Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Director of the School Facilities and Transportation Services Division (SFTSD), the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) is responsible for directing and managing the Emergency Services Team (EST) to ensure the effective, efficient, and equitable administration of the California Department of Education’s (CDE) emergency management activities. In addition to providing leadership and oversight, the SSM II is actively engaged in carrying out the day-to-day responsibilities of the unit, including the development of guidance materials, coordination with partner agencies, and direct involvement in emergency planning and response operations.

The SSM II plays a central role in advancing CDE’s efforts in emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery by delivering timely and ac tionable information to local educational agencies (LEAs), supporting their ability to protect students, staff, and school communities. As one of CDE’s primary contacts during emergencies, the SSM II is subject to 24-hour on-call status and must be available for disaster assignments with little notice.

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Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

Special Requirements

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Interested applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a narrative discussion outlining specific and relevant experience, education, and training which qualifies you to perform the duties listed in the duty statement.

Please discuss the following in your SOQ:

1. Describe your experience in emergency management, including supervisory duties.

2. Any relevant training you completed.

3. Describe your approach to organizing and conducting yourself in an emergency situation, ensuring you remain calm and professional.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge in Federal and State of California’s disaster assistance programs and processes; experience with change management; excellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiating, and the ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders, other governmental agencies, and the public; ability to manage complex and sensitive management issues, recommend and implement solutions; ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk; experience in the emergency management field and having functioned in an emergency center or incident command post.

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website:  Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

• How to Apply for state jobs:
• Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer account are highly recommended.
• DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.
• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
• For civil service classifications, do not use working titles.
• If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD. 678), use the revised 06/2024 version.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or diploma. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. List of approved agencies:
• Please note that the CalCareer system  will not allow you to make changes to your application once it is submitted.
• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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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 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 -

  A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS IS REQUIRED. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions. Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.
  For assistance in completing the SOQ, we encourage you to watch the following video:
  

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