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Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Policy and Program Development Division, the Self-Determination Program (SDP) Branch Manager formulates, develops and implements policies and processes associated with SDP. The position provides statewide leadership and direction and ensures a strong programmatic focus on person-centered service planning, service access and equity, and cultural and linguistic competence as well as uphold the values of the Lanterman Act in support of the Department of Developmental Services (Department) mission.

This position is eligible to participate in the Department's hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to Department guidelines.

This position will be required to report to the designated onsite location four days per week effective July 1, 2025. The Department maintains offices in Orange and Sacramento Counties; additional locations may be added in the future. The office for onsite reporting will be determined following selection of the candidate.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Onsite work is performed in an office environment. The northern office is in a multi-story building in downtown Sacramento and the southern office is in a former developmental center campus setting. Work requires the use of a state-issued personal computer, review of documents, making telephone calls, and other job-related tasks for periods of up to four hours. May require working under stressful conditions and irregular hours during peak workload periods. Requires daytime and overnight travel (up to 15 percent) to locations throughout the State of California and on occasion, travel outside of California.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

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Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist
* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-469652

Position #(s):

472-574-7500-001

Working Title:

Self-Determination Program Branch Manager

Classification:

C. E. A.

$10,048.00 - $12,161.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The DDS is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include:

* First floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
* Café with multiple vendors
* Outdoor seating for meal breaks
* Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
* Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
* Lactation rooms

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, experience and/or training that would qualify him/her for this position, related to the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities, Special Personal Requirements, and Desirable Qualifications. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than three pages in length.

Applicants are required to follow all instructions, as failure to do so can result in disqualification from the examination process. All applicants successful in the examination process are placed on an eligibility list. Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ or answer the questions below may not be considered. A resume and/or cover letter do not take place of an SOQ.

The Self-Determination Program is California's service option with maximum individual control and personal accountability. In your own words, please:

* Explain how you would determine whether the program is successful.
* Determine whether and what changes are needed to protect the program.
* Identify the personality traits and professional work habits that you believe would make you successful in this role, and include two specific examples of your demonstrated track record of exercising those traits and habits.

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: 4/11/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

N/A

Attn: Claudia Lutz

Exam Unit

1215 O Street, MS 10-40

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

N/A

Claudia Lutz

Exam Unit

1215 O Street, MS 10-40

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 -

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

Must possess the knowledge of The Lanterman Act, developmental disabilities, the regional center (RC) service system, and processes and protocols in California state government. Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration including management, supportive staff services, and employee supervision.

Must have the ability to supervise and train subordinate staff. Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with department and RC staff, the public, and others; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental needs.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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 of: The programs, policies, and activities of the Department, including the developmental centers and RCs; knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch, principles and practices of policy formulation and development.

Ability to: Plan, organize, and oversee; gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators and advise on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, community engagement groups, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyzes complex problems and recommend effective courses of action.

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Claudia Lutz

(916) 322-7784

claudia.lutz@dds.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:

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

(916) 654-1888

OHRAS@dds.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.

Additonal Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Remove Any Confidential Information

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.

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