MANAGER I

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Water Resources seeks a Manager I to supervise the Administrative Division, containing diverse operations from board logistics to budgeting and contract management. The role reports to the Executive Officer and collaborates across divisions to ensure efficient agency support and compliance with state mandates.

The position emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and budget oversight, with a move to Rancho Cordova planned for 2027.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Administrative Division and oversees agency-wide support including Board meeting logistics, personnel management, budgeting, contract management, and fee collection.
• Provides leadership to the Administrative Division and supports other Divisions with budget management, contracting, HR, legislative tracking, fee collection, and grant program development.
• Develops leadership and reporting plans, Continuity of Operations planning, and other mandated organizational reporting for the Board.
• Evaluates work processes and leads adoption of revised processes to improve efficiency while meeting program requirements.

Skills

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Job description

Department of Water Resources

JC-532885 -

JC-532885 - CVFPB Administrative Division Manager
MANAGER I

$8,715.00 - $9,899.00 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: 10/19/2026

(Note: This position and the Administrative Division will be moving to Rancho Cordova in 2027)

Under the general direction of the Executive Officer for the Board, the Manager I manages the Administrative Division and has overall responsibility for managing a wide variety of administrative operations and agency-wide support in the areas of Board meeting logistics, personnel management, business services, fee collection, land management, logistics, budgeting, and contract management to meet existing and future Legislative mandates governing the Board’s operations. This position required that the incumbent work cooperatively with others and maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance.

The Manager I will be a key member of the Executive Management team of the Board, and will provide leadership of the Administrative Division and support for the Board’s other Divisions, including managing the operating budget, the budget change proposal process, contracting, human resources, legislative tracking, fee collection, and grant program development. The Manager I is also responsible for development of State Leadership and Accountability plans and reporting, Continuity of Operations planning, and other mandated organizational reporting. The Manager I will oversee the most complex, confidential, and sensitive administrative matters and will advise the Executive Officer and management team on these matters. The Manager I is also expected to become familiar with and evaluate work processes and develop and lead adoption of revised processes to make them more efficient while still meeting program requirements.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• MANAGER I

Number of Positions

1

Work Location

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Who May Apply

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.

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:

• Flexibility/Adaptability: Demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology. Exhibit flexibility in accepting additional responsibilities. Foster curiosity and understanding of reasons behind processes and adjust processes for better outcomes.
• Organizational Skills: Keep work prioritized and organized. Logically approach situations: Display strong decision-making skills that promote effectiveness and reflect Board standards and core values.
• Project Management: Develop work plans with tasks, timeframes, milestones, resources, and dependencies; monitor progress.
• Leading Change/Change Management: Lead adaptation to changing circumstances and priorities while remaining committed to the Board’s vision, mission, values, and goals.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Contact Information

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:
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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.