Staff Services Manager I

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II, the incumbent is responsible for leading staff in the completion of acquisitions and Grants for CARB. Supervise professional staff in the completion of acquisitions and grants activities of CARB and CalEPA. Direct and advise CARB and CalEPA management and staff in all phases of acquisitions and grants, ensuring efficient and cost-effective methods are legal and objective and in compliance with but not limited to the State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Contracting Manual (SCM), Public Contract Code (PCC) and CARB Purchasing Authority. Provide consultation to the public, CARB, CalEPA and control agencies for all acquisitions and grants activity of CARB and CalEPA. Directly performs some of the more complex and sensitive tasks as needed for acquisitions and grants activities and issues. Reviews draft documents to ensure consistency, accuracy and appropriate acquisitions and/or grant language. Review legislative mandates and other statutory, regulatory, and policy changes to interpret the intent and impact on CARB and CalEPA’s acquisitions and grants policies and procedures. Recommend procedural changes to meet evolving CARB and CalEPA needs.

 

Ensure the following programs are tracked and efficient: Small Business/Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (SB/DVBE) program, CAL Card Program, States Buy Recycled CampaignActivities

 

Provide leadership, direction, guidance, and training to assigned AB Staff. Provide vision and encourage effective customer service focus in the conduct of their duties, provide a safe and friendly work environment and empower staff to perform their duties with minimum supervision.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone