Division Chief, Medical & Psychological Screening (Hybrid)

California Department of Human Resources (CalHR); Citrus Heights (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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