Chief, Human Resources Branch - Telework Hybrid (C. E. A.)
Department of Motor Vehicles · Sacramento County
Salary: $12,131 – $14,453 per month
Closes: 2026-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
This job posting is for a Career Executive Assignment (CEA) examination. The CEA examination uses an alternative examination and selection process for filling specified positions.
This examination requires applicants to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) which must include responses and specific examples related to the Desirable Qualifications listed. Please carefully read the Desirable Qualifications and Statement of Qualifications Instructions sections for more details.
This position is located in Sacramento with part-time telework available. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Administrative Services Division (ASD), the Chief, Human Resources Branch (HRB) has full responsibility for policy and human resources support for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
This position may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch and/or Department of Finance approval.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.
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:Please Note: Your Statement of Qualifications must include responses and specific examples for each of the Desirable Qualifications listed below.
1. Describe your experience in overseeing human resources and labor relations policies and programs, including classification and pay, recruitment, performance management, labor relations, employee discipline, payroll and benefits, and workers' compensation. Highlight the programs for which you had direct responsibility and the size and complexity of the organization(s) you supported.
2. Describe your experience in managing human resources operations in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, staffing shortages, sensitive employee matters, and tight deadlines. What specific strategies did you use to ensure timely service delivery and achieve organizational objectives?
3. Describe a situation where you advised executive leadership on a sensitive, complex, or high-risk workforce matter. Include your analysis, recommendations, key stakeholders involved, and the outcome.
4. Describe a significant organizational improvement, modernization effort, or strategic initiative that you led. Explain the challenge, your approach, how you gained stakeholder support, and the measurable results achieved.
5. Describe your experience in leading and developing a multi-disciplinary staff. Include your approach to staff development, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, and building a high-performing management team.
6. Describe your experience in building and maintaining effective working relationships with executive leadership, legal counsel, labor organizations, departmental management, and state control agencies, including the California Department of Human Resources, the State Personnel Board, and the State Controller's Office. Include an example that demonstrates your ability to achieve a successful outcome through collaboration.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $159,504. That matches the $159,504 median among 35 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
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Department of Motor Vehicles currently has 46 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 16 days, on November 20, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on November 4, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.