Supervisor I

California Air Resources Board; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) seeks a results-oriented Supervisor I to lead the Transactions Unit B in Sacramento. You will manage personnel, payroll, benefits, leave, and position control functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance within tight deadlines.

You will develop staff, provide training, and collaborate with state agencies such as SCO, CalHR, and CalPERS, while fostering a customer-focused, accountable team in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and monitors staff workload.
• Guides on complex personnel and payroll matters.
• Develops staff, training, and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct staff in personnel, payroll, benefits, leave, and position control.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of work within Transactions Unit B.

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.

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-536806

Position #(s)

673-810-4800-XXX

Working Title

Supervisor I

Classification

SUPERVISOR I

$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

Multiple

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify CARB values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment where employees from various backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. CARB believes the diversity of our employees collectively makes up one of the world’s most respected environmental organizations. CARB offers various modern interview options, including remote phone and video interviews. Join CARB and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

Job Description And Duties

The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through the effective and efficient reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering the effects on the economy of the State. Under delegation from the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), the Transactions Section is responsible for the personnel transactions functions for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Office of the Secretary, California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, Transactions Section, the Supervisor I will provide leadership and direction to professional, technical, and analytical staff responsible for personnel, payroll, benefits, leave, and position control functions. The incumbent plans, organizes, assigns, and monitors staff workload; establishes priorities; provides guidance on complex, sensitive, and confidential personnel and payroll matters; and ensures the accuracy, consistency, and quality of work performed within Transactions Unit B. The Supervisor I serves as a subject matter expert in the interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, bargaining unit provisions, and procedures related to personnel and payroll administration. The incumbent is responsible for staff development, training, performance management, quality control, audits, process improvement, and the development and implementation of procedures and training materials. The position also works closely with state control agencies, including the State Controller’s Office (SCO), CalHR, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). The successful candidate should possess strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills; demonstrate sound judgment when addressing complex or sensitive issues; effectively manage competing priorities and short deadlines; and have the ability to develop staff, promote accountability, and foster a collaborative and customer-focused work environment.

Special Requirements

Applicants must include a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or include an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

• Require Name on SQ
• Require Job Control Number on SQ
• Maximum number of pages: 2
• Please describe your experience with California State personnel and payroll laws, rules, policies, procedures, and bargaining unit provisions. Include specific examples of the types of complex personnel or payroll issues you have researched and resolved.
• Please describe your experience leading, supervising, training, or mentoring staff. Provide a specific example of how you addressed a performance, workload, or training issue and the outcome.

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.