SUPERVISOR I

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Holidays

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero seeks a Supervisor I in Forensic Services to oversee administrative staff and coordinate hospital flow under the direction of Supervisor II and Executive Leadership.

Responsibilities include developing local procedures, auditing staff performance, coordinating with DHS to reduce wait lists, and training analysts on commitment procedures, with tracking databases for census and court orders.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supervising administrative staff.
• Ability to develop and implement procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative staff in the Forensic Services Department.
• Formulate and streamline local administrative procedures and audit staff performance.
• Coordinate hospital flow under supervision and with Executive Leadership.
• Collaborate with Department of State Hospitals to reduce waitlists in compliance with state law.
• Train analysts on commitment procedures and manage tracking databases for census, evaluations, and court orders.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Communication

Job description

Job Posting:Supervisor I - Forensic Services

Department of State Hospitals

JC-534200 -

Supervisor I - Forensic Services

Supervisor I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

• Under direction of the Supervisor II, provides oversight and direction to the administrative staff in the Forensic Services Department (including Analyst II’s, Analyst I’s, Correctional Case Records Analysts, and Office Technicians).
• Formulates local administrative forensic procedures, recognizes resource issues and develops problem-based solutions, streamlines and organizes duties, makes administrative and program recommendations, monitors timeliness and accuracy of job duties and functions, and performs detailed work performance audits of staff.
• Under the direction of Executive Leadership and supervision of the Supervisor II, manages and coordinates hospital flow.
• Works and coordinates efforts with the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) to reduce the wait list in compliance with relevant and applicable state law, court order, and DSH directives.
• Provides training to analysts regarding the commitment procedures for patients committed to DSH pursuant to PC2684, PC2962, PC2972, PC1370 and PC1026. Implements tracking databases used for monitoring patient census, forensic evaluation assignments, court ordered report due dates, statutory compliance with extension processes, and receipt of court orders and communicate statutory compliance and requested queries or findings with the Supervisor II, Chief of Forensic Services, and Executive team members.

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Statement of Qualifications

When applying for this position, a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted along with your State Employment Application (STD Form 678).

Your SOQ must adhere to the following requirements:

• Length: No more than two (2) pages
• Font: Arial, 12-point
• Titled: Statement of Qualifications

Content:

• Name, Job Title and Job Code Number in the upper left of the document
• Include numbered prompt followed by your response. Provide a relevant and complete answer to the prompt.

Important:

• Resumes, letters, or other materials will not be accepted in place of the SOQ.
• Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will not be considered for this position.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Please address the following prompt for your SOQ:

• Please discuss how your education, training, experience, and skills relate to the duties that are described in the duty statement for this position.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completion of the probationary period. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Number of Positions

1

Work Location

San Luis Obispo County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

AM

Work Week

Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills
• Policy and procedure development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Contact Information

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

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.

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 Information

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

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.