Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Staff Services Manager Ill (SSM Ill), the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) position is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work of the Estimates Unit staff to prepare the local assistance regional center caseloads and cost estimates for inclusion in the state's budget process. The unit is also responsible for preparing estimates of the fiscal and caseload impacts of proposed state and federal legislation, proposed regulations and program policy changes, and Public Records Act and other inquiries.  

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is eligible for Recruitment and Retention pay differential 412.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. Incumbent must live and work in California.  All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Requires working under fast paced conditions and irregular hours during peak workload periods or high-priority assignments.  This position requires the incumbent to maintain excellent, consistent and regular attendance.  Complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and adhere to State and departmental policies and procedures.  This position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time.  Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

1.) Please describe in detail how your professional or personal experience, education, and training makes you the ideal candidate for this position.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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:

Knowledge of: Understanding or willingness to learn the Department’s organizations, technology, and processes.  State budget and accounting structures and processes. Regional center service code structures and processes.  Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) funding mechanism and processes.  Experience and advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, Zoom, and SharePoint among others.  Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, apply a range of analytical and research tools, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and make sound recommendations.   Advanced Excel and data analytics skills.  

Ability to: Exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and make timely decisions while maintaining positive and trusting working relationships.  Plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities under stressful conditions and irregular hours, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.  Excellent communication and presentation skills to present information and maintain a strong engagement to all levels of our community, including management and colleagues.  Maintain excellent, consistent and regular attendance.  Effective team management and the ability to present complex fiscal information in an easy-to-understand format.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at:  .

If you have not taken the Staff Services Manager I exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click  here to gain list eligibility.

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 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 is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

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