SUPERVISOR II

California Department of Developmental Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services seeks a Supervisor II to provide statewide leadership for safety net programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs. The role oversees a team delivering technical assistance, statewide resources, and policy development, ensuring integrated services and collaboration across departments.

The position is hybrid in nature and based in California, with responsibilities including monitoring statewide

Qualifications

• SOQ must be numbered in the same order as the areas listed, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages.
• Experience with project management methodologies and leadership to lead a large, visible initiative or system change.
• Ability to oversee processes for technical assistance or consultation on complex, high-acuity cases across multiple human services systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership for developing, overseeing, and implementing safety net programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs.
• Manage a team delivering technical assistance on complex cases and statewide resources, planning, tracking, and policy development.
• Coordinate cross-department collaboration to ensure integrated services and inform statewide priorities.

Job description

Work Location: Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Safety Net Branch Chief, the Supervisor II provides statewide leadership for developing, overseeing, and implementing safety net programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex or high acuity needs, including behavioral, mental, medical, forensic, and trauma needs. The role manages a team that delivers technical assistance on complex cases, supports the creation of high quality and equitable safety net resources, and oversees statewide resource tracking, planning, and policy development. The Supervisor II also leads staff responsible for implementing statewide initiatives. The position leads cross-departmental collaboration with the team to ensure integrated services for people with complex needs. The Supervisor II is responsible for developing and monitoring policy guidance, analysis, and research to inform statewide priorities. Overall, the role requires extensive coordination across multiple organizational levels to achieve key departmental initiatives and improved outcomes for individuals with high acuity needs. 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

Intermittent local and statewide travel. 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. 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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529668

Position #(s): 472-563-4801-917

Working Title: Supervisor II

Classification: SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

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.

• Using examples, describe your experience using project management methodologies and leadership skills to lead a team through a largescale, highly visible initiative or system change.
• Describe your experience overseeing processes and protocols for technical assistance or consultation on complex, high-acuity cases, including experience collaborating and working across multiple human services systems to address the needs of individuals with complex or co-occurring conditions.

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 practices of public management, including organizational planning, program design, and budget preparation. California’s developmental services system, including the regional center system and the role of the Department of Developmental Services. State and federal laws, regulations, the Lanterman Act, and legislative processes related to Intellectual Developmental Disability services and safety net programs, as well as the application of evidence-based evaluation tools, instruments, or assessments. Experience utilizing project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma) to lead statewide initiatives across multiple organizational silos. Principles of personnel management and effective supervision, including staff development, motivation, and performance evaluation. Proficiency with applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, SharePoint, DocuSign, and virtual meeting and training-related products.

Ability To

Work with multiple human service systems to address the needs of complex populations. Plan, organize, and manage the work of a multidisciplinary team. Establish and maintain project priorities. Formulate and implement complex policies and procedures. Analyze data and draw sound conclusions to inform program improvements and policy recommendations. Analyze situations accurately, take quick and effective action, and reason logically and creatively. Utilize data analytics to drive program evaluation, specifically in identifying individuals’ needs and strengths and service gaps for individuals with co-occurring mental health and developmental disabilities. Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, including executive leadership, control agencies, and community stakeholders. Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model. Collaborate with other divisions within the Department, regional center staff, professional peers, the public, and others. Adhere to Departmental policies and procedures related to confidential information.

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.

Human Resources Contact

Savannah Schmidt

[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 II 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.

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.