Inland Deserts Region Administration Program Manager

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to lead a team of hard working and dedicated administrative professionals who support the work of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) Inland Deserts Region? CDFW's Inland Deserts Region is seeking a motivated and independent individual to work as Supervisor I.

Under the general direction of the Inland Deserts Regional Manager, the Supervisor I is re sponsible for supervising and coordinating critical components of the administrative and staff services functions for the Inland Deserts Region. In addition to directly supervising a team of Analyst I/II's and Office Technicians, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the more difficult and/or sensitive analytical and administrative tasks associated with a variety of administrative activities including budgeting and budget preparation, fiscal controls and accounting; personnel management, contract management, grant management, employee relations, facilities and program management.

The incumbent must be familiar with administrative practices and principles and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures required by Department of Fish and Wildlife and other control agencies.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Supervisor I: Exam Bulletin Link

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Most work will be sitting for long periods of time using a computer keyboard, attending meetings virtual or in-person meetings. May involve walking or standing for brief periods. The position is required to be in the office four days a week and is eligible for a telework one day a week depending on operational needs. Travel may be required up to 5% within the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). to attend meetings, work with direct reports statewide, and visiting field facilities with rough terrain and wet environments with extremes of heat and cold.

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:

• Deep knowledge and experience with budgets, state budgeting process and the use of FI$Cal.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; handle sensitive and confidential assignments with tact and diplomacy, meet short deadlines, change priorities quickly, and independently analyze situations and take appropriate action.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse individuals and teams. 
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor under pressure.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-601-4800-001and RPA Number E-R6 ADMIN 26-003 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

Resume – Resumes will be reviewed in addition to the STD 678 for employment history. Resumes must include the complete to and from dates (MM/DD/YYYY) and hours worked per week.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.