To be considered, please apply through your CalCareers account at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 503615 by the application deadline of 1/17/2026.
This position is limited term and has the potential to be extended up to 24 months and may become permanent.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)is required when applying for this position. The SOQ must conform to the instructions, or your application may be disqualified
We are excited to announce that effective January 1, 2026, the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) will be renamed the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA).
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid telework schedule while being based near historic Folsom—close to restaurants, shops, scenic walking trails, and with free parking! Please note: this position is not located within a prison facility.
Join a mission-driven team dedicated to reducing recidivism, improving prison safety, and enhancing public safety by providing meaningful work and training opportunities to incarcerated individuals.
As a full-time state employee, you’ll receive:
- At least 156 hours of paid leave in your first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- CalPERS retirement benefits
Start your CAREER with purpose – make a difference while enjoying great benefits and a work-life balance!
Under general direction of the Deputy Director, Administration, the Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory) is a working manager and serves as the Employee Relations Officer (ERO) for CALCTRA, responsible for supervising professional staff, managing the departments performance management (progressive discipline) and substance testing programs, including drafting adverse actions, consultation and coordination with stakeholders including departmental management, State Personnel Board (SPB), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the Office of Legal Services.
Need help with the application process? Join us every Friday at 11:00am for a FREE interactive Zoom presentation: How to Apply for State Jobs
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/CALCTRA Meeting ID: 878 6442 6512 Passcode: CALCTRA
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Interested? Apply at www.calcareers.ca.gov to JC- 503615 by the FFD of 1/17/2026
Steps to Apply -
- Create a Cal Careers Account - www.calcareers.ca.gov
- Create a state application template - be detailed!
- Apply for the job! - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=503615
- Apply for the exam
Desirable Qualifications:
Desirable Qualifications are not required but are listed to demonstrate what experience/education would make the selected candidate most successful in this position. If you have this education/experience, you are encouraged to include this information in your application.
- Experience providing performance management/progressive discipline advice to managers and supervisors.
- Experience writing performance management documentation, including Notices of Adverse Action.
- Experience conducting administrative investigations and writing investigative reports
- Knowledge and experience of current Correctional Institution human resources practice
- Policy and procedure development experience
- Experience working with external agencies (e.g. CalHR, CDCR, SPB) and representing the department.
- Supervisory experience.
- Ability to organize and establish workload priorities, manage multiple assignments, and work well under pressure.
- Have demonstrated ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality; store, handle, and maintain confidential and sensitive information; and appropriately establish protocols and procedures to safeguard unauthorized disclosure.
- Experience with computer programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint