Job Posting: Performance Management Consultant

Department of Public Health

JC-429225
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Performance Management Consultant
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,760.00 - $8,398.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/16/2024

Job Description and Duties

*This position is pending HR approval.*

Are you looking for a career where you can demonstrate your extensive performance management experience? Do you enjoy establishing and maintaining effective working-relationships? Are you able to successfully develop and implement creative solutions to address existing and emerging business needs? Do you enjoy fast-paced environments where challenging and rewarding work foster your professional growth? If you answered yes, then we have an opportunity you may be interested in exploring further. HRD is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, customer service and detail-oriented Performance Management Consultant (Staff Services Manager I Specialist) to assist managers and supervisors in the appropriate and timely application of the progressive discipline process and addressing the most sensitive/complex concerns related to performance and conduct in the workplace.

The SSM I (Specialist), serves as a non-supervisory, highly skilled, organized, and experienced special consultant.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing guidance and expertise to CDPH managers and supervisors when handling sensitive/complex employee performance and conduct concerns, and administration of the state’s disciplinary process. We are seeking an individual that can both 1) guide on technical aspects of policy and discipline and 2) assist managers and supervisors to handle matters in a way that demonstrates trauma-informed principles (or similar employee engagement practices).

This position is part of the Performance & Policy Consultation Unit in HRD’s Strategic Talent Management and Development Branch (STMDB). The STMDB is dedicated to our most important asset - our people; through fostering an environment that is engaging and encourages development.

This is a reposting of JC-415181 to increase candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply and are still for consideration

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-429225
Position #(s):
580-120-4800-909
Working Title:
Performance Management Consultant
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,760.00 - $8,398.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The CDPH’s Human Resources Division (HRD) provides guidance, support and expertise to the department for recruitment, development, training and retention of quality employees.

Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (429225) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

 

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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Application Instructions

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: 5/16/2024

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Public Health
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
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:

  • 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below at end of posting.  Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.

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:

  • Experience with personnel matters, to include: employee discipline, and interpreting laws, rules and regulations.
  • Ability to act independently, exercise initiative, flexibility, and adaptability, especially with respect to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of Trauma-Informed practices within the workplace.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership, be open-minded, approachable, and supportive.
  • Ability to research and apply problem solving skills to issues that do not have clear answers.
  • Ability to organize and establish workload priorities, manage multiple assignments, and work well under pressure.
  • Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
  • Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint

Benefits

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

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
LaTasha Jones-Hawkins
(279) 217-0706
latasha.jones-hawkins@cdph.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:
EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
CivilRights@Cdph.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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions – Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Applicants must answer the SOQ questions in numerical order and follow the below guidelines:

1.Describe your human resources experience, with specific examples, as it relates to employee discipline, interpreting personnel laws/rules, and providing advice and direction to various levels of departmental supervisors/managers.

2.Describe your experience developing and implementing policies and practices. 3.What does “Trauma-Informed” mean to you and why is it important in the workplace?

  • The document must be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name).”
  • SOQ must include relevant experience, education, and training.
  • SOQ must be typed and shall not exceed two (2) pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.


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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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