This position is eligible for telework in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) II, the Staff Services Manager I (Programs Manager) in the Programs Unit is principally responsible for managing a CAC portfolio of arts funding opportunities. The Programs Manager will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary staff team in developing and implementing program policies, application and administrative processes, documentation and systems needed to ensure funds are expended in accordance with statutory, contractual, and State administrative requirements, providing the training and assistance needed by grantees/contractors, monitoring performance, and measuring the overall success of the arts programs.

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Individuals who are new to state service must have Staff Services Manager I list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

Statement of Qualifications:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required when applying for this vacancy. The SOQ must be no more than 1 page in length using Arial font size 12:

1. Please describe why you feel you are uniquely qualified for this position.

Resumes DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

Printed applications and SOQ must be postmarked by the postal service or received by close of business on the final filing date. Applications received after the final filing date will not be accepted.