Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Do you want to support the ecological and economic well-being of the largest estuary on the West Coast? The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy (Conservancy) is seeking an experienced professional with strong administrative and supervisory expertise to oversee, guide, and manage the Conservancy’s Administration Division, including budgeting, accounting, grants and contracts administration, procurement, business services, travel, facilities, information technology, communications, auditing, and human resources (HR).

The Administrative Manager is directly responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures; performing human resources and audit-related duties; and managing the most complex aspects of budget, accounting, grants, and contracts. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead administrative operations that support

executive leadership and program teams, while working closely with executive management to help shape and advance the organization’s programs.

The Conservancy is a small, collaborative, and mission-driven organization that works across departments and disciplines to protect, enhance, and restore the Delta’s economy, agriculture, working landscapes, and environment.

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Telework:

• Conservancy staff work in-person two days a week. Headquarters for this position is located at 1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6, West Sacramento; Telework agreements may change with reasonable notice.

This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended, or be cancelled at any time.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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Special Requirements

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678), otherwise the application may be considered incomplete. A resume does not replace the information that is required on the application form.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. (see  CalHR class specifications). Provide your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification at the time of application. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience

• Demonstrated supervisory experience, including the ability to mentor, coach, motivate, and develop staff while promoting accountability and professional growth.
• Experience managing a broad range of administrative functions, including budgeting, accounting, grants and contracts administration, procurement, business services, travel, facilities, information technology, communications, auditing, and human resources.
• Experience working collaboratively with state control agencies, such as the Department of Finance (DOF), Department of General Services (DGS), and California Department of Human Resources (CalHR).
• Experience developing, implementing, and updating policies and procedures to support effective and compliant operations.
• Experience overseeing or managing audits, including fiscal, compliance, operational, or program audits, and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Experience preparing and communicating information effectively to a variety of audiences, including executive leadership, staff, external partners, and oversight entities

Benefits

• Alternate schedule and liberal telework options.
• Generous paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family.
• Excellent pension plan.
• Optional 401(k)/457(b) and pre-tax medical and dependent care reimbursement programs.
• Bicycle commuter incentive program and public transit subsidy.
• Free parking.
• Positive team environment that values work-life balance

Further information on the benefits of working for the State of California:

Reporting Location

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy

1450 Halyard Drive, Suite 6

West Sacramento, CA 95691

Please specify RPA 29799 and JC-504102 on your state application.

Examination Information:

Those interested in obtaining employment with any state agency must apply and compete in the state’s merit-based recruitment and hiring process.  To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement:

Successful examination applicants are placed on a hiring eligibility list.  If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination.  Applicants should refer to their examination results or check their CalCareers account for specific list eligibility expiration dates and/or to re-take the examination when necessary.  

For questions regarding the examination process, please contact the at  DGSExams@dgs.ca.gov .

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.
• Other -

  REQUIRED – Supplemental Questionnaire.  Please see the Supplemental Questionnaire section on the job advertisement for details and instructions.

• Other -

  Cover Letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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