Division Chief, Employee Performance, Compliance, and Special Projects

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a Manager II to lead the Compliance & Special Projects Unit (CSPU) and the Employee Performance Unit (EPU) within the Employee Services Branch. This role plans, directs, and manages workloads and improves processes while ensuring effective knowledge transfer and documentation.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule and may require irregular hours during emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with HR laws, rules, practices, policies and procedures.
• Experience in progressive discipline processes and documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with executive management and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with staff supervision and development experience.
• Ability to manage fast-paced workloads, meet deadlines, balance priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Willingness to delegate tasks while ensuring timely, quality outputs.
• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and manage the Compliance & Special Projects Unit (CSPU) and Employee Performance Unit (EPU).
• Distribute workload to address critical HR tasks and priorities.
• Prioritize processes, implement improved procedures, and support knowledge transfer and documentation.

Skills

HR laws knowledge

discipline process

leadership

executive collaboration

prioritization

customer service

communication

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career?

Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment,

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Employee Services Branch Officer, Manager II, the incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the Compliance & Special Projects Unit (CSPU) and Employee Performance Unit (EPU) within the Employee Services Branch. This position effectively distributes workload to address critical human resources tasks. This position works to prioritize and implement improved processes and procedures and assist in effective knowledge transfer and documentation.

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

Working Conditions

Hybrid Telework: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

Conflict of Interest (COI): This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Department Information

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees.

The Finance & Logistics Administration Directorate oversees sections managing Cal OES operations including budgeting, fiscal analysis, accounting, grants management, human resources, labor relations, staff recruitment, examinations, organization and professional development, disaster and internal logistics support. The Directorate is comprised of four sections: Administrative Services, Human Resources, Grants Management and Logistics.

In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites.

More information may be found here: Finance & Administration | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience applying human resources laws, rules, practices, policies and procedures.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in all phases of progressive discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with executive management and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and developing staff, fostering high-performance teams, and building collaborative team cultures.
• Proven ability to manage fast paced workloads, meet deadlines, balance competing priorities, and work independently with sound judgment.
• Ability and willingness to delegate responsibilities while ensuring timeliness and quality products.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

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

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station