STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I JC-480342

California Department of Public Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health is seeking a Classification Specialist | Staff Services Manager I to perform complex classification and pay duties. The successful candidate will analyze issues, make recommendations, and support human resources programs within a dedicated team focused on public health. This role promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion as central tenets of its mission.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Support the work and growth of a team
• Administer human resources programs
• Familiar with classification projects

Responsibilities

• Analyze classification issues based on the state compensation program
• Make recommendations for classification and pay duties
• Collaborate with various stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

SQ required

Job description

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Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Human Resources Division provides guidance, support, and expertise to the CDPH on the recruitment, development, and retention of quality employees in order to fulfill the Department’s mission.

• Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
• Check out How to Apply for a Job at CDPH
• Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
• The CDPH does not currently use E-Verify for employment verification.
• The salary listed in this ad may not include recent adjustments or changes from the fiscal year
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.

***Please note this is a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) position.***

Job Description And Duties

The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Human Resources Division (HRD) has an immediate opening for a Staff Services Manager (SSM) I (Specialist) in the Special Projects Section (SPS).

Under the general direction of the SSM II (Supervisory), SPS Chief, the SSM I functions as a nonsupervisory staff specialist performing highly complex and sensitive classification and pay duties, such as analyzing and making recommendations for complex and sensitive classification issues based on the state compensation program, including salary analysis, pay differentials, and special salary adjustments, as well as issues involving collective bargaining and input from the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and CalHR’s Office of Labor Relations.

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:

• Ability to support the work and growth of a team and successfully administer human resources programs
• Strong leadership, coaching, and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks while addressing changing priorities
• Strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders

An SQ is required. Interested individuals must submit an SQ along with their application. Your SQ must be typewritten using 11-point Arial font, single spaced, no more than two pages, and must address the following questions:

• Describe your human resources experience and/or education.
• Describe your knowledge of the State’s human resources practices, and applicable civil service laws and rules.
• Describe your experience and level of involvement with classification projects (e.g., classification consolidation, classification studies, classification requests and board items, new CEA concepts, etc.).

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire. Responses should be numbered and with the questions submitted in the same order as the Supplemental Questions. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted.

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please go to CalHR’s website to review the Staff Services Manager I exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 6/18/2025

Job Code #: JC-480342

Position #(s): 580-120-4800-XXX

Working Title: Classification Specialist

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,963.00 - $8,650.00

# of Positions: 2

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [e-mail] or [phone].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Administrative, and Other

• Industries

  Public Health

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