ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF/PROGRAM MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans (CalPERS)

Savings plans (401K and 457b)

Leave benefits

Group long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Department of Motor Vehicles seeks a high-impact Chief of Staff for telework hybrid operations in Sacramento. You will lead the Administrative Services Branch, guiding HR, budgeting, facilities, and strategic initiatives while collaborating with executive leadership and enterprise partners.

You will shape workforce planning, succession, and organizational development, ensuring effective operations and adherence to state policies, with a priority on performance and results.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to manage administrative and operational programs.
• Strategic consulting experience, especially with HR and talent management.
• Strong communication skills for executive-level interactions.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Administrative Services Branch and oversee operational support for six ISD branches.
• Provide strategic leadership in HR, workforce planning, labor relations and employee relations.
• Oversee budget, fiscal management, facilities, safety and organizational development initiatives.
• Represent ISD in department-wide and enterprise-wide initiatives and drive key projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

HR & Talent Management

Budget & Fiscal Management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

Job Posting:Chief of Staff – Telework Hybrid

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-535501 -

JC-535501 - Chief of Staff – Telework Hybrid

ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF/PROGRAM MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

$10,802.00 - $12,267.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento.

The Information Systems Division (ISD) is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills to serve as the Branch Chief/Chief of Staff. Under the administrative direction of the Division Chief's executive leadership, the Chief of Staff directs the Administrative Services Branch overseeing a team responsible for providing administrative, analytical, and operational support services to six Information Systems Division (ISD) branches. The position serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and represents the division in departmental and enterprise-wide initiatives. The successful candidate will provide strategic consultation and leadership on Human Resources and Talent Management, Workforce and Succession Planning, Labor Relations and Employee Relations, Facilities Management, Safety and Security Programs, Training and Organizational Development, Budget and Fiscal Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Change Management, Executive Communications and Special Projects.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Part-time telework available. Telework requires California residency. This position offers hybrid telework opportunities; however, telework arrangements are subject to change at any time based on State & departmental operational needs. Employees may be required to report to the office as necessary.

DMV operates 24/7. The incumbent may be required to carry a work cell phone and laptop. This position requires the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and may require excess hours to be worked. The incumbent should be available to travel as needed. The incumbent may work in an office environment located in Sacramento CA with a hybrid telework schedule.

Minimum Requirements

• ASSISTANT DIVISION CHIEF/PROGRAM MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday through Friday

Department Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years. The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 36 million vehicles in California, and serving 34 million driver license and identification card holders, collecting over $14 billion in annual revenue. The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions. The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

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).

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:

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience leading administrative and operational support programs: ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; experience handling confidential and sensitive personnel matters with sound judgment and discretion; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to build productive relationships with executives, managers, staff, and stakeholders; ability to identify risks, develop solutions, and drive successful initiatives; proven success working with internal divisions, external partners, and executive leadership to align goals and deliver results.

The Department of Motor Vehicles and the State of California offer many benefits to its employees. These include:

• health, vision, and dental benefits
• retirement plans (CalPERS)
• savings plans (401K and 457b)
• leave benefits
• insurance (such as group legal insurance and group long term disability insurance)
• employee assistance program

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

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 and Resolution

[phone]

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.

Job Application Package Checklist

• Describe your experience managing sensitive HR information or a complex personnel situation. What safeguards and judgment do you rely on to protect confidentiality while ensuring timely and appropriate actions?
• Describe your experience managing multiple administrative or operational functions simultaneously. Provide an example of how you identified a resource, staffing, budget, or operational challenge; the actions you took; and the measurable results achieved.
• Describe a significant organizational change or process improvement you led. Explain how you gained stakeholder support, addressed resistance or competing priorities, communicated the change, and measured the success of the implementation.

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.