Job Description

Job Description and Duties

All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Are you looking for an exciting career in the field of Human Resources? Are you a confident, hard-working individual who is committed to achieving excellence? Do you enjoy being a leader? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Staff Services Manager I job is for you!. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has a career opportunity waiting for you! To learn more about us, please see  All applicants will be considered, however SROA/Surplus candidates will be given priority.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, Talent Acquisition Section, the Staff Services Manager I is responsible for leading and managing a team of Human Resources professionals responsible for all aspects of the hiring and recruitment process. The incumbent will ensure the hiring and selection process follows civil service laws, rules and regulations. This includes but is not limited to the review of hiring packages to ensure merit-based hiring decisions, exam planning, development and implementation, classification and compensation, recruitment, and outreach. The Staff Services Manager I will provide consultation on the most sensitive and complex human resources management issues while providing support to team members. The incumbent will also work in partnership with the Outreach Manager to ensure the implementation of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Recruitment Plan.

Travel required up to 10% of the time.

Here is the link to the exam bulletin for Staff Services Manager I CalCareers

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION AND GRANTED AN INTERVIEW, YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR STATE APPLICATION AND A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (PROVIDED BELOW). THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIANOARE MUST BE NUMBERED AND THE QUESTIONS RESPONDED TO SEPERATLY. ADDITIONALLY, RESUMES WILL NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF A STATE APPLICATION OR SUPLEMENTAL QUESTIONAIRE.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• T his position may be eligible for part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.

Special Requirements

• This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.; for more information about E-Verify, please go to
• Travel required ten percent (10%) of the time.

Benefits

CDTFA appreciates and proudly celebrates diversity with an emphasis of an inclusive atmosphere in all levels of the organization. CTDFA is a participant in The Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) Capitol Cohort to advance racial equality and advance opportunities for all in California. Employees of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities, gender orientations and personal experiences are welcomed to contribute to the success of CDTFA.

The CDTFA was presented with the Large State Employer of the Year Award for 2018 from The Association of California State Employees with Disabilities (ACSED); showcasing CDTFA’s support of employment, promotion, and fair treatment of persons with disabilities.

CDTFA values its staff and is dedicated to employee career development. Our agency supports the development of staff by offering training to flourish in their position and programs to promote and explore upward mobility.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Nearby (third-party) parking.
• Convenient public transportation.
• Located near Downtown, major freeway access, multiple eateries, DOCO, and Golden 1 Center.

Working for the State offers 

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

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Requirements

To be considered for this position applicants must include the (SQ) for this recruitment. Applications without an SQ or an SQ that does not directly answer all the items below will not be considered . The SQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The CDTFA will not consider applicants who fail to provide an SQ with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SQ.

Additionally, your SQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length,  Arial Font Size 11,  single-spaced and must include:

• Your name on SQ    
• The Job Control number on SQ

Please respond directly to the following SQ items below:

1. Describe your experience and background in classification and compensation; and hiring and recruitment. What makes you a qualified candidate to be a SSM I in Talent Acquisition?

1. Describe your ability to effectively work and communicate with others. What do you feel is an effective leadership style for this SSM I position?   

You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position. 

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - A completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) must be submitted with your STD. 678 in order to be considered for this position. Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire Requirement section of this job posting for additional information.

Job Tags

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