Job Description
Under the general direction of the State Personnel Programs Assistant Director, SCS Branch Chief, and in collaboration with the State Personnel Programs senior leaders, the SSMII (S) serves as the manager over the Labor, Performance Management, Policy, and Return to Work section. The incumbent will be the subject matter expert on all matters related to collective bargaining, employee-employer relations, performance management, progressive discipline, policies (writing/maintaining), RTW (including, but not limited to, FMLA, NDI/SDI, PDL, Reasonable Accommodation (RAs), Worker's Comp. (WC), etc.) and other complex and sensitive matters while ensuring efficient, effective, and a professional representation of CMD. The incumbent will also be responsible for the supervision and employee development in each of these
respective areas.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-497491
Position #(s):
006-176-4801-100
Working Title:
Chief, Administrative Services & Labor Relations Officer
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) $7,872.00 - $9,781.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
CA Military Dept.
Work Shift:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information As an employee of the CA Military Department (CMD), you are required to perform the "essential functions" of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. You are expected to work cooperatively with all internal/external staff, to provide the highest level of customer service possible while meeting the CMD mission. All employees are required to treat others fairly, honestly, and with respect.
The CMD has free parking; a free gym on-site for employees; and conveniently located within a few miles of major shopping centers, including many restaurants.
Persons employed at the California Military Department must be able to pass a background investigation and LiveScan fingerprinting.
*This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CMD and based on the current telework policy. While the CMD supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.
Department Website:
Special Requirements Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.
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: 11/13/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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
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 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:
Military Department
CA Military Dept.
Attn: State Personnel - Box 27
10601 Bear Hollow Drive
Rancho Cordova , CA 95670-6350
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Military Department
CA Military Dept.
State Personnel - Box 27
10601 Bear Hollow Drive
Rancho Cordova , CA 95670-6350
Attn: Linda Critchfield
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 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 -
A Statement of Qualifications is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be disqualified and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. SOQ must be: - Restate Questions prior to response
- Include the applicant's name, Job Control Number, and Statement of Qualification
- Maximum two (2) pages, must be single-spaced.
- Arial size 11 font
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.
Benefits Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources website at and to the California Public Employees Retirement System website for Health Benefits at .
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Linda Critchfield
(916) 854-3324
linda.critchfield@cmd.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:
Sally Gill
(916) 854-3154
sally.gill@cmd.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.
Statement of Qualifications 1. Describe your leadership skills and provide specific examples of your ability to think strategically and function effectively as a member of a strong management team.
2. Describe your experience working in and/or managing staff/managers who are responsible for the following areas:
Labor Relations (reviewing/writing grievance responses, understanding Bargaining Unit Contracts, etc.)
Performance Management (writing/reviewing counseling/corrective memos, adverse actions, etc.)
Policy Development/Maintenance
Return to Work, including but not limited to, Workers' Comp, Reasonable Accommodation, FMLA/CFRA, etc.
3. Describe your experience and philosophy on how to create and strengthen working relationships within an organization. Provide specific examples of your ability to work effectively with executive leadership within the department as well as external governmental agencies and stakeholders.
4. Describe your experience analyzing complex problems, developing and evaluating alternatives, and recommending effective courses of action to management in areas that relate to Labor, Performance Management, Policy Development, and Return to Work.
5. Describe how you handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines, including how you would shift priorities to be able to meet these deadlines. Explain how you would communicate these changes to management/staff ensuring thorough and timely responses.
Important Information Per the Real ID Act of 2005 effective May 31st, 2025 access to Military Bases will REQUIRE the new "Real ID" license/ID card from the DMV. If you do not have this license, the ONLY OTHER ACCEPTABLE documents are a passport, birth certificate, an active or retired military ID.
For more information about the Real ID Act of 2005 please visit .
For more information on how to apply for a Real ID please visit .
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.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work,