SUPERVISOR I

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Development Department (EDD) seeks a dynamic Supervisor I to lead the newly formed Manuals Unit in Sacramento. You will mentor staff, plan workflows, and ensure efficient operations for Manuals across state programs, including SDI, NDI, and Paid Family Leave.

Hybrid telework is available, with in-office days required in California. Responsibilities include guiding staff, coordinating activities, and participating in hiring, budget tracking, and performance development.

Qualifications

• Supervise analysts responsible for manuals for state programs.
• Lead unit planning, coordinating, and workflow improvements.
• Coach and mentor staff to meet goals and develop careers.
• Participate in hiring and manage budget tracking for the unit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Manuals Unit under the Forms Management and Manuals Group Manager.
• Supervise analysts developing manuals for SDI, NDI, and Paid Family Leave.
• Coordinate unit activities and ensure alignment with EDD and DIB goals.
• Assist in hiring and monitor probation reports and development plans.
• Present to internal and external stakeholders and participate in leadership teams.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff development

Coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-531608
• Position #(s): 280-309-4800-976
• Working Title: Manuals Unit Manager
• Classification: SUPERVISOR I
• Salary: $7,172.00 - $8,910.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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

Job Description And Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The department is seeking a motivated and dedicated Supervisor I to lead our newly established Manuals Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys building team culture from the ground up. The Supervisor I will play a key role in guiding staff, establishing workflows, and ensuring the unit operates efficiently and effectively.

Under direction of the Forms Management and Manuals Group Manager, the employee manages and provides leadership for the Manuals Unit, including planning, facilitating, and coordinating unit activities. The employee supervises analysts who are responsible for development of the manuals for the State Disability Insurance, Non-Industrial Disability Insurance, and the Paid Family Leave programs.

The incumbent ensures that products and decisions are based on input and data from all the appropriate stakeholders and are consistent with Employment Development Department (EDD) and Disability Insurance Branch (DIB) goals and objectives. The employee participates in the hiring of staff and is responsible for working within and tracking the unit's budget allocation. The employee completes probation reports and individual development plans and initiates necessary personnel actions on a timely basis. The employee coaches and mentors' staff to develop the skills necessary to be successful in their job and meet their career goals and objectives. The employee plays a leadership role in presentations at meetings with other EDD entities, representatives of the Director's Office, and program partners and stakeholders. The employee is an active, integral member of the central office management team and branch leadership team and supports and takes ownership of all management decisions.

This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule, which is subject to change, under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telework. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, for their in-office days. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters/office are the responsibility of the employee.

Located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, Ca, 95814. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

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

Special Requirements

State application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678.

Examination/Assessment

If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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.