Staff Service Manager I (Govt. Compensation & Legislation Supervisor)

State of California Office of the Controller; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in California's financial practices. As a Staff Service Manager I, you will lead a team of professionals in managing the Government Compensation program and ensuring compliance with state legislation. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and safeguarding public funds. With a commitment to innovation and integrity, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers while contributing to the well-being of the community. Apply today to be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of management or related analytical experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct analytical staff for the GCC program.
• Plan and evaluate workloads to meet statutory deadlines.
• Provide leadership and training to staff.

Skills

Management Skills

Analytical Skills

Report Preparation

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California’s chief fiscal officer, the Controller’s Office ensures accountability and transparency of California’s financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all.

The Local Government Programs and Services Division (LGPSD) of the California State Controller’s Office partners with local governments across the state to promote transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. This division oversees financial audits, provides guidance on state-mandated programs, and ensures local governments comply with reporting requirements—ultimately helping to safeguard public funds.

Take the next step in your career with an organization that values innovation, integrity, and the well-being of its employees. Apply today and build a California where everyone thrives!

Visit our website to learn more about the State Controller’s Office.

Staff Service Manager I

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II of the Government Compensation & Administration Section, the Staff Services Manager I supervises and directs professional analytical staff responsible for the Government Compensation in California (GCC) program, division legislation functions, and various Executive Office (EO) reports.

Duties performed:

1. Plan, evaluate, and direct workload for the GCC program functions and ensure statutory deadlines are met, including supervising professional analytical staff responsible for reviewing and analyzing GCC reports, providing outreach and customer service to local agencies, preparing program analysis and ad-hoc reports.
2. Ensure GCC correspondence is prepared and provided to local agencies timely.
3. Plan, organize, and direct workload for professional analytical staff performing legislation and EO reports, including overseeing and monitoring division legislation tracking, bill analyses, and various EO reports.
4. Represent the division in meetings with EO, Information Services Division (ISD), and other areas of the department to collaborate on the GCC program and legislation.
5. Develop and maintain a workload analysis system for monitoring staff time spent on GCC and legislation tasks for the purpose of streamlining processes, implementing efficiencies, identifying cost savings, and tracking staff resources.
6. Perform administrative supervisor functions including preparing probationary reports, employee performance reviews, employee expectations, and other personnel-related documents.
7. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, mentoring, and training to staff.

Requirements to be eligible to apply:

Take the required examination here: Staff Services Manager I Examination

Make sure you meet the Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must possess the equivalent to graduation from college, however, additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. AND three years of increasingly responsible management, personnel, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience beyond the trainee level, which shall have included the preparation of reports and the presentation of recommendations to management, at least one year of which must have been in a full journeyperson technical capacity.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, you must do so through CalCareers, the official designation for all of State of California jobs.

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