International Program Manager Job at Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, Sacramento, CA

  • Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
  • Sacramento, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at:

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Travel is a requirement of this position and can occur multiple times annually.

Special Requirements

If using education to meet Minimum Qualification, please attach your degree or transcripts.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

The minimum qualifications can be found in the Analyst IV classification specifications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the website and the website

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATION

2 page limit


Question 1: Strategic Planning and Policy Development

  • Describe your experience researching, drafting, and implementing statewide or organization-wide policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness.

  • Details to include: Provide a specific example where you collaborated with management to identify system deficiencies, updated handbooks or operational manuals, and developed solutions to overcome administrative and program-related challenges.


Question 2: Bilingual Communication and Policy Evaluation

  • Explain your experience serving as an interagency liaison and complex program policies.

  • Details to include: Please provide a specific example where you managed sensitive workloads with multi-agency or statewide impacts. Detail how you successfully resolved conflicting agreement language or administrative challenges, and highlight your ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in both English and Spanish.


Question 3: Data Analytics and Executive Reporting

  • Describe your experience tracking program metrics and using data analysis to support leadership decisions.

  • Details to include: Explain how you collect, analyze, and present complex information to stakeholders. Highlight your ability to verify data accuracy and transform raw numbers into clear reports, dashboards, or visual tools that help executive decision-makers evaluate operational progress.


Question 4: Program Coordination and Training Leadership

  • Outline your ability to manage expansive workloads, maintain shared resource platforms, and lead specialized administrative training.

  • Details to include: Provide examples of how you have coordinated large-scale program activities (such as foreign delegation visits, mutual aid facilitation, or multi-party deliverables). Describe your experience managing tracking systems on platforms like SharePoint or Microsoft Teams, identifying staff training gaps, and designing/deploying specialized training (e.g., procurement or financial systems like FI$Cal).

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 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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.

Job Tags

Full time

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