SUPERVISOR II

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

Job summary

The California Department of Social Services is seeking a Supervisor II (Limited-Term) to lead the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Section in Sacramento, with hybrid telework options. This 12-month limited-term role will oversee grants, contracts, data reporting, and program monitoring, ensuring equity and accountability across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate will manage complex programs, coordinate with state and federal partners, and drive data-driven decision making to support child care

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and managing complex programs or projects.
• Experience overseeing contracts, grants, or large funding programs, incl. child care facilities, infrastructure, disaster-related work.
• Ability to manage high-volume, detail-driven work such as reporting, monitoring, or compliance with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Section and related programs.
• Manage day-to-day operations, contracts, grants, and reporting.
• Monitor federal and state reporting and data analysis.
• Lead the Infrastructure Grant Program teams and Disaster Infrastructure Grant Program team.
• Assess contracts and grants to ensure equity and reduce errors.

Skills

Staff supervision

Contracts & grants oversight

Data reporting & compliance

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530790

Position #(s): 800-353-4801-955

Working Title: Supervisor II (Limited-Term)

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: 12 Month Limited Term - 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 mission of the Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) is to build, strengthen, and maintain an equitable, comprehensive, quality, and affordable child care and development system for the children and families in our state; to integrate child care with other California Department of Social Services programs and services that serve the whole child and whole family; to address social determinants of health and adverse childhood experiences which significantly impact long-term outcomes for children; and to provide vital supports to the child care and development workforce and programs for children to have access to equitable and stable child care and development opportunities. The CCDD provides planning, policy direction, and oversight of the majority of state-supported child care and development programs and services in California. These include programs that provide a variety of state-subsidized child care services, quality improvement plan activities, local child care and developmental informed programs and policies, while providing robust technical assistance and support to counties, contractors, and child care partners.

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 has 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 the general direction of the Education Administrator I, the Supervisor II provides management and oversight for the Child Care Infrastructure Grant Section. The Supervisor II is responsible for the day-to-day management and successful implementation of several child care and development infrastructure grants, data reporting, contracts, grant monitoring, federal and state reporting, analyzing data, and managing the facilities Infrastructure Grant Program team and the Disaster Infrastructure Grant Program team. The Supervisor II will assess all contracts and grants to ensure equity, reduce errors, and find solutions while supporting the full implementation of each project fully along with other duties assigned.

This is a 12-month limited term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.

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.

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.

Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two pages in length, size 12-point Arial font. Please include each question followed by your response, addressing the following:

• Describe your experience supervising staff and managing complex programs or projects.
• Discuss your experience overseeing contracts, grants, or large scale funding programs, including any work related to child care facilities, infrastructure projects, construction, renovation, or disaster related activities.
• Provide an example of how you managed high volume, detail driven work such as reporting, monitoring, or compliance activities while collaborating with multiple teams, agencies, or stakeholders.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.

Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations

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.

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.