STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I JC-427979

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The CDPH’s Human Resources Division (HRD) provides guidance, support and expertise to the department for recruitment, development, training and retention of quality employees.

Job Description And Duties

• This position is pending HR approval.*

Are you looking for a career where you can demonstrate your extensive performance management experience? Do you enjoy establishing and maintaining effective working-relationships? Are you able to successfully develop and implement creative solutions to address existing and emerging business needs? Do you enjoy fast-paced environments where challenging and rewarding work foster your professional growth? If you answered yes, then we have an opportunity you may be interested in exploring further. HRD is seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, customer service and detail-oriented Performance Management Consultant (Staff Services Manager I Specialist) to assist managers and supervisors in the appropriate and timely application of the progressive discipline process and addressing the most sensitive/complex concerns related to performance and conduct in the workplace.

The SSM I (Specialist), serves as a non-supervisory, highly skilled, organized, and experienced special consultant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing guidance and expertise to CDPH managers and supervisors when handling sensitive/complex employee performance and conduct concerns, and administration of the state’s disciplinary process. We are seeking an individual that can both 1) guide on technical aspects of policy and discipline and 2) assist managers and supervisors to handle matters in a way that demonstrates trauma-informed principles (or similar employee engagement practices).

This position is part of the Performance & Policy Consultation Unit in HRD’s Strategic Talent Management and Development Branch (STMDB). The STMDB is dedicated to our most important asset - our people; through fostering an environment that is engaging and encourages development.

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

Final Filing Date: 5/2/2024

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-427979

Position #(s): 580-120-4800-909

Working Title: Performance Management Consultant

Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,760.00 - $8,398.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.