SUPERVISOR I

California Department of Developmental Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services seeks a Community Navigation & Grant Operations Supervisor to lead statewide equity and access initiatives, working with regional centers and divisions. The role emphasizes culturally and linguistically appropriate engagement and collaboration with diverse communities.

Hybrid work arrangement in Sacramento County, with occasional travel within California. Salary ranges from $7,172 to $8,910 monthly, and new state hires start at minimum of the

Qualifications

• Experience managing a complex, multi-faceted project from initiation through completion.
• Knowledge of disparities, equity, and service access for diverse communities.

Job description

Work Location: Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Service Access and Equity (SAE) Division Manager, the Supervisor I works collaboratively with multiple Department divisions and sections to promote state-wide service access and equity policy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities served by regional centers in the community. The Supervisor I provides critical expertise to develop, organize, and manage various projects and initiatives in the community to significantly expand culturally and linguistically appropriate engagement and outreach to California’s diverse people served. Provides engagement opportunities and assists the Department in achieving service access and equity in the community. The Supervisor I works directly with the Division Manager and regional centers to ensure funded projects and programs focused on equity and language access operate effectively and improve access for diverse and under-resourced communities. 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. Occasional overnight travel within California.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531489

Position #(s): 472-552-4800-917

Working Title: Community Navigation & Grant Operations Supervisor

Classification: SUPERVISOR I

Salary: $7,172.00 - $8,910.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Department of Developmental Services

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
• Outdoor seating for meal breaks
• Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms

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

Special Requirements

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.

• Describe your experience managing a complex, multi-faceted project from initiation through completion. Please provide a specific example that includes your role, the scope of the project, how you coordinated the various components, and the methods you used to ensure goals and deadlines were met.
• Describe your experience or knowledge related to disparities, equity, and/or service access for diverse communities, and how you have applied that understanding in your previous work.

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 diversity, inclusion, and equity issues, particularly as they relate to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including knowledge of implicit bias, cultural awareness, and culturally competent service delivery. Candidates should have demonstrated experience developing and managing complex, multi-year contracts, including scopes of work, deliverables, performance measures, contractor monitoring, compliance with state requirements, and corrective action implementation. A strong understanding of California's developmental disability service delivery system, the Lanterman Act, and state and federal budgeting policies and procedures is highly preferred. Candidates should be able to synthesize information from multiple sources to support decision-making, develop written reports tailored to diverse audiences, and manage multiple projects within tight timelines.

Bilingual language skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals whose preferred language is not English are highly desirable, as is the ability to engage professionally and tactfully with culturally diverse communities.

Ability to communicate effectively and apply logical and creative reasoning to analyze and explain data and support the development of procedures for program implementation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook is required, with advanced Excel skills desirable. Candidates must be responsive to the needs of the public, Department staff, other agencies, and stakeholder groups, and demonstrate the ability to engage courteously, tactfully, and collaboratively with others. The ability to work independently, analyze situations, and take effective action using initiative and resourcefulness is strongly desired. Candidates must also be able to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and interactions with Department and Regional Center staff, community-based organizations, other state agencies, stakeholder groups, and the public.

Benefits

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:

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

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

Human Resources Contact

Mimi Hairford

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[e-mail]

EEO Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

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[e-mail]

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.

Additional Information

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may not be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further information on the definition of the above may be found on the California Department of Human Resources' website at: www.calhr.ca.gov .

If you have not taken the Supervisor I exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire.

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.