Program Manager

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the OCR Chief, a Supervisor II, the Supervisor I serves as the primary staff supervisor within OCR, exercises independent judgment to develop and implement policies, and provides consultation and advice on department-wide decisions and complex OCR-related issues. The Supervisor I is instrumental in ensuring a safe and secure work environment for all CDFA, DAA, Marketing Boards and Advisory Board employees, free from discrimination or retaliation, is provided the opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, efficiency, and qualification, and is protected from sexual harassment. The Supervisor I is responsible for supporting the planning, development, and implementation of the OCR issues within CDFA, the 52 District Agricultural Associations (DAA), and their Boards, Marketing Boards, and Advisory Boards. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to coordination and oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and guidelines and to provide technical direction and supervision to the OCR staff.

• Directs and manages OCR investigations to prioritize and ensure expertise, guidance, and compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations and CDFA policies

• When necessary, travels to various locations throughout the State to conduct interview, researches and collects background data, monitors the complaint process and performs the most difficult or urgent assignments

• Counsels and advises the Secretary, Executive Office, and Divisions, District Agricultural Associations and Marketing and Advisory Boards managers and supervisors on policies and laws, rules, and regulations regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, violence in the workplace, and reasonable accommodation issues

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors. Each desk includes at least one computer, with various software programs, a telephone with voicemail, and stationary filing drawers and bins. Candidates will be required to do the following:

• Operate standard office equipment including but not limited to: computer terminal, calculator, photocopy machine, FAX, and telephone; to grasp papers, small objects, and manuals

• Maneuver above shoulder level and below waist level to access upper and lower files and cabinets; and to occasionally move and position items up to fifteen pounds.

• The position is located at Department Headquarters at 1220 N Street in Sacramento. Travel by vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the State is required approximately 5% of the time.

A complete list of Working Conditions can be found in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. SOQ Instructions are below:

• Restate Questions prior to response

• Include your name and job control number

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and Arial size 11 font

1. Describe your experience with Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) investigations.

2. Describe your experience with the Reasonable Accomodations Process.

3. Describe your supervisory experience and how you help a team to manage cometing priorities.

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:

• Excellent attention to technical detail

• Excellent writing skills

• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work with multiple levels of staff and management

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

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

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.

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 -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.