Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the Staff Services Manager I (SSMI) will serve as the Northern California Operations Manager for the California Farm to School Network (CFSN). The incumbent will supervise the planning, forecasting, coordination, administration, and implementation of programs within Northern California. This position will oversee the North Coast, Superior, Central, and Bay Area Regions, with a focus on administrative and operational coordination throughout programs to ensure uniformity and consistency across farm to school activities and to improve effectiveness of regional staff and stakeholder engagement. The incumbent must have initiative, good judgement, independent action, timeliness, prioritization of multiple projects, good verbal and written communication skills, proficient computer skills and knowledge of a variety of software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet social media functions.
• Apply practices and principles of employee supervision; development and training; methods and techniques of effective leadership; consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, accuracy, and originality. Evaluate work performance, set work standards and goals, resolve personnel related matters, provide guidance and leadership, coaching and mentoring, and take corrective or disciplinary action when appropriate. Maintain confidentiality and discretion on personnel matters.
• Prepare bill analyses for assembly and senate bills that impact CDFA related to CDFA’s Farm to School Program, including coordinating with various CDFA programs, Budget Office, and Farm Equity Office to secure feedback and develop a comprehensive analysis.
• Coordinate with other governmental agencies to address Farm to School issues, including the California Department of Education, California Department of Public Health, California Department of Social Services, and the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service’s Western Region Office.
• Manage data collection efforts for Southern California, including creating key data collection tools, systems, and materials, training staff on new data collection resources, and tracking implementation of the CFSN regional database.
Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position’s designated headquarters (HQ) address will be in one of the following cities: Crescent City, Fresno, Modesto, Sacramento, Smith River, or Tulare.
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CDFA’s telework policy, however, teleworking employees may be required to report to their HQ location on occasion depending on operational need. Travel expenses to and from HQ are not reimbursed, however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.
The duties of this job are performed indoors 75% of the time. The incumbent in this position teleworks at least 90% of the time. The incumbent is supplied with the necessary tools and supplies to perform the assigned duties, including, but not limited to, a cell phone, a laptop computer with various software programs, and a multifunction print/scan/copy machine.
Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy. Travel by private vehicle, State vehicle or public transportation to various locations throughout the State such as conferences, site visits or outreach events may be required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; work well under pressure, make appropriate decisions and well-thought-out recommendations, work independently in completing assignments and meeting required deadlines.
