SUPERVISOR II

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

Job summary

California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Section Chief, reporting to a supervisory structure with statewide impact on quality assurance initiatives. The role focuses on policy development, staff management, budgeting, and coordinating with 21 regional centers to advance statewide improvement efforts.

The position is hybrid, requiring both in-office and telework, with travel as needed within the state.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a team responsible for data analysis, survey research, program evaluation, or similar work.
• Ability to establish priorities, maintain quality and timeliness, and support staff development.
• Strong collaboration and negotiation skills with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies and procedures with statewide impact on quality assurance projects.
• Manage the Quality Assurance Branch staff, budget, contracts, and statewide quality improvement strategies.
• Collaborate with the Department and regional centers to support program objectives.

Job description

Work Location

Sacramento County

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction, the Supervisor II serves as a Section Chief responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures having a statewide impact on the Department of Developmental Services (Department) quality assurance projects and initiatives. The Supervisor II manages major administrative functions within the Quality Assurance Branch, including but not limited to, managing technical and administrative staff, budget and contract development and negotiation, formulating and implementing policies and procedures affecting quality assurance practices at the 21 regional centers, developing statewide quality improvement strategies, and making recommendations on highly sensitive issues impacting future program structure and funding. This key position requires a person with strong supervisory and teambuilding skills and the ability to effectively collaborate and negotiate both within the Department and with external communities in the performance of duties. 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

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.

Work is performed in an open-spaced partitioned office environment. The position requires managing tight timelines and multiple priorities. Up to 20% statewide travel may be required.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531572

Position #(s): 472-539-4801-917

Working Title: Section Chief

Classification: SUPERVISOR II

Salary: $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 12th 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 typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

Describe your experience leading or supervising a team responsible for data analysis, survey research, program evaluation, or similar work. Provide a specific example that demonstrates how you established priorities, maintained the quality and timeliness of the team’s work, and supported staff development. What challenges did you encounter, and what was the outcome?

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, practices, and trends of public and business administration, including management and supportive staff services; government structure, organization and function; formal and informal aspects of the legislative and budgeting process; the developmental disabilities services system and related statutory and regulatory requirements; principles, practices and techniques of contract development and negotiations; planning, policy and systems/management analysis and program evaluation; project management principles, including work plan development and budgeting; quality assurance and risk management principles and techniques; and analytical concepts, principles and techniques.

Ability to: Manage multiple projects in order to meet departmental goals and objectives; communicate effectively; develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with Department staff, regional center staff, contractors, other state agencies, community service providers, the public and others; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; apply analytical concepts, and reason logically and creatively to develop and recommend solutions or policy; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; apply quality assurance and risk management principles and techniques; review and edit written reports; establish and maintain project priorities; and represent Department professionally.

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

Altanzul Urjinkhuu

[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.

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.