Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) - Hybrid Telework

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Assistant Budget Officer (Staff Services Manager II), the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) (SSM I) is a non-supervisory staff specialist in Budgets & Financial Forecasting (BFF) functioning as a budgeting subject matter expert and project leader for development, documentation, and stakeholder review coordination of budget policies, processes, and procedures. The SSM I require a high degree of technical knowledge and is responsible for efficiency studies and recommendations for improvements. Additionally, the incumbent develops in-depth written reports, narratives, and presentations to advance the mission of the Department of State Hospitals.

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Working Conditions

• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

• The State’s Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State’s mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $325 per month in 2025.

• DSH-Sacramento is located at a 11 floor high rise building.

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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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:

• Project management formal training and experience.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, be persistent, and solve problems as they arise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication ability including public speaking or presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating and developing strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience in successfully conducting research independently or in partnership with other organizations.
• Ability to collect, manage, and analyze data before making recommendations to key stakeholders and leadership.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think strategically while remaining focused on goals and objectives.
• Strong background in statistics and technical/academic writing.
• Highly proficient and knowledgeable in the use of current computer software and tools related to data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Lifelong learner adept in emerging technologies for data analysis, research, and reporting.

Benefits

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

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications responding to the below PROMPT. (No more than two pages, 12pt font, single-spaced, 1 inch margins)

1. Considering the Job Duties in the Duty Statement, and the Desirable Qualifications, please describe any key qualifications, strengths and skills that would contribute to your ability to serve successfully in this position.

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 required and must be included.
• Other -

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.