Job Posting: Staff Services Manager I

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-229123
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Staff Services Manager I
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,124.00 - $7,608.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 3/8/2021

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (EPM I), the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) is directly responsible for managing OSPR’s Certification of Financial Responsibility (COFR) Unit.  The SSM I will manage OSPR’s COFR Unit; resolve the most difficult issues associated with a wide variety of analytical and financial services; design schedules to assess fees on pipelines, marine facilities and Vessel Traffic systems consistent with legislative and regulatory mandates; ensure COFR-related notices, applications, and forms are compliant with these requirements; work closely with legal, scientific and enforcement managers to resolve the most difficult and complex issues associated with COFR’s.  Ensure that the COFR Unit works with OSPR’s contingency plan oversight unit to support consistency across the two units’ respective databases, and overall cross-unit coordination.
 
Please refer to the duty statement for additional information.

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

Working Conditions

Ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day, primarily sit and briefly walk or stand in an office setting, attend meetings and hearings; work with staff statewide to complete work assignments and occasional travel may be required.

OSPR is a 24-hour oil and pollution spill response organization. The incumbent in this position can be required to participate in prevention and response training, drills and incidents throughout California, and to be available to deploy/travel with short notice for extended periods of time (up to 7 days).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-229123
Position #(s):
565-071-4800-003
Working Title:
Staff Services Manager I
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,124.00 - $7,608.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Yolo County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of Fish and Wildlife employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. Join us and begin a meaningful new career.

 
Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

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: 3/8/2021

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 Fish and Wildlife
Attn: Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 944209
Sacramento, CA 94244

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Fish and Wildlife
Human Resources Branch
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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 - See Below
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:
Special Personal Characteristics: Able to display a positive attitude, professionalism, open- and fair-mindedness, flexibility, and tact; exhibit a strong work ethic and personal responsibility and accountability.
 

Benefits

Benefits information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees' Retirement System website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov.

 

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

Click here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Beatriz Barron
327-9939 ext:
beatriz.barron@wildlife.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) 653-9089
EEO@wildlife.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


To be considered for this position, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).  Please ensure you read the instructions carefully.  The SOQ is not to exceed two pages in length and written in 12-point Times New Roman font with 1-inch margins.  The following three questions must be included in your SOQ response and answered in the order shown below.  Applicants submitting an SOQ not meeting the format requirement will not be considered for the position.
 
1. Describe your work experience and/or education and how it has prepared you to successfully execute the duties as outlined within the duty statement?
 
2. Please describe your management experience.  If you do not have prior management experience, please describe what steps you have taken in your career to prepare you for this position.
 
3. As the Staff Services Manager I, you will be responsible for supervising staff who responsible for the review and issuance of certificates of financial responsibility for contingency plan holders.  The primary function of this unit is to ensure that all regulated plan holders have the financial ability to pay for all aspects of oil spill response should an event occur.  Please describe your experience with this type of regulatory program and why you are the most qualified candidate for the position.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION UNIT.

Indicate Staff Services Manager I - 565-071-4800-003 & RPA# OSPR 20-012 on your application.

Due to the recent impact of the Covid19 and the safety of our employees and customers, the drop off location for applications will be temporarily closed.  In order to ensure we receive your application, please send your application Certified mail to the address below:

1416 9th Street, Suite 1217B

Sacramento, CA 95814

Salary Update:

NOTE:  Salaries do not reflect reductions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Information for actual reductions is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) at http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.  Please refer to the section for (insert title from section here).
 
 
Titles from the HR Manual are:
 
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21
 
California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers (CASE) – Bargaining Unit 2
 
California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) – Bargaining Unit 6
 
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) – Bargaining Unit 7
 
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Firefighters (CalFIRE) – Bargaining Unit 8
 
California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) – Bargaining Unit 10
 
Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) – Bargaining Unit 16
 
California Association of Psychiatric Technicians (CAPT) – Bargaining Unit 18

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.