Human Services Division Manager Range A/B

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Human Services Division Manager to plan, coordinate and administer a large, multi‑section division addressing social, health and community services. You will lead a sizeable staff and shape program direction under executive guidance.

The role emphasizes budgeting, regulatory understanding and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to improve community outcomes and service delivery across the county. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; master’s degree may be preferred.
• Two (2) years of managerial experience in human services comparable to County Health Program Manager or Human Services Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and administer a comprehensive human services division with large and complex services and programs.
• Select, motivate, manage and evaluate a large staff and provide for their training and professional development.
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls for the division.
• Analyze complex administrative and regulatory problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Skills

Administrative principles

Budget development

Program administration

Public administration

Social services knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Independent judgment

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in management or related field

Two years managerial experience in human services

Job description

Continuous Filing Exam

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00pm on:

10/9/26, 10/23/26 (Final)

Range A – $13,203.12 – 14,555.08/month

Range B – $13,177.00 – 16,016.70/month

Human Services Division Manager

Under executive direction, the Human Services Division Manager plans, coordinates and administers a human services division comprised of several major program sections in the fields of social, health, or community services, or financial assistance; performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and administration, and employee supervision
• Principles and practices of human services programs related to assigned division functions
• Laws, rules and regulations governing assigned program areas
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Social, political and economic issues influencing program administration
• Available public and private community resources

Ability to

• Plan, organize, coordinate and administer a comprehensive human services division with large and complex services and programs
• Select, motivate, manage and evaluate a large staff and provide for their training and professional development
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls for the division
• Analyze complex administrative and regulatory problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and presentations
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience likely to provide the required Knowledge and Abilities for this class as described above. Typical ways include:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in management field such as public administration, business administration, or health services administration; or in a related human service field such as social work, psychology, public health, health sciences, sociology, or a closely related health field such as life sciences or physical sciences; for some positions, a Master's degree may be preferred; additional qualifying experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis;
And
Two (2) years of managerial experience in the field of human services comparable to the County's Health Program Manager or Human Services Program Manager classes.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut‑off date listed in this notice.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut‑off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate’s application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate’s responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Contact and Additional Information

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email [e-mail]

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at [e-mail] or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions