What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I position at Department of Toxic Substances Control?
Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to work toward building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities? Are you driven by protecting the
environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). We are located within the
California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment. We are looking
for a highly motivated and adaptable individual who is a self-starter, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and organizational skills and have strong leadership skills. We are searching for an individual who is flexible that have the ability to supervise a team and work independently, and provide project oversight. Your passions for organizational performance and data will be challenged every day as you help us improve environmental related outcomes for the people of California. Your daily work with DTSC’s scientists, engineers, geologists, toxicologists, administrative, IT staff, and management will help develop and update existing policies, procedures, and protocols and ensure operational and strategic data are optimized and visualized to drive effective organizational change. If you are willing to be a part of a highly visible and energetic team, with exciting opportunities, we encourage you to apply today!
- Plans, organizes, directs, and provides supervisory review of the work performed in the Cost Recovery Unit
- Provide regular and timely written performance appraisals to staff
- Counsel staff and initiate disciplinary actions as necessary
- Recruit, hire, supervise, train, develop, and provide leadership to staff
- Comply with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, bargaining unit contracts and policies in all personnel practices including, but not limited to, hiring, employee development, and employee management
- Identify appropriate long-range plans and goals to address succession planning and knowledge transfer
- Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and make timely decisions while maintaining positive and trusting working relationships
- Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
- Experience leading and facilitating large meetings and using strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to all levels of stakeholders, including management, administrative and programmatic staff, and solution partners, to prepare and present written recommendations, and to report project information accurately and timely
- Knowledge and understanding or willingness and ability to learn DTSC organization and SMRP Programs, as well as federal and state program areas, business operations, and processes
- Experience gathering, identifying, analyzing, reading and interpreting data from surveys and evaluation
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, Visio, and SharePoint, and data visualization tools such as GIS and Tableau
- Familiarity with state and government programs and policies across multiple sectors preferred
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 I
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.
Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufactures to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!
DTSC Recruitment Survey
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.
The SOQ should be no more than 1 page(s) in length, 1-inch margins, font no smaller than 12pt. Clearly indicate your name and the Job Control (JC) and Position Number for the position you are applying for.
Your SOQ should address the following:
1. Describe relevant education, qualification, experience and/or knowledge that make you the best fit for this position.
2. Describe a time you recommended a change to a process and why. What was the recommendation and how did you go about implementing the change?
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: 4/21/2025Who 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 -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.
- Other - Cover Letter
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5034
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ambreen Afshan
(916) 659-1071
Ambreen.Afshan@dtsc.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:EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.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 Application Instructions
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.
For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 473939 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.
Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.
Foreign Degrees
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org.
Examination 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.
