Division Chief, Medical and Psychological Screening Division

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR); Citrus Heights (CA); Híbrido; USD 115.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking an accomplished Division Chief, Medical and Psychological Screening Division to guide statewide policies and programs. The role oversees pre-employment medical and psychological screening as well as drug and alcohol testing, ensuring compliance and equity in California’s civil service.

The position requires strategic leadership of multidisciplinary teams, complex stakeholder collaboration, and advising executive leadership on regulatory

Formación

• Knowledge of state government organization and public administration principles.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience communicating with executive leadership and external partners.

Responsabilidades

• Lead statewide preemployment medical and psychological screening programs, and drug and alcohol testing.
• Develop statewide policies and regulations guiding agencies on compliance and equity.
• Advise executive leadership, balance workplace safety with equitable access to employment.

Descripción del empleo

Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.

Department Website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

Why join CalHR?The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) was named a 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for strengths development, a national recognition of organizations that build cultures helping people do their best work. This honor reflects our department-wide investment in a strengths-based workplace that supports growth, leadership and a stronger employee experience. Join CalHR to work in an environment that prioritizes professional development and public service.

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals. Get to know us more here!



CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.



This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About This Role

Are you an experienced executive leader ready to shape statewide policy, lead complex programs, and make a meaningful impact on California's public workforce?

The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Division Chief of the Medical and Psychological Screening Division (MPSD). This executive-level opportunity offers the ability to influence statewide policies, lead multidisciplinary teams of managers and medical professionals, and oversee critical programs that support fair, consistent, and legally compliant employment practices across California's civil service.

Reporting directly to CalHR's Chief Deputy Director, the Division Chief provides executive leadership over preemployment medical and psychological screening and drug and alcohol testing programs. The Chief is responsible for developing statewide policies and regulations, guiding state agencies through complex legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring screening practices appropriately balance workplace and public safety with equitable access to employment opportunities.

We Are Looking For An Accomplished Leader Who Brings:

• Executive leadership and program administration experience, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, establish strategic priorities, and deliver results.
• Strong policy development and regulatory knowledge, particularly involving the Americans with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines.
• Experience navigating complex stakeholder relationships, collaborating with executive leadership, government agencies, and other partners to develop practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication, sound judgment, and strategic decision-making skills, with the ability to advise executive leadership, manage sensitive issues, and build consensus.
  
  

If you are a forward-thinking leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, developing high-performing teams, and influencing policies with statewide impact, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of California's public service.

How To Apply

Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at [e-mail]. We’d love to hear from you!

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

Working Conditions

• Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year.
• Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration.
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts.
• Compensation: The advertised salary reflects gross pay before taxes and payroll deductions. Actual take-home pay will vary based on applicable tax withholdings and employee benefit elections, including retirement plan contributions, health insurance, and other voluntary deductions.
  
  

This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 3% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

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-538679

Position #(s):

363-240-7500-001

Working Title:

Division Chief, Medical and Psychological Screening Division

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 Human Resources (CalHR) oversees a wide range of matters related to employee salaries and benefits, job classifications, civil rights, training, exams, recruitment, and retention. For most employees, many of these matters are determined through the collective bargaining process managed by CalHR.

Our Mission: To serve as the trusted advisor to our strategic partners and the public, providing exceptional human resource services and guidance in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Our Vision: Shaping California’s future of public service excellence with fair and equitable employment opportunities and a diverse, engaged workforce.

Core Values: People Centric, Leadership, Accountability, DEIA, Integrity, and Transparency.

Please note, CalHR is not an E-Verified employer.

Department Website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov

Special Requirements

To Be Considered For The Position, Candidates Must Submit An SOQ As Part Of Their Application Package. The SOQ Is a Narrative Discussion Of How Your Education, Training, Experience, And Skills Qualify You For The Position. The SOQ Serves As Documentation Of Each Candidate's Ability To Present Information Clearly And Concisely In Writing. SOQs Must Be No More Than Three (3) Pages In Length And Typed Using No Less Than 12-point Arial Font. The SOQ Must Address The Following Questions In The Order Listed Below:

• Describe your management experience that demonstrates your ability to direct a multi-disciplinary professional organization, establishing a clear vision, priorities, performance expectations, metrics, and accountability for results.
• Provide examples to portray your experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with executive leadership, legal counsel, departmental management, and state control agencies.
• Summarize your experience and provide examples of how you effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the Directorate, all levels of government, management, and program staff.
• Describe your experience in program administration and policy development.
• Describe your ability to adapt your working style to effectively lead others through change or uncertainty and include your knowledge of change management frameworks and principles you applied.
  
  

When completing your SOQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each question above must be addressed one at a time (i.e.: first provide a complete and independent response to Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question being answered prior to each individual response to clearly indicate which question you are responding to.

Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each candidate will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.

Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Candidates who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed may be disqualified from the selection process.

The SOQ, application serves as the examination for this CEA recruitment. The SOQ identifies the critical factors required in job success for this CEA position.

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: 11/30/2026

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 Human Resources

Human Resources Office

Attn: Exempt Appointments Unit

1810 16th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Human Resources

Human Resources Office

Exempt Appointments Unit

1810 16th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811-7258

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 must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section 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:

• Demonstrated knowledge of state policies, rules & standards relative to American with Disabilities Act As Amended (ADAAA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) regulations and guidelines.
• Experience in recommending, developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Program administration experience communicating with executive level management, other state agencies, legislative staff, industry, local governments, etc.
• Managerial experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully apply organizational leadership, communicate clearly, facilitate decision-making, promote teamwork, and define and achieve success across multidisciplinary stakeholder interests.
• Ability to gain the confidence and support of executive leadership and provide effective advice on regulatory and administrative matters and policies.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
  
  

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

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits. Please visit our new Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov for more information!

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.calhr.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Alexandra Scheuer

[phone]

[e-mail]

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:

RA Coordinators

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

Additional Application Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
  
  

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

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.