Supervisor I

California Department of Industrial Relations; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Industrial Relations in Oakland seeks a Supervisor I to lead the Administrative Services Unit within the Division Workers Compensation. You will supervise analytical and technical staff and oversee contracts, procurement, and IT inventory related tasks in a fast-paced public sector environment.

The role emphasizes ensuring quality and quantity of output, handling complex tasks, and aligning with department policies.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required with your name in the upper right corner, one page max, 12 point font.
• Describe leadership experience in fast-paced environments.
• Describe experience with state procurement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the quality and quantity of work by analytical and technical staff.
• Oversee contracts, procurement, IT inventory and related tasks.
• Assist in complex tasks aligned with the Division's mission and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Supervision

Policy adherence

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of the Supervisor II, the Supervisor I manages and is responsible for supervising the quality and quantity of the product of subordinate analytical and technical staff of the Administrative Services Unit of the Division Workers Compensation (DWC) tasked with contracts and procurement related functions. Staff in this area are responsible for performing duties with regard to contracts, procurement, the Division's information technology inventory, and other procurement related matters. The Supervisor I performs the more difficult and complex tasks in support of the mission, goals and objectives of the Division.

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612. The incumbent works in an office environment in an office setting with artificial light and temperature control. The incumbent is required to work extensively on the computer as necessary for email communication, research, drafting policy and procedure documents, and other purposes. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times. Telework will be offered in accordance with current departmental policy.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application. Applications received without an SOQ will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. The SOQ must be typed with the applicant’s name in the upper right-hand corner, not to exceed one (1) page in length, 12 point font, and answer the following questions:

• Please describe your skills and experience in working with and/or leading a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Please describe your experience with state procurement.

Final Filing Date: 10/14/2026

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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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.