Unit Chief

California Department of Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); Ibrido; USD 86.000 - 107.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, including health, dental, and

Paid holidays and vacation

Retirement program

Savings Plus (401(k), 457)

Descrizione del lavoro

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) seeks a Unit Chief to supervise a team responsible for monitoring Medi-Cal managed care plans and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. This role guides data policy, training, and performance metrics for a four-to-five person team.

Based in Sacramento with hybrid telework, the position offers a permanent full-time opportunity, a competitive salary range, and a benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.

Competenze

• Knowledge of Medi-Cal/Medicaid program.
• Knowledge of managed care policies and programs and compliance.
• Experience interpreting contracts, policies, laws, and regulations.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience writing and presenting policies and procedures.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present to leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Conoscenze

Medi-Cal knowledge

Managed care policies

Contract interpretation

Policy writing

Communication skills

Project management

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

Job Description And Duties

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. 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:

The role of the Supervisor I is to be responsible for the oversight of short-term and long-term monitoring of Medi-Cal managed care plans (MCPs) to ensure compliance with applicable State and federal regulations, contract requirements, and All Plan, Policy, and Dual Plan Letters related to the seniors and persons with disabilities (SPD) population, which includes the Long-Term Care (LTC) and Medicare-Medi-Cal duals population. Oversight of monitoring activities includes, but is not limited to, the creation, implementation, and accountability for monitoring measures and related policy, processes and MCP guidance; data aggregation, tracking, trending and analysis; the training and management of a team of four to five staff to efficiently and effectively carry out data monitoring policy and processes, and lead technical assistance efforts for MCPs as necessary to ensure data quality.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [e-mail] , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

For Job Controls affected by the DHCS Generalist Classification Consolidation on January 1st, 2026. This classification was previously known as the Staff Servcies Manager I (SSM I) classification and is now referred to as the Supervisor I classification, effective January 1, 2026.

• See the impacted classifications here .

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

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary infomration section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534555

Position #(s): 805-150-4800-XXX

Working Title: Unit Chief

Classification: SUPERVISOR I

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom .

Special Requirements

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

• Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Supervisor I . See the Minimum Requirements section above.
• Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the statement of qualifications - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
• Once you have applied, take the Supervisor I Examination. If using education to meet classification MQ pattern:

Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medi-Cal/Medicaid Program
• Knowledge of managed care policies and programs and compliance
• Experience interpreting contracts, policies, laws, and regulations
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience writing and presenting policies and procedures
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present it clearly to leadership.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple time-sensitive assignments.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Possesses strong project management skills

Benefits

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact: Ruby Ortiz
[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:
EEO Officer
[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.

Telework

This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement Salary:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details

Additional Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of 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.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed. Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), ...

All information on the Employment Application (STD 678) must be completed. Applicants should include all employment history...

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications...

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.