Job Posting: Section Chief

Department of Public Health

JC-247373
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Section Chief
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II

$6,722.00 - $8,352.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/28/2021

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, and directing the work of staff in the Provider Technical Assistance Section. The Health Program Manager II (HPM II) directs a multidisciplinary team that will confer with stakeholders upon request to provide technical assistance and guidance to improve quality of care and healthcare outcomes in facilities. Manages and responds to controlled correspondence related to long-term care facilities. Oversees the collection of data and research into industry best practices and drivers of quality care.

 

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager III.

 

Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPHs Telework Policy and Procedures.

The Staff Services Manager (SSM II) eligibility list is used as an appropriate list for the Health Program Manager (HPM II). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for both classes in order to be eligible for appointment.

Interested candidates must take the Staff Services Manager II exam and meet the minimum qualifications for the Health Program Manager II in order to be considered.

 

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB16

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-247373
Position #(s):
580-810-8428-909
Working Title:
Section Chief
Classification:
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II
$6,722.00 - $8,352.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.

Special Requirements

The Supplemental Questionnaire serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely. Applications received without a clearly titled Supplemental Questionnaire may not be considered for this position; a resume is not needed for this position.

 

The Supplemental Questionnaire is a narrative writing that individually answers each of the questions below. A narrative response that does not address the specific questions will not be considered. Title the page “Supplemental Questionnaire” and include your name. Please include places of employment, pertinent dates and relevant duties performed for each question. Answer all the questions completely. Use a font no less than Calibri 11 and submit no more than one page per question.

 

 

Supplemental Questionnaire:

  1. Please describe your ability, skills, and knowledge that you believe are most relevant to being successful in this position.

 

  1. Describe how you would approach establishing goals, priorities, and objectives to achieve measurable results, accurate and timely service, and motivated staff.

 

  1. Describe your experience in providing programmatic technical assistance and

educational information to stakeholders to increase awareness and compliance.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire.  Responses must be numbered and with the questions submitted in the same order as the Supplemental Questions. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. 

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: 4/28/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

Department of Public Health
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Public Health
Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:

  • 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other -

    Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions above in Special Requirements.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ question above may not be scored/reviewed.  

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:

Excellent attendance and dependability.

Experience monitoring and managing workload through metrics

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

Strong interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) to assist in establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

Experience working with legislation, program, and/or policy

Ability to interpret, apply and evaluate programs’ ability to meet federal, state, and departmental regulations and statutes and guidelines.

Health care experience and/or knowledge

Benefits

NOTE:  Salaries do not reflect recent changes necessitated by the unanticipated budget shortfalls arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Information for actual reductions of salaries is available at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/labor-agreements-2020-budget.aspx

General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Bonnie Masters-Weber
(916) 708-9366
Bonnie.Masters-Weber@cdph.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 Office
(916) 445-0938
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.

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.