Section Leader

Anticipated Interview Dates:
We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of June 29, 2026.

Are you passionate about empowering leaders, fostering wellness, and shaping workplace culture? Do you thrive on inspiring teams, driving engagement, and celebrating achievements across an organization? If so, this opportunity could be a great fit for you!

California Public Employees' Retirement System's (CalPERS) Leadership and Engagement Programs Section in Human Resources is looking for a Supervisor II who can lead day-to-day operations, guide team leaders, and craft strategies that elevate leadership development, employee engagement, wellness, and recognition.

Join us and play a pivotal role in building a thriving environment where talent flourishes, wellness is valued, and accomplishments are recognized-all in support of our CalPERS mission.

Telework Information:
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

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Minimum Requirements You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISOR II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-519903

Position #(s):
-013

Working Title:

Section Leader

Classification:
SUPERVISOR II $7,872.00 - $9,781.00
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

Department Information The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation's largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we're committed to people - the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, CalPERS invites you to apply for this employment opportunity. To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website !

To take a look at CalPERS as a destination employer, view this You Tube video .

Special Requirements Statement of Qualifications

Please provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ or those that do not respond to the specific questions below will not be considered.

The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications," and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed. The SOQ must not exceed two pages in length.

Describe your experience leading and managing teams. How have you ensured program priorities and deadlines were met while fostering collaboration and innovation?

Describe your experience developing and implementing a leadership development, employee engagement, wellness, or recognition program. What strategies did you use to gain buy-in and ensure successful implementation? How did you measure the impact of the program, and what results did you achieve

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the

Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency.

If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under…