SUPERVISOR II

Job Posting: Supervisor II - Hybrid Telework

Department of State Hospitals

JC-527815

• Supervisor II - Hybrid Telework

SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Manager II, the Supervisor II has managerial responsibility over the professional analyst staff and the legal support staff working within the Privacy Protection Program, Records Coordination Unit, and Legal Support Unit which includes: a Supervisor I, Analyst I, Analyst II, and all classes of legal support staff. The Supervisor II has direct supervisory responsibility over the Legal Support Unit legal secretaries, the Records Coordination analysts, and the Privacy Protection Program Supervisor I, and analyst. The Supervisor II is responsible for prioritizing workloads and striving to continually improve the quality of the work and efficiency of processes.

Manage all classes of legal support staff who perform administrative functions which include, but are not limited to, preparation of pleadings, correspondence, discovery, filings, and service documents, paralegal and data analyses of legal data, statutes, and case law, Public Records Act request coordination, subpoena response coordination, and privacy protection tasks. This responsibility will include reviewing staff work and developing, approving, and implementing internal policies and procedures.

Responsible for coaching and mentoring subordinate staff. Responsible for drafting evaluation of performance and preparation of probationary reports for direct reports and review performance evaluations and probationary reports of other subordinate staff. Responsible for drafting and issuing disciplinary actions, if necessary, for direct reports and oversight and review of any disciplinary actions for other subordinate staff. Responsible for monitoring actions of subordinate staff, including time off and absence reports.

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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

Working Conditions

• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
• The State's Commute Programs provide bicycle, mass transit and vanpool incentives to eligible state employees. The State's mass transit incentive pays 100% of the transit pass up to the IRS maximum of $340 per month in 2026.
• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-527815

Position #(s):

461-301-4801-001

Working Title:

Supervisor II - Hybrid Telework

Classification:

SUPERVISOR II

$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Department of State Hospitals

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors available to the public
• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms
• More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large
• Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
• Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.*

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

• Foreign Degrees or Transcripts - Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
• National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or
• https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies

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: 8/21/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 State Hospitals

Carmen Shean

Attn: Carmen Shean

1215 O Street, MS-17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals

Carmen Shean

Carmen Shean

1215 O Street, MS-17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.

08:30 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -

Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. Please review information regarding foreign transcripts in the Special Requirements section.

Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.

• Statement of Qualifications -

Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

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.

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:

1. Demonstrated leadership and/or management skills including the ability to:

• Express the vision of the organization in a way that resonates with and influences staff to translate vision into action;
• Organize, direct, and coordinate multiple legal projects; and
• Motivate and manage staff to ensure the timely completion of projects and assignments.
• Growth and development of staff to prepare them to advance in their career.

2. Demonstrated ability to look at issues/situations from multiple perspectives, identify underlying causes and propose innovative or unique solutions.

3. Demonstrated ability to recognize the diversity of cultures and demographic backgrounds, seek input and anticipate the implications of events or decisions upon these various stakeholders, and plan strategies accordingly.

4. Demonstrated the ability to manage comprehensive legal programs including the application of such legal principles as court procedures and filings, privacy applications, the intake and processing of subpoenas and Public Records Act requests.

5. Demonstrated experience in developing and interpreting processes, including the ability to present orally and in written form, clear statements, opinions, and proposed solutions.

6. Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and strengthen cooperative working relationships with and gain the confidence and trust of all level of staffing, other state agencies, All levels of the court system, and the Legal Division management team.

7. Demonstrated ability to work in politically sensitive areas, under significant pressure and short time frames, with diplomacy and sound judgment; ability to deal effectively with others including outside stakeholders in an antagonistic situation while attempting to find win-win solutions.

8. Demonstrated comprehensive expertise in managing full-lifecycle progressive discipline and administrative oversight for direct reports, consistently ensuring policy compliance, fair conflict resolution, and aligned team performance.

Benefits

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

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Carmen Shean

(916) 957-1202

SacClassificationandPay@dsh.ca.gov

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:

Office of Human Rights

(916) 573-2727

dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov

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.

Statement of Qualifications

Interested candidates must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents may not be used as a substitute in lieu of the SOQ. Applicants that do not submit a SOQ with their application packet will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position. When completing the SOQ, please provide a response to each question asked below, and include all relevant education, training, experience, and skills in your answers. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

The response should be single spaced, no more than two pages in length, using Arial 12-point font size. Please address the following:

• Describe your leadership style and philosophy with an emphasis on fostering growth, development, and accountability. How would employees under your supervision or fellow team members describe your leadership style if asked in a reference check?
• Share an experience where you had to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship demonstrating tact, professionalism, and independent judgement, while under significant pressure and short timeframes.
• What are some successful ways you've been able to motivate your team or coworkers?

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.