Career Opportunities

Position #:
051-720-4802-001

Salary Range:
$9,022 - $10,243

Issue Date:
6/6/2024

Contact:
Debra Tortorelli (916) 252-6176

Location:
State Controller’s Office
300 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

Final Filing Date:
July 5, 2024

The State Controller’s Office (SCO) is a constitutionally established office with the responsibility of fiscal oversight of the expenditure of public dollars.  The person selected for this position will play a leadership role in the Public Affairs division of the SCO to oversee staff and execute communications strategies in a fast-paced, information-centric office.  

As is customary for any vacancy within the State Controller’s Office, only the most qualified applicants may receive interviews.

The selected candidate considered for the advertised position will be required to undergo a fingerprint clearance and any offer of employment will be contingent upon live scan fingerprint results.

The following link outlines a summary of benefits available to state employees: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. Application must include “to” and “from” employment dates (m/d/y), hours per week, and prior employer contact information including contact number.  Applications received without this information may not be considered for this position.

Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations, such as
a Sign Language interpreter, a reader, or assistance attending an interview
please call (916) 323-8579. 

Scope of Position:
With direction provided by the Deputy Controller for Public Affairs, the Staff Services Manager III (Managerial) will act in a supervisory capacity, helping to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Public Affairs Office, scheduling work assignments and reviewing for consistency and accuracy.  The incumbent will also be responsible for oversight of internal staff communications including written, video, and digital communications, and assisting in clarifying and/or establishing communication policies for the department. Specific duties include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

• Coordinate the communication efforts of the State Controller’s Office, through the direction of the Deputy Controller for Public Affairs; 
• Develop, integrate, and implement communications activities to enhance awareness and understanding of the State Controller’s duties and services; 
• Assist in identifying public policies that impact the State Controller’s Office and coordinating responses to policies that encroach on the State Controller’s authority;
• Collaborate with senior executive staff to develop internal communications and respond to inquiries from internal stakeholders; 
• Assist in the development and implementation of outreach and education programs and materials;
• Develop and implement an employee recognition program
• Coordinate regularly scheduled meetings with the Controller and staff
• Manage communications calendar
• With direction, provide supervision to subordinate staff members responsible for researching and writing internal communications to articulate the position of the State Controller; 
• When assigned, provide support to the Controller at key public events or represent on behalf of the Controller;
• Travel to various locations when required and in the discharge of assigned functions.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Supervisory skills
• Experience in internal communications
• Strategic Thinker
• Knowledge of California State Government Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or Communications
• Flexible/Dependable