Job Posting: Budget Program Manager

Department of Public Health

JC-449617
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Budget Program Manager
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/5/2024

Job Description and Duties

 

This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by performing critical and sensitive analytical and consultative work for the Financial Management Division (FMD), Program Support Unit (PSU) – Infectious Disease, Emergency Response, & Environmental Health (ID, ER, & EH). The Staff Services Manager (SSM) I is responsible on a day-to-day basis for the oversight of the preparation and maintenance of the budget for each of the Centers/Divisions/Offices (CDOs) they oversee; analysis of budget change proposals; issue memos, legislation, and any other proposals for each program; and for communicating with the Department of Finance and the Legislative Office on budgetary matters involving their assigned CDO. The SSM I consults and coordinates with CDPH programs and FMD staff on budgetary matters and makes recommendations to CDPH executive management.

 

The incumbent works under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) of the Budget Section, Program Support Unit – Infectious Disease, Emergency Response, & Environmental Health.

This is a reposting of JC-449617to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.


The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.


Telework Information

 

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. 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 Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

 

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

 

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.

 

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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-449617
Position #(s):
580-110-4800-012
Working Title:
Budget Program Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,963.00 - $8,650.00
# 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 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The Financial Management Division (FMD), within the CDPH Administration Division, is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and management of the Department’s budget, maintenance of accounting records and financial data, and acts as the liaison with the Department of Finance (DOF), Legislative Analyst’s Office, Legislative Budget staff, and the federal government on budget and fiscal matters affecting the Department.

FMD is located in downtown Sacramento in the East End Complex across from the beautiful State Capitol Park and World Peace Rose Garden.

The California State service offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; a state pension, and participation in the state’s 401K/457 program.

Additional Benefits of working at CDPH include:

  • Remote-friendly, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Professional development technical skills training
  • Strong mentorship & coaching support

 


    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 # 449617 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: 12/5/2024

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
    CCAU Mailing
    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
    CCAU Drop Off
    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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
    • Other - Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of posting.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ 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 supervising, motivating, and leading a team to success.
    • Strong communication Skills – Have both orally and written ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident, and convincing manner, and to receive, attend to, interpret, and respond in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.
    • Knowledge and experience of budget development and the State Budget Cycle.
    • Experience with multiple fund sources and appropriations.
    • Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines within challenging time constraints.
    • Ability to take initiative, think creatively, work collaboratively, and demonstrate good attention to detail.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.

    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:
    Desiree Moreno
    (916) 384-7090
    Desiree.Moreno@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
    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.

    Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Instructions

    The Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with the State Application.  Please add your full name, the classification title, and the Job Control # as a header. The prompts below should be numbered and precede your responses, which should be no longer than 2 pages and utilize 11 point Century Gothic font. Responses that do not follow these instructions may be disqualified.

    1. Describe your budget experience as it relates to the State budget process.
    2. Describe in detail your experience managing a team and how you handle competing priorities as a supervisor.

    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
    Drop-off
    Print Job