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Department of Finance

STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

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Please note: This recruitment will fill two Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) positions within the Human Resources Office – one serving as the HR Programs Manager and one serving as the HR Operations Manager. Applicants may be considered for one or both positions based on their experience and area of expertise.

HR Programs Manager

Under the general direction of the Chief, Administrative Services (CEA Level B), the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) serves as the Human Resources Programs Manager – Classification, Pay. Exams, and Performance Management (HR Programs Manager) and provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the Classification and Pay (C&P) Team in the Human Resources Office (HRO) for the Department of Finance (DOF). The incumbent is responsible for managing, planning, and directing the department’s classification and pay, examination, hiring, selection activities, performance management, and employee relations functions. The C&P Team supports departmental programs by ensuring compliance with State Personnel Board (SPB) and California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

HR Operations Manager

Under the general direction of the Chief, Administrative Services (CEA Level B), the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) serves as the Human Resources Operations Manager – Transactions and Employee Services (HR Operations Manager) and is responsible for the activities of the Transactions Unit functions in the Human Resources Office for the Department of Finance (DOF). The incumbent plans, organizes, and directs a team of professional and support staff responsible for administering the Department’s payroll, benefits, leave accounting, onboarding, position control, workers’ compensation, reasonable accommodation, employee assistance, Disability Leave and Family Medical Leave Act/California Family Rights Act and special project functions and human resources-related training activities.

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 II (SUPERVISORY)

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-497999

Position #(s):

300-145-4801-XXX

Working Title:

HR Programs Manager and HR Operations Manager

Classification:

STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

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

Department Information

Are you looking for a position in a fast-paced, prestigious organization with great potential for personal development and career advancement? Would you find working with the top management in State Government and with the State Legislature exciting and rewarding? If so, the Department of Finance offers a broad range of professional career paths in such areas as budgeting, accounting and auditing, information technology, economic and population research, and general administration. Look no further, apply today!

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Finance operates under a hybrid telework model, which requires employees to work in the office (report to headquarters) for a minimum of two days during the workweek. The hybrid policy is subject to change, and additional in-office days may be required at management's discretion.

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: 11/14/2025

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 Finance

DOF Human Resources Office

Attn: Erika Gonzalez

915 L Street, Suite 1235

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Finance

DOF Human Resources Office

Erika Gonzalez

915 L Street, Suite 1235

Sacramento, CA 95814

Human Resources Office is closed from 12:00pm-1:00pm (PST) daily.

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 -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – The SOQ is a narrative discussion and serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must include a response to each item and should be typed in 12-point font and be no more than two typewritten pages. Please provide examples in response to the following statements: Pease see below for the following statements under "Statement of Qualification."

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:

Extensive effective leadership experience.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in State human resources operations.
Ability to coach and mentor staff and provide a positive working environment.
Strong commitment to customer service and teamwork.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships and partnerships.
Demonstrated creativity and business process reengineering experience.
Ability to analyze complex issues effectively and efficiently and arrive at effective and innovative solutions.
Experience and ability to interpret laws, rules and policies.
Ability to prioritize and meet aggressive deadlines.
Good judgement, tact, and professionalism.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to represent Finance effectively internally, with other government entities, and with the public.

Benefits

For general information related to benefits with the State of California, please click here: California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary

Finance employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:

Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
Employer paid Life Insurance
Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding

For more details about employee benefits, visit the Department of Finance’s website here.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.dof.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Erika Gonzalez
(916) 323-4071
Erika.Gonzalez@dof.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:
Kelly Teeple
(916) 445-3368
Kelly.Teeple@dof.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.

Statement of Qualifications

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – The SOQ is a narrative discussion and serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must include a response to each item and should be typed in 12-point font and be no more than two typewritten pages. Please provide examples in response to the following statements:

1. Indicate which position(s) you are interested in (HR Programs Manager/HR Operations Manager) and why.

2. Please answer based on which position(s) you are applying for:

HR Programs Manager - Describe your experience leading or managing complex HR programs, including staff supervision, and describe your experience overseeing or performing classification, pay, examinations, recruitment programs and disciplinary actions.

HR Operations Manager - Describe your experience leading or managing complex HR programs, including staff supervision, and describe your experience overseeing or performing transactions-related functions such as payroll, benefits, leave, or disability coordination.

3. Provide an example of a significant HR project or policy you led that required interpretation of CalHR, SPB, SCO, or CalPERS laws, rules, or policies.

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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