SUPERVISOR II

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California’s Employment Development Department seeks a strategic leader to head the UI Branch’s Deputy Director’s Office. You will supervise the Communication & Change Management Unit and the Administrative Services Unit, guiding priorities, resource management, and executive coordination to deliver high‑quality support services.

You will work as a trusted advisor to department leaders, implementing management directives and coordinating high‑priority initiatives.

Qualifications

• SOQ is required for this position.
• Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Communication and Change Management Unit and the Administrative Services Unit with supervisory leadership and operational oversight.
• Coordinate executive-level efforts, directives, and initiatives to support UI Branch priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex administrative and organizational matters to the Deputy Director and department leaders.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and ensure high-quality management support services.
• Drive data-informed recommendations for executive decision-making.

Skills

Leadership/Supervisory experience

Strategic Planning

Organizational Management

Project/Resource Management

Change Management

Job description

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for organizational excellence, effective communication, and operational leadership? Are you ready to lead the Deputy Director’s Office and support the achievement of Branch priorities and objectives for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Branch? In this key leadership role you will oversee the Communication and Change Management Unit and the Administrative Services Unit, providing supervisory leadership, operational oversight, and executive coordination to ensure effective program administration, resource management, and delivery of high‑quality management support services.
As a trusted advisor and central liaison to the Deputy Director, Division Chiefs, Employment Development Administrators, and departmental leaders, you will drive the implementation of management directives, coordinate high‑priority initiatives, and provide strategic guidance on complex administrative and organizational matters. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence organizational effectiveness, strengthen cross‑functional collaboration, and develop data‑informed recommendations to support executive decision‑making. If you are an accomplished leader who excels at strategic planning, problem‑solving, and navigating complex organizational priorities, we invite you to bring your expertise to the UI Branch and make a meaningful impact!

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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

Working Conditions

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR II

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.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

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.

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:

• Leadership/Supervisory experience


• Strategic Planning & Organizational Management


• Project/Resource Management


• Change Management

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[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.

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
Description: Describe how your education, training, and professional experience have prepared you to serve as Chief of Staff for the UI Branch. Your response must not exceed one page. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) will result in elimination from consideration.

The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.

The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).

The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of \"Not Qualified\".

ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.

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.