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Location

Sacramento County, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description and Duties

Come join our amazing Program Control team! The Program Control Section (PCS) is responsible for fiscal and program control activities for the Division of Engineering (DOE) and the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Enterprise financial activities in construction contract payments as well as Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Buyers functions.  PCS plays a lead role in the management of DOE’s planning and budgeting activities and oversees many specific budget areas. PCS serves as an informational and training hub for the functions in its business area and coordinates closely with other divisions and program control groups throughout DWR.

Under the general direction of the PCS Manager, the Staff Services Manager I will supervise analytical staff performing financial activities related to buyers functions, construction contract payments, as well as assist in planning and monitoring divisional budgets. As a working-level supervisor, independently perform the most difficult and sensitive work assignments related to the division’s interactions on financial management activities of the State Water Project and other DWR divisions and programs.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle.  Travel to field offices may require overnight travel. 

Must be able to maintain and handle sensitive information confidentially, tactfully and professionally.  The activities require a broad background in fiscal disciplines such as accounting and budgeting as they relate to State Service and the Department in general as well as a strong technical understanding of current computer hardware and software applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access. 

Good communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety.  DWR offers a hybrid workplace model that is designed to support a workforce of both office-centered and remote-centered workers.  Regular and consistent attendance - whether office-centered or remote-centered - is essential to the successful performance in this position. 

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:

• Detail-oriented, effective communicator who can build solid working relationships with management, peers, staff, and clients.
• Possess the interpersonal skills and professional demeanor necessary to effectively supervise staff, encourage a collaborative team environment, and provide superior customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities ensuring management and client needs are addressed;
• ability to lead collaborative team, assignment, and brainstorming meetings;
• knowledge of and ability to exercise independent judgment in making decisions and taking action in accordance with Government Codes, Public Contract Code, State laws and Department policies and procedures including the rules, regulations and policies governing State Contract Authority and related fiscal obligations, personnel and human resources;
• strong written and verbal communication, experience developing and providing presentations and training;
• understanding of data analysis and SAP or other complex programs that store relational data and information;
• experience in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access, and  PowerBI; and
• the ability to effectively control confidential and sensitive issues.

Benefits

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. We’re also located right next to Light Rail for an easy commute – we’ll even reimburse you for a portion of your monthly public transit pass!

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed Standard State Application (Std. 678), resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to the address shown.  A SOQ is a minimum one page, maximum 3 pages in length, single-spaced and 12-point Arial font document that addresses the candidate’s education and experience as it relates to the duties listed in this job advertisement. A notation or reference to other materials such as a resume or the application, will not be considered. Please reference the SAP Position #50002723 and Job Control #418935 on your application, resume and SOQ.

Failure to provide requested documents and information may result in automatic disqualification from the hiring process . A resume is required but does not take the place of the SOQ or full application package.

You are not required to be on an eligibility list at the time you apply for this position. Simply submit your application today using the provided instructions.  List eligibility will eventually be required, however, prior to hiring. You may qualify for list eligibility at any time prior to hiring by visiting , clicking on Exam/Assessment Search, and searching for the exam based on the classification indicated in the job advertisement.

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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 - 3 pages max, typed document in Arial 12 pt font.

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