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STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

United States

The Personnel Department is accepting applications for a full-time permanent Staff Services Manager I (SSM I). This position will supervise various analysts, and personnel supervisors responsible for payroll, transactions, and benefits. The SSM I provides general supervision to supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff. Responsible for personnel policy, practice, and procedures throughout the facility.


Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

  • Electronic submission through CalCareers (jobs.ca.gov) is the preferred method of applying for this position.
  • The STD 678 Employment Application is required to be completed in its entirety and include, “Staff Services Manager I – Compensation Manager JC - 494003” in the Job Title(s) section of the application, duties performed, supervisor’s name and contact information.
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD 678 Employment Application which is used to confirm applicants meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.
  • Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with the STD 678 Employment Application, Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov) .
  • Attach a copy of proof of degree or transcript if using the education to meet the minimum qualification.

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You are required to pass the Staff Services Manager I examination to be eligible for this position. If you have not passed the exam, click on the Staff Services Manager I link to go directly to the examination.


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-494003
Position #(s):
480-543-4800-002
Working Title:
Compensation Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.


Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

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: 10/13/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exam and Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    Applicants must submit a Supplemental Questionnaire responding to the questions listed below. It should be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size and formatting. Responses do not need to include the question but must be numbered in the same order. Applications submitted without the Supplemental Questionnaire will not be considered.

    1. Please share how your knowledge, skills, abilities, training and/or education have prepared you to effectively perform the role of Staff Services Manager I in the Personnel Transactions Section of Human Resources.
    2. As the new Staff Services Manager I overseeing the Personnel Transactions Section, identify the methods you would use to measure and determine whether the unit is effectively meeting the agency's needs?
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.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.

Other benefits include:

  • Free Parking
  • On-site childcare
  • Electric Vehicle charging stations
  • Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
  • On-site exercise facility


Applicant Survey

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: DSH Recruitment Survey .

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Marsha Vandermey
(707) 253-5857
marsha.manliclicvandermey@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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