Supervisor, Management, Program ​/ Project Manager

Overview

Position Details

Working Title:

Unit Manager

Position #:

-006 | Job Code #: JC-505635

Classification:
SUPERVISOR I

Salary: $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.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) mission is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The Research, Automation, and Data Division (RADD) mission is to improve how the Department collects, manages, and deploys data to support the delivery of government social services, including automation and continuous quality improvement, data governance, and research partnerships.

Position role: A Unit Manager (Supervisor I) leads initiatives within the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Modernization and Automation Support (EMAS) unit. This role supports statewide policy, efficient benefit delivery, and innovation for key safety net programs.

Under the general direction of the Section Manager (Supervisor II), the Unit Manager supervises a multidisciplinary team of analysts and drives modernization efforts for California's EBT system. Responsibilities include planning and prioritizing work, monitoring progress, and ensuring deliverables align with modernization goals. The role oversees automation and technology improvements that impact the public and enterprise automation tools that support CDSS processes.

The position provides strategic recommendations to executive leadership, coordinates with internal and external partners for seamless service integration, and engages stakeholders through outreach and user research to deliver inclusive, accessible solutions. Additional duties include supporting county compliance evaluations, managing administrative functions, and safeguarding program integrity and data privacy.

For more information on duties, see the attached duty statement.

Special Requirements

Please note:

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with your application. Applications without an SOQ may be disqualified. Do not include confidential information in documents submitted for this vacancy. Examples of confidential information include SSN, birthday/age, photos, IDs, driver’s license number (if not required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. SOQ length and content requirements are provided in the duty posting.

• SOQ is required in addition to the STD 678 application and may determine eligibility.
• SOQ must address each specified statement and be no longer than three pages using at least 11-point font.
• Describe how your experience translates to the responsibilities in the Duty Statement; detail leadership through organizational changes; describe a situation where you implemented a new idea under tight deadlines.

Employment history on the application is required. If meeting minimum qualifications with education, include unofficial transcripts for verification; official transcripts may be requested porary Training and Development assignments may be considered and must be approved.

Application Instructions: Complete applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 2/2/2026.

Who May Apply: Current employees in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus eligibility. SROA/Surplus candidates receive priority; others may be considered if no SROA/Surplus apply.

How to Apply: Submit application packages electronically through  or via mail/drop-off as detailed in the posting. Required documents include the STD 678, and SOQ as described above. Resume is optional.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The state maintains a drug-free workplace policy.