What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III position at Department of Health Care Services?
This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1st, and when leaving this position.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.
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Special Requirements
Supplemental Application Requirement Section
Applicants must include a Supplemental Application (Questionnaire) (SQ) for this recruitment. The SQ is a narrative discussion, not a cover letter, prepared by the applicant describing how their skills, knowledge, abilities, education, training, and experience, qualify them for the position. The SQ serves as documentation of the applicant’s ability to present information clearly and provide DHCS additional information about their experience and qualifications concisely in writing. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.
The SQ must be no more than three pages in length, double-spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.
- Describe how your education and work experience makes you qualified to be the DHCS Budget Officer. Provide specific examples demonstrating how your skills and knowledge will allow you to be successful for this specific position.
- Describe your experience explaining complicated financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Please provide an example.
- Describe your experience working with budget/accounting regulations at the local, state, or federal level.
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: 9/8/2025Who 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 required and must be included.
- Supplemental Application -
Refer to the Supplemental Application (Questionnaire) Requirement Section for instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the preparation, modification, and administration of the Department budget.
- Strong customer service skills including flexibility, and good communication skills including both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills to manage all aspects of budget development including developing and reviewing budget documents, drafting and coordinating responses to inquiries, and ensuring timely follow-up to requests.
- Strong time management skills to ensure the Department meets required timelines.
- Understanding of budget and accounting principles to respond to daily requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
- Continuous and ongoing training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
- Defined retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Telework Information
All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Ave. Sacramento, CA 95814
Additional Information
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.
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