Job Posting: Workforce Policy Branch Chief
CA Workforce Development Board
JC-525056
MANAGER II
$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 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: 7/26/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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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.
Under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Workforce Policy, the Branch Chief utilizes high-level workforce development program knowledge and research skills in making high-level policy and program decisions impacting California's statewide workforce development system in compliance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the Governor's Strategic Plan, and state statutes. The Branch Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, and evaluating all policy development and activities including training of staff engaged within the Workforce Policy and External Affairs (WPEA) Branch: Regional and Local Engagement, Education and Workforce Partner Alignment, Policy and Legislation and will have the lead role in executing the California Workforce Development Board's (CWDB) statutory responsibility to design, develop, implement and maintain WIOA provisions and policies as well as policy implementation of legislation.
The Branch Chief works directly with directors and deputy directors in the Employment Development Department (EDD) Workforce Services Branch, EDD Labor Market Information Division (LMID), other WIOA core program agencies, and other state department partners including, but not limited to the Department of Rehabilitation, Department of Education, Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, California Department of
Education, University of California, California State University, Department of Industrial Relations Division of Apprenticeship Standards, Employment Training Panel, and Department of Social Services Welfare to Work Division, Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, State Climate and Energy Agencies and Departments, and local and regional partners including the 45 local workforce development board (local board) directors and local educational agencies to identify, research, gather and analyze information and issues necessary to effectively develop new CWDB policy in order to implement the WIOA and state-mandated legislation as required by statute. Directs inter-agency partnership activity to align and coordinate workforce standards and policy across programs and investments by partner agencies.
Special Instructions:
Telework - The California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) headquarters is located in Sacramento, CA, and hybrid telework options may be available for this position. Terms of the telework schedule are subject to Branch/Division needs and CWDB policies.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) - Is required as part of your application, and your application will not be considered without a properly completed SOQ. Refer to SOQ instructions below. Answer each question, in order. Cite professional reference for each question: name, position, and contact information. Please limit full response to 2 full pages with 1" margins.
3 Steps To A State Job webpage and be sure to complete the exam/assessment and state application before applying for this position.
Position located at 1416 9th Street, 14th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, Downtown Sacramento, behind former EDD building.
This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.
Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!
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.
Telework Options Available
Office - Cubicle
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-525056
Position #(s):
283-401-4802-005
Working Title:
Workforce Policy Branch Chief
Classification:
MANAGER II
$9,572.00 - $10,867.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00am - 5:00pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday
Department Information
The California Workforce Development Board is the Governor's agent for the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of California's workforce investment system and the alignment of the education and workforce investment systems. The State Board and its staff provide active ongoing policy analysis, technical assistance, and program evaluation to inform and shape state policy on the design of state workforce policies and their coordination with other relevant programs, including education and human service programs. The State Board, in consultation with Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) state plan partners, drafts the State Plan and serves as the broker, convener, facilitator, and matchmaker to bring the disparate elements of the state's workforce, education, human services, and economic development programs into alignment through coordinated partnership.
Department Website: http://www.cwdb.ca.gov
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.
Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:
Manager II
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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: 7/26/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
CA Workforce Development Board
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control #525056
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento, CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CA Workforce Development Board
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #525056
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.cwdb.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Joelle Ball
(916) 995-0554
Joelle.Ball@cwdb.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) 698-5538
Jeffrey.Jacobstein@cwdb.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed, single spaced, 12-point font with 1" margins, no more than 2 pages in length, and specifically address each of the questions listed below. Please include your name and indicate the position number and classification for the position you are applying for. Answer each question separately, indicating the corresponding number for each question. Your responses must address the Duty Statement and Desirable Qualifications listed for this job posting. Applicants who do not follow these instructions will not be considered for the interview process.
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Click on the link to complete the Recruitment Survey: 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.