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Job Description and Duties THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO RE-APPLY. THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE. Join Our Team as a Supervisor I with the Field Office Training and Development Section within the Command Center Division Are you a motivated leader ready to support meaningful training initiatives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment? Do you excel at organizing workloads, guiding staff, and keeping projects on track? The Disability Insurance (DI) Branch is seeking a dedicated and collaborative Supervisor I to oversee the Training and Program Development Unit II. In this key role, you will lead a team of training professionals responsible for designing and developing high-quality training that supports staff across State Disability Insurance programs. The team also designs, develops, and delivers leadership and staff development programs, manages mandatory training compliance, and coordinates training efforts with external partners. You will coordinate training development activities, guide staff through project milestones, and support the implementation of effective, timely training solutions. This role plays an essential part in helping the organization adapt to policy changes, program updates, and evolving operational needs by ensuring training products remain accurate, relevant, and responsive, while also building staff capabilities and supporting their professional growth. The ideal candidate will foster teamwork, encourage collaboration with program partners and subject matter experts, and promote continuous improvement in training practices. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to support staff in translating program requirements into clear, useful learning materials. A solid foundation in training or learning and development principles is highly recommended. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the growth and capability of the workforce within one of California's most impactful benefit programs. If you are ready to lead with purpose, support a high-performing team, and strengthen statewide training efforts, we encourage you to apply. This position is headquartered in the Central Office in Sacramento. Will consider candidates who are located throughout the State of California. This position allows for a hybrid telework schedule (four days a week, with one telework day), which is subject to change, under EDD's telework policy. California Government Code Section 14200 requires employees to reside in California to telework. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, for their in-office days. Employees may be assigned to report to another DI office closer to their California residence. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters/office are the responsibility of the employee. This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more. Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building! Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. Required in-office 4 days per week with 1 telework day (may be subject to change). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SUPERVISOR I Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.
Department Website:
http://www.edd.ca.gov Special Requirements Application (STD 678) is Required. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the STD 678. An application received without duties listed on the STD 678 will not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process. Please only submit ONE application. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:
- Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.
- Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.
- Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. This page is for examination use only.
- Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information. Examination/Assessment If selected for hire, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired. Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
SUPERVISOR I
For more information about the State hiring process, click here. To watch tutorials on how to apply for a State job, click here. 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:
- Ability to align training solutions to organizational goals.
- Experience in training development, adult learning, and instructional design.
- Strong project management skills, including organizing work, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to lead and develop staff through coaching, feedback, and mentoring.
- Excellent and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate across programs, divisions, and teams.
- Experience supporting organizational change or implementing new initiatives.
- Experience with modern and effective learning solutions.
- Experience working within Learning Management Systems.
- Adaptability working in fast-changing or high-priority environments.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and high-quality output
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Statement of Qualifications Requirements Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - In order to be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit an SOQ. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Applications without the inclusion of an SOQ (or without following the proper instructions) will be regarded as incomplete and will be removed from further consideration in the hiring process. A Resume or Cover Letter does not substitute for the SOQ. Your first and last name and the Job Control (JC) number must appear in the top-left corner of the page. The SOQ must be no longer than one page, single-spaced, and formatted using 12-point Arial font. Number each prompt, and do not include the SOQ questions in your response. Address the question in paragraph form.
- Describe your experience identifying and addressing a training, knowledge, skill, performance, or workforce development need.
- Describe your experience leading, supervising, or providing direction to a team responsible for multiple assignments or competing priorities. Background Investigation Requirement The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment. The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s). The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules. Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey Merit System Principles Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx