The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) California Departmental of Social Services (CDSS) is seeking innovative thinkers who can identify and improve program operations, are highly motivated self- starters, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. If you enjoy collaborating with community partners to find ways to streamline processes to make them more efficient, this is the perfect position for you.
The Staff Services Manager I (SSMI) of the Family Engagement and Empowerment Division's Field Services Branch is tasked with providing fiscal analytical and programmatic support to Field Services Bureau (FSB) management which oversees agencies participating in the child nutrition programs (CNP) to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, offering training and technical assistance. This position may require travel up to 30 percent.
The SSM I exercises judgment in planning, organizing, directing the workload, and ensuring consistency in the work performed by the employees of the unit. The SSM I must ensure that first line managers have the tools, knowledge and skills to provide proper support and oversight to staff who provide direct support to CACFP program operators and sponsors. Therefore, good judgment in making recommendations, ability to understand the program and make best use of staff skills and abilities is imperative. The SSM I has regular contact with all levels of CDSS staff, CACFP stakeholders, CACFP Sponsors and Program Operators, representatives from USDA, other federal, state and local governmental agencies, Department of Finance, the Health and Human Services Agency, food and nutrition advocates, congressional staff, and tribal leaders.
The SSM I must be flexible, have excellent judgment and interpersonal skills, exceptional leadership and team building skills, the ability to interact with high level officials and program stakeholders. Must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well under pressure, utilize initiative and resourcefulness with ensuring the timely completion of staff assignments within the Bureau.
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Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.
Statement of Qualifications must be no more than two pages in length, size 12-point Arial font.
1. Please describe how you lead staff during a time of change.
2. Describe a time when you had to plan and manage a project from beginning to end. Explain how you set responsibilities and priorities and collaborated with others.
3. What is the difference between Equity and Equality? Why is Equity so important in the administration of social programs?
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) are read and serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Please Note: A notation or reference to other materials such as cover letters, resumes, degrees, exam results or applications DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.
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You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 1/6/2026Who 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 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 Social Services
California Department of Social Services
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
P. O. Box 944243 - MS 8-15-58
Sacramento , CA 94244-2430
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Social Services
California Department of Social Services
Classification & Pay Unit
744 P Street, MS 8-15-58
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:
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
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Benefit information can be found on the website and the website.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Stefanie Callori
(916) 261-7900
[email protected]
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: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.
Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.
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