Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento. 

• This position provides hybrid telework opportunities. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees are required to be in alignment with the Governor's Executive Order N-22-25.

Under general direction, the Staff Services Manager II serves as the Integrated Communications Manager, leading the development and execution of strategic communications, branding, marketing, and outreach efforts for CDA. This position supervises a team of Managers and performs in a senior operational leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing key operational functions within a department or unit. This position ensures the effective implementation of strategies, manages staff, and supports the successful execution of projects or campaigns. The role involves working closely with senior leadership to align team efforts with organizational goals, ensuring that messaging, initiatives, and overall operations meet strategic priorities. The incumbent fosters collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, brand consistency, and the integration of key values such as equity, inclusivity, and organizational growth. 

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, resume, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process () . Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

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: 

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at  Careers@aging.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

Statewide travel up to 10%

Special Requirements

This position is designated under the  . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application 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, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. 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 and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

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 in communications, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field within marketing and communications.
• Professional experience in strategic marketing, branding, and communications roles, preferably in a public sector or nonprofit setting.
• Experience in digital marketing: Proficiency in digital marketing strategies, including social media management, search engine optimization (SEO), and website design.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other multi-media production applications.
• Analytical skills: Experience with data analysis and interpretation to inform strategic decision-making and optimize marketing campaigns.
• Experience with Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the page on the CalHR website.  

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Statement of Qualifications’ (SOQ) purpose is to introduce questions that require a narrative response on how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Must include applicant’s full name (Last, First)
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document
• Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order
• The SOQ must be typed and titled “Statement of Qualifications
• Each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed
•  The SOQ must not exceed one page in length and must have a font size of 11 points or large

1. Based on the duty statement, please describe why your experience, knowledge, and skills make you a competitive candidate for this position.

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 -

  Statement of Qualification: A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678).  Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.  Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications.  Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, 3 days per week,

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