STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in Sacramento. Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy. At HCD, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. If you're interested in promoting safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians, HCD is the place for you. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working along passionate professionals. Under the direction of the Workforce Development Section Chief, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist), Workforce Development Specialist is responsible for working with senior leaders on the development and oversight of enterprise-wide workforce development, succession planning, and engagement initiatives. The incumbent serves as a nonsupervisory staff specialist charged with program and policy development as well as strategic implementation of workforce development, succession planning, and engagement initiatives. Develops strategies to build an employee-centric culture that ensures treatment of employees that is fair, respectful, and consistent with HCD's core business values, elevates employee morale, and fosters a culture of appreciation. This position will lead teams and workgroups of program volunteers to assist in communicating and championing the HCD's mission, vision and values. Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions. Under California Government Code Section 14200, this position is eligible for hybrid telework and may be eligible for full-time remote work in some circumstances and/or time-periods, at the sole discretion of the Department. Telework-eligible applicants must reside in California. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location. This is subject to change if HCD's criteria is met. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.
Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to HCD employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).
HCD conducts pre-employment background checks on all new to HCD or returning to HCD candidates. This position requires a background check to be conducted in California and cleared prior to being hired.
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
Strategic problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting
Experience developing and implementing employee engagement and recognition strategies and initiatives
Experience coaching, mentoring, supervising subordinates or leading team members
Project management experience
Program development experience
Workforce Development and Succession planning experience

Responsibilities

responsible for working with senior leaders on the development and oversight of enterprise-wide workforce development, succession planning, and engagement initiatives
serves as a nonsupervisory staff specialist charged with program and policy development as well as strategic implementation of workforce development, succession planning, and engagement initiatives
Develops strategies to build an employee-centric culture that ensures treatment of employees that is fair, respectful, and consistent with HCD's core business values, elevates employee morale, and fosters a culture of appreciation
lead teams and workgroups of program volunteers to assist in communicating and championing the HCD's mission, vision and values