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This series specification describes program supervision and management classifications used throughout state service in the administration of state programs, including a wide variety of departmental program areas, administrative functions, budgeting, planning, training, management, regulatory and legislative functions, human resources, and policy analysis and formulation. Incumbents in this series are typically subject matter generalists who have demonstrated possession of strong analytical skills, supervisory and/or managerial abilities, and personal qualifications to succeed in a broad range of settings. Incumbents in this series are responsible for the effective resolution and oversight of a broad range of governmental, supervisory, and/or managerial issues. Incumbents conduct and/or review analytical work; formulate procedures, policies, and program alternatives; make recommendations on a broad spectrum of administrative and program-related problems; review and analyze proposed legislation and advise management on its impact or potential impact; represent the state or a given department as assigned; and perform other related work.

Manager I

Under general direction, the Manager I is the first management level with significant responsibilities for formulating or administering agency or departmental policies and programs or other technical functions. Incumbents may act as primary subject matter experts, recognized authority, and advisor with direct policy influence over program areas. Incumbents are members of the management team with direct influence over programs with state-wide or multi- departmental impacts.

This classification is eligible for the following pay:

$8,715 - $9,899 Base Salary (paid every month)

In addition to the above pay items, employees are eligible for medical benefits (health, dental, vision) and may be eligible for other pay differentials.

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

 

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates who are within six months of satisfying the minimum qualifications will be admitted to the examination, but they must fully meet the requirement(s) before being eligible for appointment.

Experience 

Four years of work experience performing analytical, technical, clerical, or customer service duties. 

An additional three years of professional analytical and/or technical experience, one year of which must be equivalent to a Supervisor I or higher.

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Education: 
Academic education from an accredited college/university may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis; and 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge: 

Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services; principles and practices of employee supervision, development, and training; program management; formal and informal aspects of the legislative process; the administration and department's goals and policies; governmental functions and organization at the state and local level; a supervisor/manager’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment which is free of discrimination and harassment.

Ability to:
Reason logically and creatively utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively both orally and in writing; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work; review and edit written reports, utilize interdisciplinary teams effectively in the conduct of studies; manage a complex departmental program; establish and maintain project priorities; develop and effectively utilize all available resources; and effectively promote equal opportunity in employment while maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Special Personal Requirements
Demonstrated ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact.

 

Status Exam # Cutoff Date
Open 4832 Until filled View Exam Posting
Open 4833 Until filled View Exam Posting

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