CVFPB Administrative Division Manager

Job Description and Duties

(Note: This position and the Administrative Division will be moving to Rancho Cordova in 2027)

Under the general direction of the Executive Officer for the Board, the Manager I manages the Administrative Division and has overall responsibility for managing a wide variety of administrative operations and agency-wide support in the areas of Board meeting logistics, personnel management, business services, fee collection, land management, logistics, budgeting, and contract management to meet existing and future Legislative mandates governing the Board’s operations. This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others and maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance.

The Manager I will be a key member of the Executive Management team of the Board, and will provide leadership of the Administrative Division and support for the Board’s other Divisions, including managing the operating budget, the budget change proposal process, contracting, human resources, legislative tracking, fee collection, and grant program development. The Manager I is also responsible for development of State Leadership and Accountability plans and reporting, Continuity of Operations planning, and other mandated organizational reporting. The Manager I will oversee the most complex, confidential, and sensitive administrative matters and will advise the Executive Officer and management team on these matters. The Manager I is also expected to become familiar with and evaluate work processes and develop and lead adoption of revised processes to make them more efficient while still meeting program requirements.

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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:

• Flexibility/Adaptability: Demonstrate openness to new organizational structures, procedures, and technology. Exhibit flexibility in accepting additional responsibilities. Foster curiosity and understanding of reasons behind processes and adjust processes for better outcomes.
• Organizational Skills: Keep work prioritized and organized. Logically approach situations: Display strong decision-making skills that promote effectiveness and reflect Board standards and core values.
• Project Management: Develop work plans with tasks, timeframes, milestones, resources, and dependencies; monitor progress.
• Leading Change/Change Management: Lead adaptation to changing circumstances and priorities while remaining committed to the Board’s vision, mission, values, and goals.

Benefits

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Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit 

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, cover letter, and a Statement of Qualifications. Please reference SAP Position #50039732 and Job Control #532885 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

Include a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) detailing how you exhibit the desired qualifications for this role. The SOQ may be a maximum of two (2) pages using Arial font size no smaller than 11 pt. Your cover letter must include a discussion of why you are interested in this role.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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 - See Special Instructions for additional details.
• Other - Cover Letter