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Description

Job Description and Duties

Possess excellent attention to detail? Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a diverse and collaborative work environment, you are strongly encouraged to apply to be an instrumental member of our team

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Patient Care Coordination Division (PCCD), the incumbent serves as a member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for leading the statewide effort to develop and implement a comprehensive plan related to high-profile and sensitive litigation.

Provides high-level coordination, policy direction and decision making regarding the intersection of the department divisions, state hospitals and DSH program services delivered in partnership with county mental health departments, County Sheriffs, and community service providers that all have an integral role in the successful implementation of the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Solutions plan.

Assists the Director and Chief Deputy Director, in policy formulation and implementation related to the IST Solutions plan; and acts on behalf of the Director in representing the Department with the Governor's Office, the Legislature, the Court, and other stakeholders on matters involving litigation.

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

Working Conditions

Consistent with DSH Policy Directive 5338, Telework may be considered with prior approval from management.

If approved, incumbent is expected to provide in-office coverage on a rotational basis, and attend a variety of face-to-face meetings, and/or may travel throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

Travel up to 10 percent of time may be required. Travel is reimbursed from the incumbent's headquarters in Sacramento. Incumbent is expected to report to the Allenby building in Sacramento at least twice per week.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-423373


Position #(s):

Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Director, Pre-Trial Programs


Classification:
C. E. A.

$9, $14,418.00 A

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals (DSH) manages the California state hospital system, to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, by leading innovation and excellence across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH oversees five state hospitals - Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (in Los Angeles County), Napa and Patton.

DSH moved into a new modern, sustainable and innovative office building currently under construction and located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California.

Some of the amenities of the new building includes the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Cafe with multiple vendors available to the public
• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms
• More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large
• Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
• Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff

Department Website:
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: 5/20/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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 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 State Hospitals


Attn:
Executive Recruitment Unit

1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals

Executive Recruitment Unit

1215 O Street, MS 17

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 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 -Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below for details.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note:
Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively.

Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

• Ability to function as a member of the senior management team and to be an effective leader over a highly sensitive program with large and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and awareness of the DSH Stiavetti v. Clendenin court case.
• Ability to analyze legal principles and apply to complex program administration problems and implement an effective course of action, including as a response to litigation; and represent (the department) in court/deposition and/or legislative hearings.
• Ability to utilize data and present ideas and information effectively verbally, in writing, and through visualizations to support program performance, patient outcomes, compliance measures, and change management including the ability to use data narratively and visually; identify issues in program implementation and drive the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating large groups to develop and implement policy or effective change with internal and external partners. Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work on complex and sensitive issues.
• Knowledge related to the process involved in managing the evaluation and commitment of defendants and individuals who are found Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST).

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list.

Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change.

Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678).

You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a written response to the applicant's qualifications for the position and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Specifically, the SOQ should include detailed and concise information on how the candidate's education, training, experience, and competencies meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.

In your SOQ, describe your experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each "Desirable Qualifications" factors listed under the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this bulletin.

The Desirable Qualifications factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed; do not consolidate responses.

The SOQ should not exceed three pages in length, with one-inch margins, single spaced and a minimum font size of Arial 12.

Applicants who fail to submit or complete the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.

Filing Instructions

Interested applicant(s) must submit the following required application documents (Standard State Application STD. 678, resume, and Statement of Qualifications). All required application documents personally delivered must be received by the Department of State Hospitals by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application documents via U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered for the examination.

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.