State Of California

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Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Service Innovation and Oversight Division, the Branch Chief of Home and Community-Based Services Program (HCBS) formulates, develops, and implements policies and processes for program compliance and monitoring of the statewide HCBS Waivers, State Plan Amendment (SPA), Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program, and related programs. The incumbent provides statewide leadership and direction and ensures a strong programmatic focus on person-centered service planning, service access and equity, and cultural and linguistic competence as well as uphold the values of the Lanterman Act in support of Department of Developmental Services' (Department) Mission. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. Incumbent must live and work in California. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Onsite work is performed in an office environment and requires the use of a personal computer issued by the Department, review of documents, making telephone calls, and other job-related tasks for periods of up to four hours. May require working under stressful conditions and irregular hours during peak workload periods. Requires daytime and overnight travel (up to 20 percent) to locations throughout the State of California and on occasion out-of-state. This position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time. 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. • C. E. A. Additional Documents • Job Application Package Checklist • Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-500828 Position #(s): 472-571-7500-001 Working Title: Branch Chief Classification: C. E. A. $10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A 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: Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Department is located in a modern, sustainable and innovative office building at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some amenities of the building include: • First floor retail space (separate access from 12 th Street) • Café with multiple vendors • Outdoor seating for meal breaks • Employee fitness center which includes a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights • Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor • Lactation rooms Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, experience and/or training that would qualify him/her for this position, related to the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities, Special Personal Requirements, and Desirable Qualifications. The SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants are required to respond to pre-determined questions included on the job vacancy announcement, follow all requirements provided in the instructions and submit this document as part of their application along with all other requested documents. Failure to provide an SOQ and follow instructions can result in the applicant being disqualified from the hiring process. A resume and/or cover letter do not take place of an SOQ. The Home and Community-Based Services Program Branch is the statewide policy and oversight branch that leads compliance, monitoring, and program development, ensuring person-centered services, equitable access, and alignment with the values of the Lanterman Act. In your own words, please: 1. Demonstrated experience in responsibly carrying out statewide initiatives or programs that lead to increased quality of life for individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities. 2. Demonstrated experience at a manager level where you were responsible for such things as the development of strategic plans, audits, and/or development, implementation and evaluation of program policies that were grounded in both state and federal regulations. 3. Demonstrated interpersonal skills which build and enrich working environments where team members feel heard, respected, and empowered. 4. 4. Demonstrated experience in developing positive working relationships with high-level department personnel, state and federal officials, the Legislature, Governor's Office, control agencies, and /or community groups. 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: 12/20/2025 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 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 Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Attn: Huyen Nguyen Exam Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters N/A Huyen Nguyen Exam Unit 1215 O Street, MS 10-40 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. • Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SEE "SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS" ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS. 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: Knowledge of: The programs, policies, and activities of the Department, including the developmental centers and RCs; knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch, principles and practices of policy formulation and development. Ability to: Plan, organize, and oversee; gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators and advise on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, community engagement groups, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyzes complex problems and recommend effective courses of action. 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 comp...