Job Description and Duties This is a re-post. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file and will be considered.
Are you interested in Human Resources Management? Do you have experience in Human Resources? Our ideal candidate is:
Motivated and has extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations regarding the state hiring process. Detail-oriented and a dedicated leader with excellent supervisory skills. Passionate about management and supportive staff services such as personnel, management analysis, planning, program evaluation, or related areas. Utilizes analytical techniques to resolve complex problems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experienced with reviewing and editing written reports. Thrives on managing and maintaining project priorities and deadlines. If you possess these skills, we have the ideal position for you!
As a Classification and Selection (C&S) Manager, you will provide a team of analysts with consultative and technical support through various phases of the hiring process to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. You will help to achieve and advance the Department's objectives and goals by ensuring the efficiency and fairness of the merit-based hiring process. You will accomplish this by conducting research, interpreting various laws, providing recommendations, and developing tools necessary for implementing new strategies and procedures that will enhance current processes. Your responsibilities will include training, evaluating, and providing feedback to staff as needed. You will lead a team that serves as the main point of contact to division managers, supervisors, and personnel liaisons in the hiring process.
Some topic areas you can expect to engage with are: allocation, duty statements, personnel actions, minimum qualifications, salary determinations, transfer determinations, hiring-above-minimum packages, alternate range criteria, leaves of absences, out-of-class claims, reinstatement rights and salary setting for CEA and Exempt employees. Telework Information: We offer a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions with staff working on-site at our Headquarters in Sacramento 2 days per week.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3
To be considered for this Staff Services Manager I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions This job is located at:
2180 Harvard Street,
Sacramento, CA 95815 The position works in an office setting with natural and artificial lighting and in close proximity to others. The position is required to work extensively on computers, as necessary, to draft letters, other documents, research, email communication, and other purposes. The incumbent may telework. Some travel may be required.
Special Requirements The SOQ must be a minimum of one (1) page and shall not exceed two (2) pages. The SOQ must be single spaced, with 12-pt Arial font and have one-inch margins. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or submitted with an SOQ that does not follow directions will not be considered.
The SOQ must answer the following questions and each answer must be numbered in the response respectively:
Describe how your knowledge, education, training, experience, and qualifications related to Classification and Selection activities make you the most qualified candidate for this position. Describe your experience building and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 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: Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including management and supportive staff services such as budget, personnel, management analysis, planning, program evaluation, or related areas; principles and practices of employee supervision, development, and training; program management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; the administration and department's goals and policies; governmental functions and organization at the State and local level; department's Affirmative Action Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Affirmative Action Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
Ability to: Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; manage a complex Staff Services program; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; and effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. DIR employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part- time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. Some added benefits DIR offers include:
• Telework
• Alternate Work Schedules
• Near by restaurants
• Free parking
Additional Information Additional Information (Section Title)
Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification
If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.
Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at .
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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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. Supplemental Application - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
