STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I Apply
Job Description and Duties
The incumbent manages staff in the performance of critical and complex program work related to the Election Security Unit, including election security, translations, language access, ballot tracking, Vote by Mail activities and oversight of the Language Accessibility Advisory Committee, and the Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Ability to appropriately apply current laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Strong critical thinking, writing, editing, communication skills.
- Possess strong leadership skills with ability to create excellent working relationships with colleagues and staff.
- Aptitude for working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines and demonstrated ability to work independently with excellent follow-through on tasks and assignments.
- Ability to solve complex problems, recommend an effective course of action, and establish priorities for the completion in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
- Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders, the public, and all levels of departmental personnel to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Knowledgeable of modern office methods and equipment, including experience with personal computers utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Statement of Qualifications: Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications detailing how they meet the Desirable Qualifications listed above. The Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two (2) pages typed, using business professional font, font size, and formatting. Applications submitted without a Statement of Qualifications will not be considered. Resumes are optional but will not be accepted in lieu of a Statement of Qualifications.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Department Information
For more information about the SOS, please visit sos.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: 2/16/2024Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please provide your response to the statement of qualifications as directed above.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Natalie Venegas
(916) 653-6974
Nvenegas@sos.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:Ashley Boyer
(916) 653-6974
aboyer@sos.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.
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.
