Director Climate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Under the direction of the Executive Directors of the Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority (CPCFA) and the California Urban Waterfront Area Restoration Financing Authority (CUWARFA), as well as the broad direction of the State Treasurer as Chair of these two financing authorities, the Deputy Executive Director provides policy, program, administrative and technical direction for all programs. Also acts as the Executive Director of the financing authorities during those periods of time when the Executive Director positions are vacant.
The incumbent supervises and oversees a professional management team including Staff Services Managers and Associate Governmental Program Analysts, responsible for carrying out all day-to-day operations of the financing authorities.
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-528879
Position #(s):
345-002-7500-001
Working Title:
Deputy Executive Director, CPCFA
Classification:
C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $12,161.00 A
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 Since its creation in 1972, the Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority (CPCFA) has been dedicated to helping businesses access capital for projects that support state and federal environmental and economic objectives. Initially focused on pollution control, CPCFA has evolved to include a broad range of programs that foster sustainable development, support small businesses, and revitalize communities. Founded as a conduit for raising capital for pollution control through tax-exempt bonds, CPCFA has since broadened its scope. In 1986, following the Tax Reform Act, CPCFA expanded its focus to include projects addressing climate change and other sustainability challenges.
Please click here to find more information about the Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority (CPCFA).
Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Electronic applications are highly encouraged. If submitting a hard copy, please include JC-528879/ Position #345-002-7500-001 in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section of the application. Hard copy applications received without the required information may not be considered.
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: 8/31/2026
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:
Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority
Administration Division
Attn: Applications Unit
State Treasurer's Office
915 Capitol Mall, 532
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Capital Programs and Climate Financing Authority
Administration Division
Applications Unit
State Treasurer's Office
915 Capitol Mall, 532
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should provide a detailed and concise response to each Desirable Qualification listed below in the "Desirable Qualifications" section. For each item, explain how your education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies demonstrate that you meet or possess the qualifications. Responses should be detailed and provide specific examples that demonstrate the nature and scope of your experience, including your level of responsibility and involvement in the work described. The SOQ items must be numbered and addressed in the same order as listed below. Do not consolidate o r combine responses to multiple Desirable Qualifications into a single response.

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:

Demonstrate knowledge in all aspects of revenue bond financing, including a working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of issuers, bond counsel, underwriters, trustee banks, financing advisors, feasibility consultants, participating borrowers and other major parties, and be able to direct the marketing of the functions and financing programs available through the Authorities.

Have detailed knowledge of the municipal securities market, including public and private sales, competitive and negotiated transactions, underwriter spreads and components of bond costs of issuance, and all other factors related to bond sales to effectively participate in the pricing and sale of bonds issued through the Authorities.

Understand audited and interim financial statements relating to economic expansion and environmental improvement financing and be able to suggest and discuss operational changes which may be necessary to meet financial covenants in the loan agreements of participating institutions.

Understand and evaluate Feasibility Studies prepared for pollution and industrial development and other financing programs expansion, renovation, acquisition and refinancing projects.

Understand business and project financing concepts utilized by commercial banks and other credit enhancers.

Recognize and be knowledgeable in Federal and State regulations on tax-exempt bond financing and new or proposed legislation regarding changes to issuing and reporting requirements on municipal debt, such as recent requirements for on-going disclosure of material events by a borrower to the municipal marketplace

Be knowledgeable in the State legislative process and have the ability to meet with legislators and their staff on issues critical to the economic expansion and environment improvement bonds and their operations, testify before committee hearings and prepare written correspondence on bill analyses, inquiries, and other issues.

The ability to represent the Executive Director, the Board Members, and the State Treasurer in a credible manner before the Legislature, the general public, media and local elected and appointed officials.

The ability to execute the complex duties of the position in a highly sensitive, critical, continuously evolving, and often ambiguous environment.

The ability to gain the confidence and support of high-level public and private agency officials and representatives and advise them on a variety of matters pertaining to CPCFA and CUWARFA.

The ability to recognize political implications of actions by the Authorities and staff, work well with other individuals under tight deadlines, and oversee the management of the Authorities' staff.

Examination Information
This examination consists of an evaluation of your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), weighted 100%. A departmental evaluation panel will review and score the SOQ and your performance in the examination will be assessed based on the quality and thoroughness of your SOQ, specifically how it aligns with the Desirable Qualifications and how your education, training, experience, and skills qualify you for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
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 contacte