What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) position at Department of Parks & Recreation?
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (Supervisory) – ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES / HUMAN RESOURCES / PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS
The reporting location for this position is the Natural Resources Building, located at 715 P Street in Sacramento CA. This position will work under the general supervision of Staff Services III - Personnel Officer.
Under the general direction of the Personnel Officer (SSM III), the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) serves as the Office Chief overseeing Payroll and Benefits Services, providing strategic leadership, expert guidance, and administrative oversight to ensure effective delivery of services. The Payroll and Benefits Office operates within a highly complex environment, involving detailed management of approximately 12 of the 21 bargaining unit contracts. This role is accountable for directing all aspects of employee payroll administration, appointments, comprehensive benefits coordination, attendance tracking, and separation processes, while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the unit.
Training and Development Assignments may be considered.
This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered.
This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Department Information
All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.
Department Website: http://www.parks.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: 4/24/2025Who 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point Arial font, SOQ answering the questions listed below. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
1) Payroll and Benefits Management: Describe your experience managing payroll and benefits for a large, multi-classification workforce. How have you ensured timely and accurate payroll processing while adhering to state-specific policies and procedures?
2) Strategic Management: Can you provide an example of a strategy you developed and implemented to improve payroll or benefits programs? How did your strategy align with organizational goals and enhance employee satisfaction or operational efficiency?
3) Compliance and Reporting: Discuss a time when you ensured compliance with complex payroll and benefits regulations, such as those required by CalPERS, FLSA, or similar frameworks. How did you address challenges related to audits or legislative updates?
Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Michael Bunt
(916) 628-2565
Michael.Bunt@parks.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:Sharon Comas - EEO Office
(916) 653-9990
sharon.comas@parks.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.
Additional Instructions
If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 549-066-4801-001 and the Job Control # JC-474284 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
Eligibility Information
To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
- List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Staff Services Manager II. Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
- Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
- Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.
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.
