C. E. A.

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California’s Department of Developmental Services seeks a Career Executive Assignment manager to direct statewide estimate and budget policy. The role oversees HQ divisions, 21 regional centers, and state-operated programs, guiding complex fiscal initiatives and ensuring alignment with the Lanterman Act.

The position is hybrid (in-office/telework) with a 3% pay cut effective 2025 and a starting salary range of $10,349 to $12,526 per month.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of The Lanterman Act, developmental disabilities, the regional center (RC) service system, and processes and protocols in California state government.
• Experience with state budget and estimates processes.
• Strong management skills and ability to coordinate large, complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct, organize, and formulate statewide policy on estimate and budget functions that support the Department of Developmental Services and its statewide centers and facilities.
• Lead and coordinate programs across HQ divisions to serve California’s developmental disability community.

Job description

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-536363 -

JC-536363 - Manager
C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 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: 11/6/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer of the Financial Management Division, this position is responsible for directing, organizing, and formulating statewide policy on issues pertaining to estimate and budget functions that support Department of Developmental Services (Department) 21 statewide regional centers (RCs) and community services system, state-operated facilities and programs, and Headquarter divisions that serve more than 500,000 California’s with developmental disabilities

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. 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. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $12,526.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - The Statement of Qualifications is a discussion of the candidate’s education and experience that would qualify him/her for this position, related to the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities, Special Personal Requirements, and Desirable Qualifications. The statement should be no more than two pages in length and no smaller than 12 font.

Applicants are required to respond to pre-determined questions included on the job vacancy announcement, follow all requirements provided in the instructions and submit this document as part of their application along with all other requested documents. Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process. A resume and/or cover letter do not take place of an SOQ. In your own words, please:

• Provide specific examples of your education, training, and professional experience that demonstrate your qualifications for this position

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment,and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Must possess the knowledge of The Lanterman Act, developmental disabilities, the regional center (RC) service system, and processes and protocols in California state government. Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration including management, supportive staff services, and employee supervision.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other governmentsettings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantialparticipation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provideprofessional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professionalskills that are required at this level.

Desirable Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the State’s budget and estimates processes
• Knowledge of California State Government fiscal administrative processes
• Demonstrable experience interacting with various State control and fiscal governmental entities (i.e. Department of Finance, Legislative Analyst’s Office, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Department of Developmental Services, including its programs, the needs of the citizens it serves, the Lanterman Act and the developmental center and regional center systems.
• Strong management skills, particularly in the area of fiscal policy, and the demonstrated ability to establish priorities and successfully resolve issues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, management and leadership skills to ensure successful performance in an Executive role.
• Experience fostering a work environment that enhances recruitment and retention.
• Ability to coordinate a large, complex project that includes multidisciplinary involvement by Department staff.

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the ExaminationQualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared withthe performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receivewritten notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstancesunder which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitorswill be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on yourApplication (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directedto the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

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: http://www.dds.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:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

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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.