Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in being a member of a dynamic team working to uphold the rights of the People of California? Consider joining the Public Rights Division Executive team at the California Department of Justice in a role supporting the Chief Assistant Attorney General, interfacing with various departmental figureheads, and leading the Executive office that supports the Division.

Under the direction of the Chief Assistant Attorney General (Chief), the Staff Services Manager II (SSM) performs at the full supervisory level, providing the Chief with expertise on highly complex and sensitive policy evaluation, managing the administrative activities, and resolving difficult program-related issues within the Public Rights Division (PRD, Division) of the California Department of Justice. The Division serves Californians by safeguarding the State's environment and natural resources, protecting state lands, maintaining competitive markets, preventing fraudulent business practices, protecting consumers against misleading advertising claims, preserving charitable assets, and protecting civil rights.

The SSM serves as a highly skilled internal consultant to the Chief, working closely with the Division’s 12 Senior Assistant Attorneys General, Supervising Deputy Attorneys General, and approximately 600 legal professionals to accomplish the mission of the Public Rights Division. The SSM is a subject matter generalist possessing strong analytical skills and managerial abilities, and will be responsible for supervising a team of professionals committed to excellence in the PRD Executive Office; overseeing fiscal and personnel matters within the Division; managing the $200+ million dollar budget; monitoring expenditures, collections, and projections for over a dozen sections with multiple fund sources; and serving as liaison with other departmental programs including budgets, accounting, personnel, contracts, client matters, legislation, budget change proposals, facilities, property control, and procurement.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• Clearly indicate the Job Code(s), location(s), and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.

• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at .

Application Instructions

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: 5/30/2025

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 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 Justice

Public Rights Division, Executive Unit

Attn: Special Smith (JC-475447)

1300 I Street, Suite 1030

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice

Public Rights Division, Executive Unit

Attn: Special Smith (JC-475477)

1300 I Street, Suite 1030

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 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 - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed in no more than two pages in length. Please note that failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions may result in disqualification from the hiring process. 
  In your statement, please address the following questions: 
  1. Describe how your experience and qualifications make you the best candidate for this position.
  2. Describe your experience in managing a large budget comprised of multiple fund sources and restrictions. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Special Smith
(916) 210-6666
[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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
[email protected]

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.

Additional Information on Application Filing

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date-stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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