SUPERVISOR II

About the role

The incumbent provides management, leadership, direction, and supervision to program and analytical staff responsible for performing analytical, administrative and asset oversight functions within the Community Development Division (CDD).

The incumbent oversees complex, sensitive and time-critical assignments related to housing projects, asset management activities and other community-based services and supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive regional center services.

The incumbent directs program and asset management implementation, evaluates program and asset performances and effectiveness, and assesses staffing needs and associated costs through data analysis and research.

The role includes developing recommendations for statewide program and asset management improvements, ensuring compliance with Department policies and objectives, and collaborating with regional centers, state and local agencies, housing developer organizations, stakeholders, and community organizations to support and advance program goals.

This includes development of housing resources through housing developer organizations, the HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program, the Statewide Specialized Resource Service (SSRS), and statewide asset management functions.

The incumbent will direct and oversee the oversight and administration of the Department’s asset portfolio to ensure long-term sustainability, compliance, and effective utilization of housing resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead professional staff
• Analyze complex programmatic and regulatory issues
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Review, edit, and interpret reports and policy documents
• Establish priorities and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including regional centers, residential service providers, and other state agencies
• Provide guidance and technical assistance related to community resource development
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal Department divisions, regional centers, state and local agencies, housing partners, stakeholders, and community organizations involved in residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Requirements

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

The position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

The position requires the incumbent to be a resident of the State of California at the time of appointment.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Teams)
• Other applications (Adobe, Canvas, DocuSign)
• Principles and practices, and trends of public administration
• Formal and informal aspects of the legislative process
• The administration and department’s goals and policies

Skills

Ability to:

• Supervise and lead professional staff
• Analyze complex programmatic and regulatory issues
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Review, edit, and interpret reports and policy documents
• Establish priorities and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including regional centers, residential service providers, and other state agencies
• Provide guidance and technical assistance related to community resource development
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal Department divisions, regional centers, state and local agencies, housing partners, stakeholders, and community organizations involved in residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts.

For more information, please visit the links below:

• State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website
• CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026