SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Supervisor I to lead analytical and administrative staff within the Community Development Division. You will supervise program implementation, evaluate performance, and direct complex, time-sensitive housing and community services initiatives for individuals with IDD.

The role requires coordinating with regional centers, state and local agencies, housing partners, and stakeholders to support and advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Supervise and lead professional staff; manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication; interpret reports and policy documents.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and supervision to program and analytical staff within the CDD.
• Oversee housing projects and community services for individuals with IDD receiving regional center services.
• Develop and review recommendations for statewide program improvements.
• Coordinate with regional centers, state/local agencies, housing developers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

OneNote

MS Teams

Zoom

Adobe

DocuSign

Canvas

Job description

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

JC-531819 -

JC-531819 - SUPERVISOR I SUPERVISOR I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 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: 9/26/2026

The Supervisor I serves as the first level working supervisor and provides leadership, direction, and supervision to program and analytical staff responsible for performing analytical and administrative functions within the Community Development Division (CDD). The incumbent oversees complex, sensitive, and time-critical assignments related to housing projects and other community-based services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who receive regional center services. The incumbent directs program implementation, evaluates program performance and effectiveness, and assesses workload, staffing needs, and associated costs through data analysis and research. The role includes developing and reviewing recommendations for statewide program improvements, ensuring staff work complies with Department policies, procedures, and objectives, and collaborating with regional centers, state and local agencies, housing developer organizations, stakeholders, and community organizations to support and advance program goals.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

Working Conditions

Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR I

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 “O” Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

• First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

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:

Knowledge of: Computer programs (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel. PowerPoint, OneNote. MS Teams, Zoom, Adobe, DocuSign, Canvas; principles and practices, and trends of public administration; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; and the administration and Department’s goals and policies.

Ability to: Supervise and lead professional staff; analyze complex programmatic and regulatory issues; communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; review edit and interpret reports and policy documents; establish priorities and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously; work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including regional centers, residential service providers, and other state agencies; provide guidance and technical assistance related to community resource development; and build and maintain effective working relationships with internal Department divisions, regional centers, state and local agencies, housing partners, stakeholders, and community organizations involved in residential options for individuals with IDD.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Employment Opportunity Office [phone] [e-mail]

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.