Job Posting: Program Manager

Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-442139
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Program Manager
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)

$7,643.00 - $9,496.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/5/2024

Job Description and Duties

The Commission provides for a different type of state government job, one that allows you to apply specific skills and knowledge to help decision-makers resolve complex wildlife issues at the state level and develop policies for wildlife management. Commission staff makes a direct and meaningful impact on California wildlife! The Commission encourages and provides opportunities for ongoing training and development. The Commission is a small and dynamic state agency where employees are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. We are looking for employees who are interested in a challenging but rewarding and unique job opportunity. Please join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the deputy executive director. Directs a complex, statewide, rulemaking processes — including a certified regulatory program, the California Endangered Species Act, and compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act — impacting government agencies at all levels, tribes and tribal communities, and the general public. Ensures effective coordination and communication with partner agencies, stakeholders and control agencies, and renders management advice that impacts Commission programs and policies. Provides direction and supervision of Commission staff, overseeing budgeting, procurement, contracting, records management, and general administrative services. Takes a crucial role in staff development and retention by establishing effective management and training processes.

In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam:

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) Exam Bulletin: CalCareers

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

Working Conditions

  • Standard work week is Monday through Friday in a high-rise building with natural and artificial light, temperature control, and a smoke-free environment, and attends meetings in similar settings.
  • Requires extensive use of a personal computer, the ability to sit/stand at a desk and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time.
  • Shared use of an all-in-one printer/copier/scanner located in office suite.
  • The schedule may change rapidly, depending on workload, and work may be necessary outside of normal business hours.
  • This position is eligible for a hybrid in-office/telework schedule based upon Commission needs.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-442139
Position #(s):
565-001-4801-001
Working Title:
Program Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
$7,643.00 - $9,496.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Fish and Game Commission

Department Information

California Fish and Game Commission staff are dedicated to creating a healthy, biodiverse and natural California in which native fish and wildlife thrive within dynamic ecosystems and inspire human interaction and enjoyment. With integrity, transparency and excellence--and through sound public policy and science-based decisions--the Commission and its staff innovate and collaborate to secure a rich and sustainable outdoor heritage for all generations and interests to experience. Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and making decisions in a just and equitable manner, our work is made possible by our primary partner, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Commission website: www.fgc.ca.gov
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: 8/5/2024

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 Fish and Wildlife
Attn: Human Resources
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
Temporarily Closed
See Filing Instructions
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.
  • Supplemental Application - Answers to Supplemental Questions are required. Please see Supplemental Question instructions below.
  • Other - A cover letter is required.
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:

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability to perform the essential job functions, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Special Personal Characteristics
  • Adapts to changing circumstances and environments
  • Motivated by a high-performance culture
  • Acts with independence, open-mindedness and with attention to detail, in a timely manner on multiple priorities
  • A strategic thinker in support of innovation who can apply knowledge and abilities to a statewide scope of work
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Maintains a positive, respectful and tactful demeanor in challenging situations and conditions
  • Creates and maintains positive working relationships with colleagues and professional partners
  • Engages in internal teamwork, cross-functional communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Service-oriented and customer-focused
Also desired:
  • Experience with California’s Administrative Procedure Act and the promulgation of regulations in California
  • Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office applications, PDF software, and web-based communication platforms such as Zoom

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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:
David Thesell
(916) 902-9291
David.Thesell@fgc.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:
Civil Rights Office
(916) 902-9211
civilrights@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.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-001-4801-001 and RPA Number E-FGC 24-001 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.
We recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

The Commission expects to conduct interviews the week of August 26, 2024.

Supplemental Questions

Applicants MUST submit answers to six supplemental questions, no more than four pages in length, typewritten, using 11-point or 12-point Arial, Verdana, Open Sans or Aptos font, with “Supplemental Questions” and your name clearly identified at the top of each page.

Each numbered item below must be addressed separately indicating the corresponding item number for each response. Applications submitted without responses to all six supplemental questions will be automatically disqualified from consideration.

Describe your knowledge and skills in six areas using examples from your professional experience. If there is an area of experience you do not have, include examples of similar experience, whether in the work environment, at school, or as a volunteer, that demonstrate your ability or potential to perform the function.

  1. Directing a complex program required to comply with policies, regulations, and statutory mandates, such as the Administrative Procedure Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, or the California Endangered Species Act.
  2. Ensuring effective coordination and communication with partner organizations, tribes and tribal communities, stakeholders, and control agencies such as the California Department of Finance and the Office of Administrative Law.
  3. Monitoring and evaluating the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of administrative services, such as budgeting, contracting, records retention and archiving, and personnel services, developing structures and policies to support the highest levels of service.
  4. Leading and coaching a team of professionals to accomplish common goals, while ensuring effective management and training processes that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in staff recruitment, development, and retention.
  5. Maintaining a positive, respectful, and tactful demeanor in challenging situations with the public, elected officials, political appointees, stakeholders, and tribes and tribal communities to help resolve problems and concerns in a collaborative manner.
  6. Strategically adapting and innovating under changing circumstances and environments to position an organization to successfully advance its mission.

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.