SUPERVISOR I

California Department of Developmental Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Workforce Supervisor to lead program coordination and evaluation for statewide workforce development initiatives supporting direct service professionals serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in California.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal and external partners on curriculum design, learning platforms, and identifying training needs to advance current and future DDS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Describe supervisory experience and demonstrate ability to lead staff, provide direction, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Describe experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with government representatives at various levels, public, and community partners.
• Describe experience supervising and managing complex projects from initiation through completion, including project management tools or methods and monitoring work plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program coordination and consultation in research, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training for Department Workforce Development Initiatives for direct service professionals (DSPs).
• Obtain input from internal and external partners on curriculum and learning platforms to implement current and future initiatives.
• Identify training needs and gaps for future program development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Program coordination

Curriculum design

Training development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Outlook

Job description

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Supervisor II Workforce Development Branch, Department of Developmental Services (Department), the Supervisor I supports statewide Workforce Development Initiatives supporting the developmental disabilities services system serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The position will oversee program coordination and consultation in the research, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of effective instruction for trainings related to Department Workforce Development Initiatives for direct service professionals (DSPs) who provide services and supports for individuals with IDD in California. The position will meet and obtain input from internal and external partners on curriculum and learning platforms to implement current and future Workforce Development Initiatives and related programs and to identify training needs and gaps for future program development.

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.

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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 daytime and overnight statewide travel may be required.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532633

Position #(s): 472-588-4800-001

Working Title: Workforce 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 supervisory experience, competencies, and skills as they relate to the qualifications and responsibilities outlined in the Duty Statement. Include examples that demonstrate your ability to lead staff, provide direction, and ensure high - quality outcomes.
• Describe your experience as a supervisor developing and maintaining effective working relationships with team members, governmental representatives at various levels, members of the public, and community partners. Highlight how you establish trust, foster collaboration, and maintain professionalism across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Describe your experience supervising and managing complex projects from initiation through completion. Include specific examples of project management tools or methods you used, how you developed and monitored work plans at a supervisory level, and the steps you took to ensure project goals, timelines, and deliverables were successfully achieved.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may not be considered for the position.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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: Principles and methods of program evaluation, training, facilitation, and group leadership. Training resources and equipment. Principles of effective communication. Principles of public administration. The Lanterman Act and programs, policies, and activities of the developmental disabilities services system and Department' goals and objectives. Computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, InDesign and Outlook. Planning, policy and systems/management analysis and program evaluation. Project management principles, including work plan development and budgeting. The processes of community and group interaction in developmental disabilities planning procedures. Current trends and promising practices in developmental disabilities.
• Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, conduct, and evaluate training programs. Analyze program data and situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Communicate effectively. Gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators. Develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government and community partners. Manage multiple projects in order to meet Department goals and objectives. Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with regional centers and other state agencies, peers, the public, and others. Apply quality management principles and techniques.

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

[phone]

[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

[phone]

[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

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

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 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. Click here to gain list eligibility.

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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.

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