[Nfbc-info] FYI FW: Staff Services Manager I (SSMI), Independent Living and Assistive Technology Section

[Michael Hingson]

From: Xavier, Joe at DOR [mailto:Joe.Xavier at dor.ca.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 06:55 AM
To: Xavier, Joe at DOR
Subject: Staff Services Manager I (SSMI), Independent Living and Assistive
Technology Section

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Classification Title: Staff Services Mgr I

Location: Sacramento

Position Number: 813-069-4800-XXX

Time Base: Full Time

Tenure: Limited Term (12 months)

Salary: $ 5,181.00 - 6,437.00

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Neva Fairrington

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: 916-558-5813

**This is a 12 month limited term position that may be extended and/or may
become permanent pending budget approval**

Final Filing Date: Until Filled. Applicant screening will begin November 11,
2014.

The Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) employs approximately 1,900 employees
in 12 bargaining units in over 85 office locations throughout the state.
They administer the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country
providing services and advocacy to assist people with disabilities to live
independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which
they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling and vocational
rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers
they serve.

The Independent Living and Assistive Technology Section of the Department of
Rehabilitation (DOR) is part of California's independent living network,
which includes 28 independent living centers (ILCs), Assistive Technology
Device Lending Libraries and Re-Use Centers,

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) sites, California Foundation for Independent
Living Centers (CFILC), and the State Independent Living Council (SILC).

Under the direct supervision of the Staff Services Manager II, Independent
Living and Assistive Technology Section (ILATS), the Staff Services Manager
I supervises program and administration of the Independent Living (IL),
Assistive Technology (AT), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Programs. The
Staff Services Manager 1 assists with developing and managing, program
policy, procedures, budget, and grants. The incumbent supervises ILATS staff
including coordinating the activities of the IL, AT, and TBI programs with
other programs of the Department.

Desirable Qualifications:

.     A strong familiarity of DOR's Independent Living and of the federal
and state regulations that apply to these programs.

.     Ability to articulate and demonstrate skills in leadership and
motivation of staff.

.     A demonstrated knowledge of DOR's mission, organization, goals,
functions and policies, as well as how they interact with other state,
federal and local entities.

.     Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working
relationships with Staff; with executive directors and board members of
independent living centers; as well as with other stakeholders.

.     Ability to represent the Department while displaying leadership and
sound judgment in various settings.

.     Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, customer
service, strong analytical and well developed critical thinking skills.

.     Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a management team
member to plan, develop, and implement statewide policies and procedures.

.     Ability to mentor and develop staff, recognizing and making good use
of an individual employee's strengths.

.     Ability to remain flexible with constantly changing priorities.

.     Demonstrated ability to use interpersonal, networking and conflict
resolution skills to effectively and successfully collaborate with
individuals at all levels in the Department with empathy and mutual respect;
and, to speak to and negotiate issues face to face and in writing.

WHO MAY APPLY:

Individuals who have eligibility for appointment to the above class (e.g.
transfer, list, reinstatement). Interested parties should submit a resume,
statement of qualifications and the Std. 678 State Application (available at
<http://www.calhr.ca.gov> www.calhr.ca.gov). Employment provisions as
outlined by the Department of Personnel Administration's State Restriction
of Appointments (SROA) policy will prevail).

All eligible employees are encouraged to apply. Applications may be screened
based upon seniority, surplus status, and/or skill set. Only the most
competitive applicants will be interviewed.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

If you would like to apply, you must complete the following steps.

1.      Create a profile on the  <http://jobs.ca.gov> jobs.ca.gov website.

2.      You will need to complete the profile information and a State
Application (STD678) in printed format to mail in.

3.      Note: You will need to take and pass the Staff Services Manager I
online examination located at  <https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm1/>
https://exams.spb.ca.gov/exams/ssm1/ in order to be eligible for application
and potential interview. (Please note that the login information for the
examination is the same as for your profile located at jobs.ca.gov)

4.      Mail your Standard Application (STD678), Resume, and Statement of
Qualifications to;

Department of Rehabilitation

ATTN: Neva Fairrington, 3rd Floor

721 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

The position is open until filled and for a limited term. Application review
will commence on November 11, 2014.