California Department of Social Services
LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER II
California Department of Social Services, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
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LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER II
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This range is provided by California Department of Social Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-496236 Position #(s):
800-865-8224-400 Working Title:
Licensing Program Manager II (LPM II) / Regional Manager (RM) Classification:
LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER II Salary Range:
$8,140.00 - $10,116.00 Number of Positions:
1 Work Location:
San Diego County Telework:
In Office Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of CDSS is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. The Community Care Licensing Division promotes health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through regulatory enforcement. The Child Care Program ensures health and safety of children in care by monitoring facilities, providing technical assistance, and partnering with providers, parents, and the child care community. CDSS Guiding Principles include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging, Community Engagement, Empowerment, Quality Services, and Data Defined Outcomes. Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Administrator (LPM III), the San Diego Child Care Regional Manager (LPM II) plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a regional office responsible for evaluating and licensing community care facilities and enforcing community care regulations. The LPM II directly supervises one to six Licensing Program Managers (LPM I) and clerical staff/supervisors and ensures supervisory coverage in the regional office at all times. The LPM II will be the Regional Manager for the San Diego Child Care Regional Office. Travel is required. Responsibilities include meeting with licensees or representatives on issues concerning regional implementation of regulations, making region-level decisions regarding proposed legal action in coordination with legal staff, and approves/denies license applications, renewals, provisional licenses, and notices of operations in violation of the law. The LPM II evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of licensing standards, provides input to modify regulations or policy, and develops appropriate regional procedures to implement established licensing policy and to ensure uniform interpretation of regulations. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov. For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements
Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Do not include confidential information on any documents (SSN, birthday, photos, driver’s license number unless required, etc.). Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account is automatically redacted upon submission. The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and in 12-point font. Provide answers to the following questions: Describe a work-related problem you faced recently and steps used to address it; explain how you have worked with multiple agencies to improve a process; etc. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678), and resumes will not replace employment history. If education is required to meet minimum qualifications, unofficial transcripts may be requested for verification. Training and Development assignments may be considered based on availability and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Candidates residing outside California may be admitted to the interview with proof of California residence prior to appointment. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 10/30/2025. Who May Apply: Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; others may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the process. How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (STD 678 and applicable documents) and submit electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or via the alternative mailing/drop-off options provided in the posting. Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, or the Electronic State Employment Application; include all Experience and Education related to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional but may be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with instructions in the Special Requirements section. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on the job posting. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The state maintains a drug-free workplace policy. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER II
role at the
California Department of Social Services . Base pay range
This range is provided by California Department of Social Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-496236 Position #(s):
800-865-8224-400 Working Title:
Licensing Program Manager II (LPM II) / Regional Manager (RM) Classification:
LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER II Salary Range:
$8,140.00 - $10,116.00 Number of Positions:
1 Work Location:
San Diego County Telework:
In Office Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of CDSS is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. The Community Care Licensing Division promotes health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through regulatory enforcement. The Child Care Program ensures health and safety of children in care by monitoring facilities, providing technical assistance, and partnering with providers, parents, and the child care community. CDSS Guiding Principles include Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging, Community Engagement, Empowerment, Quality Services, and Data Defined Outcomes. Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Assistant Program Administrator (LPM III), the San Diego Child Care Regional Manager (LPM II) plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a regional office responsible for evaluating and licensing community care facilities and enforcing community care regulations. The LPM II directly supervises one to six Licensing Program Managers (LPM I) and clerical staff/supervisors and ensures supervisory coverage in the regional office at all times. The LPM II will be the Regional Manager for the San Diego Child Care Regional Office. Travel is required. Responsibilities include meeting with licensees or representatives on issues concerning regional implementation of regulations, making region-level decisions regarding proposed legal action in coordination with legal staff, and approves/denies license applications, renewals, provisional licenses, and notices of operations in violation of the law. The LPM II evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of licensing standards, provides input to modify regulations or policy, and develops appropriate regional procedures to implement established licensing policy and to ensure uniform interpretation of regulations. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov. For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements
Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Do not include confidential information on any documents (SSN, birthday, photos, driver’s license number unless required, etc.). Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account is automatically redacted upon submission. The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, and in 12-point font. Provide answers to the following questions: Describe a work-related problem you faced recently and steps used to address it; explain how you have worked with multiple agencies to improve a process; etc. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code and is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678), and resumes will not replace employment history. If education is required to meet minimum qualifications, unofficial transcripts may be requested for verification. Training and Development assignments may be considered based on availability and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Candidates residing outside California may be admitted to the interview with proof of California residence prior to appointment. Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Final Filing Date: 10/30/2025. Who May Apply: Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; others may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the process. How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (STD 678 and applicable documents) and submit electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or via the alternative mailing/drop-off options provided in the posting. Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, or the Electronic State Employment Application; include all Experience and Education related to the Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional but may be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with instructions in the Special Requirements section. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on the job posting. Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The state maintains a drug-free workplace policy. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management and Information Technology Industries Government Administration Notes: This description retains the essential information but excludes extraneous postings and formatting noise.
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