Do you want to work for an organization that encourages creative thinking and celebrates shared values and diversity? Do you believe in cultivating partnerships with organizational leaders by coaching, guiding, and providing critical resources to reinforce employee accountability and to improve overall organizational effectiveness and productivity? If so, we invite you to join the Department of Justice (DOJ) as a limited-term Senior Performance Management Consultant.
The Office of Human Resources' Performance Management Team is looking for a highly motivated and skilled Senior Performance Management Consultant to oversee cross-functional projects that have department-wide impact, provide advice, guidance, and recommendations to a team of superior consultants and departmental leaders on the most complex issues related to work performance, attendance, employee conduct, adverse actions, rejections during probation, and Absence Without Leave; as well as advise, review, and provide feedback on performance memoranda, evaluations, correspondence and investigations; and ensure all performance related plans of actions are in conformance with DOJ policies and procedures, labor contracts, the State of California's progressive discipline process, and control agency policies. The Senior Performance Management Consultant will also be responsible for developing and reviewing policies and procedures and developing and providing training relating to performance management.
Working Conditions
This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento if/when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.
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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 I
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-452484
Position #(s):
420-057-4800-901
Working Title:
Senior Performance Management Consultant
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,963.00 - $8,650.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Work Shift:
Day
Work Week:
Monday-Friday
Department Information
•This position is located in the Division of Operations, Office of Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Management and Discipline Unit.
•Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
•For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at
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: 10/29/2024
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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:
Department of Justice
OHR- Marissa Carmona
Attn: Marissa Carmona (JC-452484)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR- Marissa Carmona
Marissa Carmona (JC-452484)
Office of Human Resources
1300 I Street, Suite 720
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 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 narrative of the relevant skills, knowledge, training, and experience you possess and why that makes you the most qualified for the position. The Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than two pages in length. Cover letters, resumes, and other materials do not take the place of a SOQ, and application packages without an SQQ may not be considered.
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:
•Possess strong interpersonal, analytical, communication, project management, and conflict management skills
•Ability to mentor, guide, and train team members
•Open minded, approachable, and supportive
•Customer focused
•Ability to maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with, customers, colleagues, and all levels of management
•Ability to exercise initiative, flexibility, and adaptability, especially with respect to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
•Ability to be a creative and resourceful problem solver
•Experience effectively working under pressure
•Be dependable, honest, and credible
•Possess knowledge of and experience with State of California, California Department of Human Resources, and State Personnel Board laws, rules, regulations, acts, policies, procedures, and precedential decisions relating to the performance management and discipline
Benefits 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.
Human Resources Contact:
Marissa Carmona
(279) 599-3247
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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
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.
Additional Job Related Information
Additional Application Filing Information: Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your applications will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either the electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
This is a 12-month limited term postion, but may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become a permanent position based on operational needs.
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.