JC-534031 Division Manager

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: MANAGER II

Under administrative direction of the Chief Equity Officer and Deputy Director, Access and Equity Division (Division), the Manager II serves as the Division Manager and provides statewide leadership, strategic planning, policy alignment, and oversight of equity-driven programs, ensuring coherent and coordinated implementation across Regional Centers, tribes, and community partners.  This position is essential for advancing the Department of Developmental Services' (Department) equity vision by guiding statewide initiatives, supporting program improvement, and ensuring alignment with statutory and departmental priorities.  In addition to core leadership responsibilities, the Division Manager supports and oversees the Division's role in the Department Executive Leadership Forum series, manages division consultation processes, and coordinates implementation of equity training funding.  This position plays a central role in coordinating Department wide equity strategies and activities, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent application of equity principles across programs and operations.

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.

Intermittent statewide travel may be required.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be numbered in the same order as the following areas, typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the questions or submit an SOQ may not be considered.:

• 1
• Describe your experience managing and developing supervisors or managers who oversee programs, contracts, or staff across multiple functional units or program areas
• Please describe your role, the scope of the programs involved, and how you ensured consistent performance and accountability across your team
• 2
• Describe your experience developing or leading statewide policy, program strategy, or initiatives related to disparities, equity, and/or service access for diverse communities
• Explain how you translated that strategy into actionable programs or measurable outcomes. 3
• Describe your experience overseeing grants, contracts, or dedicated program funding including budget development, fiscal compliance, and reporting outcomes to executive leadership or external partners
• 4
• Describe your experience managing an interagency agreement or interagency-funded initiative, or coordinating an executive-level forum, convening, or consultation process involving multiple partners
• What was your role, and what did you do to keep the effort on track and aligned across partners?
• If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ's or you may not be considered for the position
• The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list

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