What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III position at Board of State and Community Corrections?
Under the general supervision of the BSCC Executive Director and Deputy Director, the incumbent will provide high level expertise to the BSCC in the implementation of its administrative services, serve as a delegated authority on behalf of the agency, and support and implement the efforts of local and state criminal justice realignment.
Additionally, the incumbent will provide oversight, as well as direct and manage staff in the policy development and management of BSCC’s personnel, budget, accounting, and administrative support services. The incumbent will oversee the preparation of required state drill and reports, maintain agency data and records, oversee administrative strategic plans, and oversee the administrative management of state programs and special projects.
Finally, the incumbent must demonstrate a positive attitude and a commitment to completing their tasks accurately, timely, and to or above their customer’s expectations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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
The Board of State and Community Corrections provides statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to promote effective state and local efforts and partnerships in California's adult and juvenile criminal justice system, including providing technical assistance and coordination to local governments related to realignment.
For more information about this position, see JOB posting
http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_careers/
Special Requirements
This State of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes, and cover letters, do not take the place of the SOQ. Please put your responses in a document that can be attached (uploaded) with your application documents.
When responding to the SOQ questions please follow these guidelines: Respond to all questions. Responses must be typewritten and formatted on standard business-size paper, in Arial font and pitch size no less than 10. Make sure all responses are complete, specific, clear, and concise. Answer each numbered item separately and indicate the corresponding question number for each response. You may include multiple responses on a single page.
- Describe your reasons for applying for this position, and how you believe your skills and experience align with the duty statement. Include information about your relevant experience.
- Using specific examples, describe your management experience, including techniques of organizing and motivating staff and promoting employee engagement.
- Identify your experience implementing significant change in the workplace, your approach to implementation, and your communication method involved.
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: 4/28/2025Who 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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
In addition to your application, you are required to submit a statement of qualifications, please see the special requirements section or visit http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_careers/ for more details.
Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of budgeting, legislative and personnel processes and the respective rules and state laws.
- Experience in recommending, developing, and implementing administrative policies and procedures.
- Experience in establishing and implementing effective quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with control agencies, legislators, the executive branch, BSCC, external stakeholders, and professional groups.
- Managerial experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully apply organizational leadership, communicate clearly, facilitate decision-making, promote teamwork, and define and achieve success.
- Experience in providing executive level advice and consultation to department management, other internal stakeholders, and external stakeholders.
- Leadership skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary staff; knowledge of appropriate techniques in establishing effective relationships, training, motivating staff, recognition, progressive discipline, and a manager’s role in contributing to and achieving an equal employment opportunity workplace.
- Ability to think critically and strategically, demonstrate diplomacy and tact, and successfully manage competing priorities.
- Ability to problem solve, be detail oriented, and adaptability.
- Ability to be curious and passionate about BSCC’s mission, shared goals, and the important work that the Administration Services Division does to support the agency.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Elizabeth Stevenson-White
(916) 341-6891
BSCCHR@bscc.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:SCO EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223
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.
