Job Posting: District Administrator

Department of Rehabilitation

JC-534211
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District Administrator
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: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Regional Director, Manager II, the District Administrator (DA), Staff Services Manager II (SSMII) is responsible for managing a program of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services within an assigned geographical service area in support of the Department’s mission and goals. Using initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness must analyze situations and provide leadership to effectively plan and resolve problems.

This position requires that the incumbent be housed in one of the offices within the Redwood Empire District. Recruitment efforts and the selection of the candidate includes consideration for each region served by the Redwood Empire District. The district includes the Santa Rosa District Office and the Branch Offices in Napa, Ukiah, Lakeport, Eureka, Redding, Yreka, Red Bluff, and Novato. The selected candidate may be housed in any of the listed offices, based upon operational needs.

The hiring manager will review applications every two weeks starting 10/22/26.

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

Working Conditions

The majority of the work will take place in one of the following locations with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders: a DOR open office setting in a cubicle environment, offsite in the community, at events and various partner locations, and/or at an approved alternate work location. The incumbent must have the ability to work in an office setting for up to 40 hours per week and remain at a workstation for extended periods while utilizing a personal computer, peripherals, and other office equipment with or without accommodation. The incumbent will be working in an office setting with both natural and artificial lighting. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact effectively with consumers, the public, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-534211
Position #(s):
813-110-4801-901
Working Title:
District Administrator
Classification:
SUPERVISOR II
$7,872.00 - $9,781.00

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

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:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.

 

DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.

 

DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures. 

 

Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:

  • We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
  • We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
  • We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
  • We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
  • We preserve the publics trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.

 

VISION STATEMENT:

Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.

 

MISSION STATEMENT:

DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

 

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.



 

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov

Special Requirements

If mailing in an application, include JC#534211 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD678 may not be considered.

Cover Letter:
A Cover Letter is required.

Statement of Qualifications: 
Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your knowledge and abilities, education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable qualifications listed in this section.
Applications received without the SOQ will be disqualified. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The following guidelines must be followed when completing the SOQ:
Include your name and the title "Statement of Qualifications" at the top of the first page. Responses must be no more than three pages in length and no less than Arial 14-point font size. Address and number each desirable qualification in the same order as listed below, and include specific examples.
  1. Describe your direct experience working in programs or activities that demonstrate your leadership abilities, as well as a commitment t6o equality for individuals with disabilities, including the right to employment and independence, including, but not limited to, vocational rehabilitation.
  2. Describe your direct experience developing and implementing public policy working with staff, stakeholders, advisory bodies, control agencies, and other interested parties that improve programs and service provision for people with disabilities.
  3. Describe your vision of leadership, what drives you to be a leader, and your greatest strength. Share a time where your leadership strength impacted the outcome of a challenging situation.
  4. Describe your experience developing and maintaining strong, collaborative partnerships and how a partnership you developed helped achieve strategic business goals. How did you manage expectations and competing interests?

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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.

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 Rehabilitation
Personnel
Attn: Personnel Unit 110
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Rehabilitation
Personnel
Personnel Unit 110
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements for instructions.
  • Other - Cover Letter
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.

Benefits

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

There are many benefits to joining our team! We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Abigail Selby
(707) 479-8829
abigail.selby@dor.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 Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.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.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the Supervisor II position(s), you must first take the online exam.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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