SUPERVISOR II

California Department of Social Services; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Social Services in Sacramento County is seeking a Bureau Chief (Supervisor II) to lead the Health, Safety, and Security Bureau. This leadership role requires overseeing safety programs, physical security, and investigations to protect CDSS staff.

The position is permanent, full time with hybrid telework. Candidates must demonstrate strong decision-making, team leadership, and the ability to build cross-functional partnerships to achieve the department's safety and

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in safety/security programs or equivalent.
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate across functions.
• Strong decision-making and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Health, Safety, and Security Bureau and staff.
• Develop and implement safety programs and investigations.
• Collaborate with CDSS management to protect employees.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533356

Position #(s): 800-640-4801-003

Working Title:
Bureau Chief

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

Department Information

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The Management and Staff Services Branch provides administrative support and the highest quality of customer service in an efficient, professional, and dependable manner to CDSS management and staff to enable them to support the people of California experiencing need.

The Health, Safety, and Security Bureau is a team of highly motivated, specialized, creative staff with a customer-service focus. We pride ourselves on listening to our customers, learning from their expectations, anticipating their needs, and demonstrating our value and respect for them. We strive to reflect our core business values by using our uniquely efficient and time-tested professional methods to maintain a reliable and responsive level of service.

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

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CDSS Guiding Principles

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

Community Engagement

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

Empowerment

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

Quality Services

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

Data Defined Outcomes

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Chief of the Management and Staff Services Branch, the Supervisor II will serve as the Chief of the Health, Safety, and Security Bureau (HSSB). The HSSB is responsible for safety and protection of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) employees through emergency and safety programs, physical security, and investigations of workplace policy violations. The Supervisor II leads a team of professionals who provide exceptional customer service and innovative solutions to support CDSS staff in a safe and secure work environment.

Success in this role requires sound decision-making, visionary leadership, and a strong relationship-building mindset to achieve the strategic goals of the HSSB and CDSS.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Special Requirements

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) will allow an applicant to present relevant experience, education, abilities, and knowledge as it relates to this position. The SOQ must follow the criteria below to be considered:

• Applicant’s full name and Job Control Number must be listed at the top of the SOQ.
• Font must be Segoe UI 12-Point.
• Single-Spaced, 1” margins.
• Not to exceed two pages.
• Copy and paste questions into the SOQ, answer the questions in numerical order.
• Describe your experience setting long-term goals for your team. How did you prioritize, monitor progress, and align with the goals of the organization?
• Staff development is critical for growth of a team. Tell us about a time where you created opportunities for your staff and provided constructive feedback when expectations were not met.
• Describe a situation where you encountered someone in emotional distress. How did you manage the situation and outcome?

You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.

If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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.

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).

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.