What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I position at State Compensation Insurance Fund?
In this position you will help develop emerging and established leaders at State Fund. You will play a key part in the Emerging Leader Program and in several other high-profile leadership development initiatives. In addition, you will have the opportunity to design and facilitate training for leaders across the organization. This is a job for an experienced leader who is not afraid to embrace change, will never make excuses, and is up for whatever challenges may come our way.
Below are three key areas that will be critical to your success in the position:
1. Management & Culture
- Demonstrated ability to act independently with flexibility and tact
- Ability to innovate and implement new ideas that are rational and sustainable
- Demonstrated ability to develop a plan of action, achieve buy-in, and execute to the plan successfully
- Assess and understand issues, and quickly identify the best possible solution(s)
- Strong proven management skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, earn staff respect, and inspire confidence
- Ability to operationalize plans and commitment to continuous improvement of processes
- Cultivate a high-performance culture and enforce values and behaviors consistent with this aspiration
- Open, inclusive, results-oriented, change agent, self-starter, mentor/teacher
- Collaborates and creates with others through vision, prioritization and detailed execution
- Dynamic leadership style that balances creation with implementation and innovates by phases
- Craves employee and client engagement
- Skilled at being direct, straightforward, and presenting the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner
- Open to the ideas of others
- Fosters an environment where people are comfortable sharing ideas
- Open to feedback, both positive and constructive
- Takes time to understand the needs and perspectives of each team member
- Demonstrated clear and concise written and excellent verbal communication skills
- Strong project management skills and proven track record to execute projects with solid results
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Power Point
- Enjoys working hard and is full of energy
- Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer
New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and resume via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.
Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund.
Candidates must reside in California to be eligible for this appointment.
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
State Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance. Established in 1914 by the state legislature, we offer diverse and comprehensive products and services that provide a strong and stable option for employers and injured employees with fast, reliable claims service and medical and indemnity benefits.
Our culture centers on our purpose and values. We exist to provide fairly priced workers' compensation insurance, make workplaces safe, and restore injured workers. To fully represent California, we are committed to our employees by embracing and celebrating our diverse workforce and fostering inclusion to make the workplace a dynamic environment for all. We recognize and reward high performance, yet value a healthy work/life balance.
Special Requirements
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, have LEAP eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may be considered.
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: 4/7/2025Who 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 500 words or less, please describe your leadership philosophy/style and how this will help you successfully lead a team.
Desirable Qualifications
- Familiarity with the Emerging Leader Program or an equivalent leadership development program for front-line employees
- Strong presentation skills and experience facilitating meetings and workshops
- Strong communicator that can effectively interact with employees across all levels of the organization
- Ability to create meaningful relationships with employees across the organization
- Experience creating and developing training workshops and classes
- Creative thinker who is willing to think outside-the-box for solutions
- Strong organization skills that allows you to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience in designing training utilizing principles of adult learning
Benefits
Health Benefits Program (CalPERS), Retirement (CalPERS), Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Group Legal Services Insurance, Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave, Flex Elect Reimbursement Program, Wellness and Recognition, Alternate Work Schedules, Transit Pass Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarship Program, Leadership Training, Mentoring Program
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Carl Agulo
(800) 499-8668
CAgulo@scif.com
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:Rosa Gil-Robles
(800) 499-8668
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.
Background Investigation
Acknowledgement
By applying to this position, you are also acknowledging that you have received the following information:
- California State benefits
- Duty statement/Job Description
- Salary ranges and steps for the classification(s) advertised
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.
