Performance Management Unit

Job Description And Duties

If you are highly energetic, love to collaborate, enjoy engaging a variety of people, open-minded, a self-starter, and well organized this is the position for you! The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is looking for talented individuals to join our Performance Management Unit! We are in search of an open-minded individual who has experience with and is comfortable providing guidance and coaching to all levels of staff, including high-level and executive management. This role will give you the opportunity make a difference in the performance of DIR staff. In order to be successful in this role, you will need some experience with the progressive discipline process, effective technical writing skills, and experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel. If you are looking to bring your knowledge and skills to a small but very collaborative and passionate team, submit your application today!

Under general direction of the Supervisor II over the Performance Management (PM) Unit, the Supervisor I oversees a unit responsible for providing training and consultation services to Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) managers regarding employee performance. Through subordinate staff, the incumbent oversees and advises DIR managers in preventive and corrective actions and periodically personally assists developing adverse and administrative actions; consults and deliberates with program managers, Human Resources Office management, and Office of the Director – Legal Unit on performance management issues; reviews performance management and/or investigative materials and develops recommendations regarding the appropriate level of progressive discipline; and drafts and assists in the defense of notices of adverse action and notices of rejection during probation. The incumbent also assist in the gathering of materials in response to document requests via discovery and/or the Public Records Act (PRA) and develops and conducts training to managers regarding progressive discipline.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

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To be considered for this Supervisor l job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4796

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

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 1 416 9th Street, Floor 13, Sacramento, CA 95814.

• The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting. Air-conditioned, High-rise building with elevator access. Cubicle with natural and artificial lighting.
• We offer a hybrid work schedule in accordance to DIR’s telework policy.
• The incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time using a computer to draft letters, other documents, research, email communication, and other purposes.
  
  

Special Requirements

Instructions: Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ. Instructions: No more than two pages with one inch margins, 12 Arial font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements will result in your application not being considered.

• Describe your experience in coordinating t he development of training and presenting trainings to individuals with varied skill sets and level of expertise.
• Describe your experience advising supervisors and managers on performance management issues.
  
  

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: 7/22/2026

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.

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 Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:00 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
  
  

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.

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.