State of California
SSM I (Specialist) - Workforce Diversity Specialist
State of California, Sacramento, CA, United States
This position is located in the city of Sacramento .
Under the general direction of the Stakeholder Initiatives Officer in the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Division, the Workforce Diversity Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation initiatives to recruit and retain a highly qualified and diverse workforce. In close partnership with the IDEA Division leadership and in consultation with the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) executive team, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) (SSM I-Spec) will establish, implement, and monitor strategies to ensure DOR maintains the diverse workforce with the necessary language and cultural skills to enable the department to serve all Californians with disabilities. This includes targeted recruitment strategies, upward mobility services, and employee recognition programs that promote diversity and equity in our workforce. The position may be located at any DOR office; travel to Sacramento and throughout California may be required.
The first round of screening applications will begin on November 01, 2024.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-453188
Position #(s):
813-046-4800-XXX
Working Title:
SSM I (Specialist) - Workforce Diversity Specialist
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I $6,963.00 - $8,650.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
If mailing in an application, include JC#453188 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
Required Application Documents: Please submit the following items listed below. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely will not be considered for this job.
• Application Package Checklist (if mailing in an application).
• A fully complete State Employment Application, STD. 678, through your CalCareer Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the minimum qualifications listed on the Classification Specifications should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Resume - no more than two (2) pages in length and font size no smaller than 12 pt. ARIAL.
• A "Statement of Qualifications" is a document describing how a candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for this position. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that is no more than two (2) pages, single spaced, Arial 12-point font, and one-inch margins.
1. Discuss your experience working with diverse groups. Highlight how you adapt your approach to build trust and understanding across different cultures or sectors.
2. Describe your experience to design and provide consultation to internal and external partners to promote best practices for workforce diversity and the benefits of workforce diversity.
3. Discuss your lived and/or professional experience that speaks to your commitment to a recruitment, retention, and upward mobility of a diverse workforce.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Attn: Personnel, Unit 046, PAS#240603, JC-453186
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Personnel, Unit 046, PAS$240603, JC-453186
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -
Please see Special Requirements for instructions.
Benefits
There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:
- Pension through CALPERS
- Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
- Medical benefits into retirement
- Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
- Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
- Paid Holidays
- School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Death Benefits
- Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
- Disability Insurance Programs
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Wellness Services
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Gurmeena Rai
(916) 558-5800
Gurmeena.Rai@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.