Program Manager

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• Job Code
  : JC-510395
• Position #(s):
  
  -005
• Working Title
  :
  Employment Program Manager I
• Classification
  : EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MANAGER I
• Salary Range
  : $6,525.00 - $8,170.00
• Number of Positions
  : 1
• Work Location
  :
  Yuba County (1114 Yuba Street, Marysville, CA 95901)
• Telework
  :
  Hybrid
• Job Type
  :
  Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift
  : 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Work Week
  :
  Monday – Friday

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers to build the economy of the Golden State. Learn more at

Under the direction of the Employment Program Manager II, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Workforce Services Program activities and special programs in the local Workforce Services America's Job Center of California. The role monitors productivity, provides timely feedback to staff, management and partners, and coordinates with the management team in planning and setting goals, as well as collaborating with partners and other community organizations.

The position is located in Marysville but requires travel to multiple locations within the Northern Division. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.

Employees will be required to report to the headquarters office on assigned in‑office days. Telework schedules are at the discretion of the Department and may change as business needs arise.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your Cal Career Account at

Only one application should be submitted. Electronic applications via Cal Career are preferred and processed faster.

Non‑electronic applicants must mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address listed below. Ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code, Position Number, and the Classification Title on page 3 of the Form 678.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the Explanations section on page 3.
• Remove and do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire (Page 10) with the application. This page is for examination use only.
• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

To apply, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination, unless you already have valid list eligibility. The exam for Employment Program Manager I will be available from 05/05/2026 to 05/19/2026.

For more information about the State hiring process, see the provided resources.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date of 3/18/2026.

Who may apply: individuals in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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