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The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is seeking an Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources (CEA A). This position is located in Sacramento.
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner of Administration, the Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources (CEA A), is a senior executive leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and guide DFPI's human resources strategy during a period of continued growth, change, and innovation. Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, this position provides strategic oversight of human resources policy, compliance, and risk management while leading organizational change initiatives that support DFPI's mission, values, and long-term goals.
This role is ideal for an executive HR leader who thrives in a complex, highly regulated public-sector environment and is motivated by meaningful work with statewide impact.
Consider a rewarding career as a CEA with the DFPI to help us build and promote outstanding leadership and a highly engaged, collaborative workforce.
*This position is pending Department of Finance approval.*
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range included in the job advertisement does not reflect the reduction in pay. Employees will receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 per month.
The incumbent must be willing to exercise flexibility and agility as well as be willing to telework (remote work) from home as needed. Telework is subject to DFPI's Telework Program Policy.
Sacramento Location: The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking available for a fee.
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-517068
Position #(s):
410-111-7500-XXX
Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources
Classification:
C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is a forward-thinking regulatory agency dedicated to protecting consumers, promoting financial transparency, and supporting innovation in California's financial services sector. DFPI's work directly impacts millions of Californians and plays a vital role in maintaining confidence in the state's financial systems. DFPI provides protection to consumers and services to businesses engaged in financial transactions. The Department regulates a variety of financial services, products and professionals. The Department oversees the operations of state licensed financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and travelers checks, and premium finance companies.
Additionally, the Department licenses and regulates a variety of financial businesses, including securities brokers and dealers, investment advisers, deferred deposit (commonly known as payday loans) and certain fiduciaries and lenders. The Department regulates the offer and sale of securities, franchises and off-exchange commodities. For the complete list, visit the Department's Licensees page.
Department Website: https://dfpi.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: 6/19/2026
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 Financial Protection and Innovation
N/A
Attn: Alex Read
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento , CA 95811
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
N/A
Alex Read
Human Resources Office
651 Bannon St Suite 300
Sacramento , CA 95811
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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included with your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the examination information listed below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. Please refer to the "Examination Information" section below for specific requirements. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications at: https://workforcalifornia.ca.gov/jobSeekers.

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:

Demonstrated ability to lead HR functions through organizational change, restructuring, or transformation in a complex public-sector environment using demonstrated knowledge and application of state civil services laws, regulations, and applicable federal and state policies.

Demonstrated experience developing, influencing, and implementing department-wide human resources policies that improve organizational effectiveness, risk management, and compliance with statewide mandates.

Proven executive judgement in balancing legal compliance, organizational risk, employee relations, and operational realities using leadership-level experience and knowledge in multiple human resources program areas, including recruitment and hiring, classification and pay, labor relations, performance management, employee relations, workforce planning, training and development, and reasonable accommodation.

Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on high-impact personnel decisions and providing strategic leadership to managers and supervisors, including establishing priorities, setting performance expectations, and ensuring the effective implementation of HR programs and initiatives.

Established experience interacting with state control agencies (e.g., California Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board, State Controller's Office, Department of Finance, etc.).

Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with executives, internal leadership, and staff at all levels.

Examination Information
This examination will consist of a review by an Executive Screening Committee of each candidate's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and application package. The SOQ is a narrative document that addresses specific Desirable Qualification statements, which are aligned with the requirements for the position. The SOQ must demonstrate the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills relevant to each Desirable Qualification. The SOQ serves as the examination for this position and will be the only basis for determining the candidate's final score and rank on the eligible list. Candidates will be competitively ranked based on their qualifications, using predetermined evaluation criteria aligned with the Desirable Qualifications for the position.
SOQ Format and Content Requirements:

• Length: No more than four (4) pages
• Font: Typed in 12-point Arial font
• Title/Header: The document must be titled at the top of the first page as follows: "Statement of Qualifications-[Your Full Name]"
• Structure:
  • Restate each Desirable Qualification (DQ) statement in the same order and exactly as written in the job posting. Do NOT summarize, shorten, or paraphrase the DQ statement.
  • Number each response accordingly.
  • After numbering and restating the DQ statement, write your narrative response directly underneath it.
  • Provide specific examples of your relevant experience for each DQ statement.
  • Your response must include the overall length of experience related to each DQ statement (e.g., "Over five years of experience in......").

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 ...