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United States Department of Justice

STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

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If you would like to join a collaborative, high-performing team in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Office of Human Resources (OHR), please consider applying! In OHR, we focus on innovation, the customer experience, efficiency, and encourage professional and personal growth. Come join our team!

The Staff Services Manager (SSM) I (Supervisor) oversees a team of hiring consultants, personnel liaisons, and certification support staff, who partner with program on their hiring needs while ensuring lawful hiring practices. In addition, the SSM I (Supervisor) serves as a highly-skilled, independent project lead who researches and develops new and streamlined processes and procedures. This position regularly collaborates with their peer SSM I (Supervisor), departmental customers, and other OHR units to ensure consistent application of processes, effectuate departmental policy changes, provide regular training to personnel liaisons, and improve hiring services.

Working Conditions
This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

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-497138

Position #(s):

420-057-4800-011

Working Title:

Human Resources 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:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Operations; Office of Human Resources, Hiring, Certification, and Liaison Services.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://www.oag.ca.gov.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check will be required.
Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-497138) and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

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: 11/20/2025

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 Justice

OHR- Christina Cortez

Attn: Christina Cortez (JC-497138)

Office of Human Resources

1300 I Street, Suite 720

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice

OHR- Christina Cortez

Christina Cortez (JC-497138)

Office of Human Resources

1300 I Street, Suite 720

Sacramento, CA 95814

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.
Other -
Writing Assignment: This position oversees a team directly involved with all facets of hiring, such as creating justification packages, writing duty statements, developing organizational charts, and facilitating job announcements. In two pages or less, describe a hiring-related project or experience in your career where you demonstrated exceptional subject matter expertise and leadership. What was your role and what was the outcome?

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.

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:

Ability to maintain professional working relationships with customers, colleagues, and all levels of management
Exercise initiative, flexibility, and adaptability, especially with respect to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Creative and resourceful problem solver
Ability to organize and establish workload priorities and work under pressure
Dependable and punctual with an excellent attendance record
Honest and credible
Knowledge of and experience with State of California, ECOS, CalHR, and SPB laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to reason logically, creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems, and develop and evaluate alternatives
Develop and effectively utilize all available resources
Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks using exceptional attention to detail
Ability to effectively collaborate with peers and provide excellent customer service
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Christina Cortez
(916) 210-7244
Christina.Cortez@doj.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Christina Cortez
(916) 210-7244
Christina.Cortez@doj.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.

Additional Job Related Information

The Department of Justice, Human Resources Office is located in the heart of vibrant downtown Sacramento, within easy walking distance of many restaurants and Caesar Chavez Park. For those employees who take public transit, we offer the convenience of a nearby light rail station. For those employees who commute, employee-paid parking is available close to the building.

Additional Application Filing Information: Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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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