STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

State of California • Sacramento, CA

43d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is headquartered in a state of the art high-rise building located in downtown Sacramento. This position is designated as remote-centered and currently works 2 days per week in the office, and as needed for critical work assignments, training, and team building activities. We are looking for an independent and innovative leader to serve as the Benefits and Disability Unit Manager. The BDU Manager provides strategic leadership, oversight, and management of BDU. The incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and monitors the work of staff responsible for the administration of benefits, disability, and workers' compensation programs for all CDFW employees. The BDU Manager ensures that all personnel transactions, benefits, and disability programs are administered in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), California Department of Human Resources and California Public Employees' Retirement System policies, and State Controller's Office procedures. Additionally, the BDU Manager handles the most sensitive and complex projects or issues. Link to Staff Services Manager I Exam: CalCareers This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• To be considered for this position, candidates must submit a completed Employment Application (STD. 678). This includes but is not limited to: dates of employment, supervisor name, reason for leaving, and duties performed. Resumes do not take the place of a completed STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678s may result in the candidate being disqualified from this recruitment.
• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.
• A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this recruitment. Your SOQ response must be no longer than two pages in 12 pt Arial font. Failure to submit an SOQ in the proper format, or submitting an SOQ that does not directly answer the questions listed below, will result in the application being rejected and the applicant will no longer be considered for this recruitment. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of an SOQ.
• 1. Describe your knowledge and experience with administering State benefit programs.
• 2. Describe your knowledge and experience with processing disability and workers' compensation pay and benefits.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of control agency policies and procedures, MOUs, and civil service rules, laws, and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff both within CDFW and with external customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and with others, guide and train staff, set priorities, and meet deadlines with challenging time constraints.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple high-level projects.
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service to all CDFW employees and internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership, oversight, and management of BDU.
• Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors the work of staff responsible for the administration of benefits, disability, and workers' compensation programs for all CDFW employees.
• Ensures that all personnel transactions, benefits, and disability programs are administered in compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), California Department of Human Resources and California Public Employees' Retirement System policies, and State Controller's Office procedures.
• Handles the most sensitive and complex projects or issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees