Office Manager

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Working Conditions


Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.


Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

The incumbent works in an office setting in the Legal Affairs Division suite, with artificial light and temperature control.


Plenty of free parking, a comfortable work environment, and close to shopping, restaurants, and freeways.


The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and any executive order or law in effect, which currently requires a minimum of four in-office days. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-534374


Position #(s):
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Working Title:
Office Manager


Classification:
SUPERVISOR I $7,172.00 - $8,910.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Telework


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Facility:
Legal Affairs Division


Department Information
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The Legal Division provides legal services to the Department's Executive staff, bureaus, programs, boards, and a commission. The Legal Division serves as in-house counsel for the Director, and the Department's constituent agencies. Its attorneys regularly attend and provide legal advice at meetings and hearings held by the Department's constituent agencies. It provides legal analysis and opinions on laws, issues, and proposed legislation relevant to the Department and its constituent agencies, including the regulatory licensing laws of the Business and Professions Code, conflict of interest laws, the rulemaking process, and administrative adjudications. It also provides advice on government contracts, employer-employee matters such as equal employment opportunity issues and employee disciplinary matters, the Open Meetings Act, the Public Records Act, and the Information Practices Act. It serves as litigation liaison for the Department with the Office of the Attorney General.


Special Requirements
Conflict of Interest: This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of leaving office.


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: 10/15/2026
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 Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Attn: Recruitment Technician, JC 534374, GP
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321


Sacramento , CA 95834


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Consumer Affairs
Office of Human Resources
Recruitment Technician, JC 534374, GP
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321


Sacramento , CA 95834
Please note: The drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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 - In order to be considered for this position and be granted an interview, you must submit your application and a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Responses must be no more than 2-pages in length, size 12-point Arial font.
  Based on your review of the duty statement, explain how your experience makes makes you the best candidate for this position.
  

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.


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:


Ideal candidate must be well organized and be able to work both independently and as a team member, while supervising support staff. Ideal candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. State experience is beneficial, but not required. A positive attitude and dependability is critical in the role.


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



Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Grace Rodriguez
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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
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Filing Instructions


If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification ( please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.


Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.


Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.


Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678).


Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.

Multiple positions may become available.


Electronic Submission:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.


U.S Postal Service Mail:

Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.


Hand Delivery:

Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.


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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.