STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Albany

Located in Albany, the Orientation Center for the Blind (OCB) is a Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) owned and operated residential immersion training facility that helps individuals with visual impairments adjust to blindness and prepare for competitive integrated employment. The center is close to public transportation and offers free parking on site.

Under direction of the OCB Administrator, Staff Services Manager III (SSM III), the OCB Assistant Administrator Programs/Services, Staff Services Manager II (SSMII), is responsible for providing leadership and administrative support, supporting staff development and personnel actions; completing complex analytic functions to develop and recommend policies and practices governing the OCB administrative and program/services; managing and supervising staff in the areas of instructional, counseling and health care services; addressing participant concerns in support of adjustment to blindness, the development of socially acceptable attitudes and interests, and the preparation of participants to achieve independence and gainful employment. In the absence of the Administrator, serves as the OCB Administrator.

Telework: Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. 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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC 499832 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Statement of Qualifications ( SOQ's) :

Please be sure to address each of the three questions specified below. The statement should be no more than two (2) pages in length single-sided, single-spaced, in 12-point Arial font, with no less than 1-inch margins.

1. Please describe the experience you have that makes you the ideal candidate for this role, referencing specific tasks outlined in the duty statement.

2. What steps would you take to build strong relationships with staff as well as OCB and DOR management?

3. Please describe your experience in identifying or inspiring innovative approaches.

Required Application Documents
Applicants who do not submit the required items timely will not be considered for this job.

• A fully complete electronic State Employment Application, STD. 678, through your CalCareer Applicant Account at All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the Classification Specifications should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

• Statement of qualifications

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: 12/1/2025

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.

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 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 Rehabilitation

N/A

Attn: Personnel PAS 250492

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Rehabilitation

N/A

Personnel PAS 250492

721 Capitol Mall

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special Requirements for instructions.

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

upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
• Disability Insurance Programs

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General State Employment Benefits and Protections

to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Eric Mazariegos
(510) 559-1214
[email protected]

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 Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
[email protected]

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.