What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I position at Public Employees Retirement System?
Anticipated Interview Dates: In-person interviews are anticipated to start scheduling the week of February 10, 2025.
Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
Are you looking for a position to utilize your leadership, communication, and writing skills? Are you interested in assisting CalPERS leadership create a productive workforce for CalPERS? This opportunity has it all!
The Human Resources Division is currently seeking a Staff Services Manager I Specialist, to join our team and provide expert level consultation, training, investigative, leadership, and overall performance related services to CalPERS leadership. The ideal candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a solid foundation in the State’s Progressive Discipline Process with a can-do attitude and a teamwork mindset.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Independently consults with and provides training to CalPERS’ leadership regarding the most complex and sensitive personnel issues, policy implementation, and the Progressive Discipline Process.
- Independently develops new training classes for use in the unit and throughout CalPERS.
- Performs analysis on Investigations related to allegations of misconduct.
- Independently consults with and provides training regarding workplace violence and bullying prevention to CalPERS leadership.
- Regularly drafts and/or provides feedback/review for documents related to the Progressive Discipline Process.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- This position is designated as office-centered and works primarily onsite at the Sacramento, CA -Headquarters at least three weekdays.
- Occasional overtime may be required.
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
If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website!
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Special Requirements
Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled “Statement of Qualifications,” and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length and must not have font smaller than 11 point.
- Based on the duty statement, please describe your relevant background, experience, education, and training that makes you the best candidate for this position. Please include information on your specific role and the number of years you performed at that level.
- The Performance Management and Investigation Unit team members independently compose sensitive personnel communication documents, such as actions, reports, plans, memorandums, etc. Describe your experience preparing similar type documents.
- Describe your experience reviewing investigative reports to determine policy violations. Include information on the types of investigations, the steps you take, your analysis process, and how you make your determination(s).
- Describe how you exercise a high degree of independence and responsibility in your current position. Please include a specific example in your answer.
Minimum Qualifications
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency. If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR’s CalCareers website.
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: 1/30/2025Who 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 - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.
Desirable Qualifications
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and credibly with all levels of leadership and external parties.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and cooperatively with others.
- Ability to stay organized and establish workload priorities while managing multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of the State’s progressive discipline process.
- Excellent writing skills.
Benefits
Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Flexible Work Hours
- Onsite childcare facility
- Onsite fitness center
- Onsite café and nearby restaurants
- Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
- Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
HRSD Selection Services
(916) 795-2444
recruitment@calpers.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:CalPERS EEO
(916) 795-3675
EEO@calpers.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 Information
Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.
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.
