This position is located in the city of Sacramento.
COVID-19 Impacts to Working at DOR
DOR is closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 and ensuring our staff are supported in a safe work environment. While working on-site at any DOR facility, employees must follow current COVID-19 health orders issued by the California Department of Public Health or local health jurisdiction. DOR offers a hybrid work environment including in-office and remote work options for various positions.
Under the supervision of the Chief, VRPRD, the Staff Services Manager II, Chief, Program Policy Section (PPS), will lead a high performing section responsible for the development and implementation of program policies, regulations, legislation, and statutes to improve opportunities for Californians with disabilities to achieve employment, independence, and equality through DOR programs and services.
The PPS Chief identifies, analyzes, innovates, develops, and implements policy governing the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) program, information technology business requirements; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the quality, compliance, and effectiveness of program service delivery; develops and monitors processes to improve the Department’s ability to meet and exceed the required federal and state performance measures. The PPS Chief will complete the most complex and sensitive work of the section and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-427126
Position #(s):
813-043-4801-001
Working Title:
Chief, Program Policy Section
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
$7,420.00 - $9,219.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
Join us in our Sacramento location within walking distance of Golden 1 Center, Downtown Commons (DOCO), State Capitol Park, the American River, seasonal farmers markets, public transportation, and a large variety of shopping locations and eateries. Enjoy a great work environment with the an onsite fitness center with showers and a locker room, indoor bicycle storage, large outside patio with table tennis, and a spacious indoor breakroom with accessible vending machines. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with DOR!
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and quality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provides services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Include JC#427126 / POS#813-043-4801-001 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
In addition to the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your knowledge and abilities, education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications listed in this section.
Applications received without the SOQ will be disqualified. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
The following guidelines must be followed when completing the SOQ:
Include your name and the title, “Statement of Qualifications,” at the top of the first page.
Responses must be no more than three pages in length and in no less than Arial 14-point font size.
Address and number each desirable qualification in the same order as listed below and include specific examples.
1. Leadership experience working in a programs or activities that demonstrate your commitment to equality for individuals with disabilities including the right to employment and independence, including but not limited to vocational rehabilitation.
2. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing public policy working with staff, stakeholders, advisory bodies, control agencies, and other interested parties, that improves programs and services for people with disabilities.
3. Describe your vision of leadership, what drives you to be a leader, and your greatest strength. Share a time where your leadership strength impacted the outcome of a challenging situation.
4. Describe your experience developing and maintaining strong, collaborative partnerships and how a partnership you developed helped achieve strategic business goals. How did you manage expectations and competing interests?
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/25/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
Attn: Personnel Unit 043 PAS-240214/JC-427126
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel Unit 043 PAS-240214/JC-427126
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
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.
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:
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:
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
For the latest information on the attractive benefits offered by the state of California, explore the Health Benefits Summary provided by CalHR.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Cameron McIntosh
(916) 558-5447
Cameron.McIntosh@dor.ca.gov
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:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
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.
To obtain list eligibility for the Staff Services Manager II position, you must first take the online exam:
Click here to learn more about examinations available online.
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.
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