EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MANAGER III
Operations
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 7,873-9,861 / month
Job Posting: Employment Program Manager III
Employment Development Department
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MANAGER III
$7,873.00 - $9,861.00 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: 8/3/2026
Job Description and Duties
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.
The Employment Program Manager III (EPM III) serves as a Section Manager/Alternate Manager of an Unemployment Insurance Center providing leadership, coaching and management of the EPM-Is, EPM-IIs, and administrative personnel as assigned. The EPM III will model the mission, vision, and values of the Department and of the Branch in interactions with internal and external customers.
Under the general direction of the Employment Development Administrator Multi-functional Center Office Manager, serves as Section Supervisor/Alternate Manager of a UI Center and in the absence of the Office Manager, serves as Acting Manager.
Provides leadership to the subordinate staff by modeling the mission, vision, values and marketing of the Employment Development Department (EDD) and the Branch in everyday interactions with staff as well as with internal and external customers. Responsible for demonstrating a commitment to the Multifunctional Center effort, working with staff to plan for effective and efficient delivery of assigned program components consistent with these recognized quality goals and leading staff in celebrating the successes of the program.
Responsible for daily operations of the Multifunctional Center which may include Determinations, Appeals, Adjustments, Overpayments, Payment Authorization, Clerical and Claim Filing staff. Directly supervises the Unit Managers, organizes workflow and resources to achieve the desired objective of qualify of production. Ensures that the Center is consistent with mandated statewide policies and procedures by providing expert knowledge of complex automated systems, data relationships, productivity forecasting, and budget and resource management to produce reports, measuring outcomes and expenditures to the Multifunction Manager/s and Division staff.
May act as liaison between the Multifunctional Centers, Consolidated UI Services Centers (CUISC), and partner offices for the delivery of services to internal and external customers, in accordance with statewide standardized policy, to ensure consistent statewide application of law, policy, and customer treatment, regardless of location.
Position located at 11037 Trade Center Drive, Suite 100, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
Special Requirements
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
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.
The Employment Program Manager III is a Departmental Promotional exam for EDD employees only. The next administration of the Employment Program Manager III exam is tentatively scheduled for January 2027.
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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 8/3/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.
Desirable Qualifications
- Recent knowledge of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program and the California Unemployment Benefit System (CUBS) is desired
- Demonstrated experience with promoting and maintaining workforce diversity.
- Ability to speak clearly and effectively in front of a group
- Practical experience with succession planning and workforce development
- Proven ability to understand the workings, structure, and culture of an organization as well as the political, social, and economic issues affecting the organization
- Effective Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Experience with Workload Management practices
- Background in Training and Development with strong interpersonal skills
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Pamela Doss
(916) 747-8704
Pam.Doss@edd.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:EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
Statement of Qualifications Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.
Please carefully read the instructions as you will be rated on your ability to adhere to the filing requirements, in addition to how well your experience and/or education meet the Desirable Qualifications (DQ) of the position. The DQs are identified on the job bulletin under the Desirable Qualification section.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be in 12 point font, and not exceed 2 pages in length.
- Describe your experience, background, and qualifications and explain how these qualifications will help you to be successful in this managerial position. Provide specific examples of prior leadership roles and responsibilities including any experience relative to the Employment Development.
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
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.
