STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III

Join to apply for the STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III role at California Department of Social Services Base pay range: $9,572.00 - $10,867.00. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Position Details: Job Code #: JC-499525, Position #: 800-674-4802-910, Working Title: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER (SSM) III, Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER III. Number of positions: 1. Work Location: Sacramento County. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Department Information The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. The Fiscal Forecasting Branch (FFB) is comprised of three bureaus: Child Care Estimates and Allocations Bureau, Family Engagement and Equity Estimates Bureau, and Children, Adult, and Housing Programs Estimates Bureau. The FFB develops the annual Local Assistance Governor’s Budget and May Revision for public assistance programs administered by the County Welfare Departments and child care agencies. CDSS Guiding Principles: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS. We prioritize community engagement, empowerment, quality services, and data‑defined outcomes. Job Description and Duties The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) seeks a highly motivated, self‑directed Staff Services Manager (SSM) III who enjoys working in a fast paced environment to join the Fiscal Forecasting Branch (FFB). The Branch’s key role is to develop the Local Assistance Budget, satisfy research and data needs for sound decision‑making, and provide fiscal policy oversight of California’s multi‑billion‑dollar social service programs. Under the general direction of the Branch Chief, the SSM III directs and oversees the work of two sections in the apportionment and development of the state budget and fiscal analysis related to legislation impacting the Bureau’s programs. Duties include facilitating budget development meetings and presenting to program partners, the Directorate and control agency personnel. Applicants should have at least a Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in business, math, statistics, finance, economics, or science, combined with prior experience in an analytical capacity. Experience with child care and development programs is beneficial. Special Requirements Provide examples of your leadership ability, including techniques of organizing and motivating groups that show your ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals, including data teams, internal program partners, and external partners and stakeholders. Describe your experience leading a multi‑disciplinary team under a demanding, deadline‑driven environment. Describe your experience working with the California legislative and budgetary processes, state control agencies, and other governmental entities necessary for effective program development, implementation, and evaluation. A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed two pages and must specifically address the three questions above. Final Filing Date: 12/3/2025. 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 workplace. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr