Exam Bulletin - Chief Executive Officer, Health Care (Safety)

California Correctional Health Care Services

Exam Code: EX-3118

Examination Plans Included:

  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY) - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Classification Details

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY): $15,102.00 - $24,236.00 per Month

View the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY) classification specification.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY) - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

    3118

For CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY), once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 6 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-03118

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

00108216 - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY)

Part-time or full-time jobs, regardless of whether paid or volunteer positions, and inside or outside California state service will count toward experience.

Either I

Experience: Three years of progressively responsible executive level experience in health care administration or medical management, which must have included at least two years with responsibility for supervision of a broad variety of clinical, administrative, management, and clinical support services in a setting comparable to those found within a large hospital, health maintenance organization, or other health care system.


And

Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Medical Management, Health Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related health professional or business management field.

Or II

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible executive level experience in health care administration or medical management, which must have included at least three years with responsibility for supervision of a broad variety of clinical, administrative, management, and clinical support services in a setting comparable to those found within a large hospital, health maintenance organization, or other health system.

And

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in health services administration or a related field.

Special Personal Characteristics: Incumbents must possess the willingness to work in a correctional facility; be empathetic and sympathetic and demonstrate a respectful understanding of patients in a state correctional facility or clinic. Incumbents must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful situations and emergencies encountered on the job without endangering their own health and well-being or that of fellow employees, forensic clients, incarcerated patients, or the public.

State Civil Service Out of Class Experience:  A completion of an “out-of-class (OOC) assignment memorandum”, dated within one year of assignment completion, is required to use OOC experience to meet the minimum qualifications for examination purposes. Employees may obtain this documentation from their Classification and Pay Analyst or institutional Personnel Liaison.  OOC experience without the required documentation cannot be considered for examination purposes.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department. 

Position Description

00108216 - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY)

It is anticipated that positions may exist with California Correctional Health Care Services at the following locations in the future:

  1. Avenal State Prison in Avenal, California
  2. California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, California
  3. California Health Care Facility in Stockton, California
  4. California Institution for Men in Chino, California
  5. California Institution for Women in Corona, California
  6. California Medical Facility in Vacaville, California
  7. California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo, California
  8. California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, California
  9. California State Prison, Corcoran in Corcoran, California
  10. California State Prison, Los Angeles County in Lancaster, California
  11. California State Prison, Sacramento in Represa, California
  12. California State Prison, Solano in Vacaville, California
  13. Calipatria State Prison in Calipatria, California
  14. Centinela State Prison in Imperial, California
  15. Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, California
  16. Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe, California
  17. Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California
  18. Folsom State Prison in Represa, California
  19. High Desert State Prison in Susanville, California
  20. Ironwood State Prison in Blythe, California
  21. Kern Valley State Prison in Delano, California
  22. Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California
  23. North Kern State Prison in Delano, California
  24. Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, California
  25. Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California
  26. Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, California
  27. Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, California
  28. San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, California
  29. Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown, California
  30. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison in Corcoran, California
  31. Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, California
  32. Wasco State Prison Reception Center in Wasco, California

Incumbents, under general direction, plan, organize, and coordinate implementation of a health care delivery system in California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) adult institutions; supervise health care program managers responsible for medical care, nursing care, mental health care, and dental care within the institution for purposes of ensuring the coordinated and effective delivery of quality care by multidisciplinary personnel; may supervise program managers responsible for all administrative services functions within health care; ensure adequate resources are requested to support health care operations; administer a multi-million dollar budget, multiple on-site clinics, and a delivery system that features a full range of medical, mental health, dental, pharmacy and medication management, and specialty care services across multiple levels of care; and perform other related duties.

An incumbent implements a multi-functional health care delivery system within one or more specified institutions; establishes and maintains a quality management program to ensure that health program implementation is consistent with appropriate standards, legal mandates, and strategic plans and standards; ensures that health care staff routinely evaluate health care programs, develops initiatives to improve services, and successfully implements initiatives to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of services; manages the institutions resource needs and ensures that the health care services delivery system requests adequate clinical staff and administrative support, including procurement, capital outlay, staffing, and information systems support; ensures the coordinated and effective implementation of program policies, standards, and protocols determined necessary; ensures performance expectations are established and met; is responsible for implementing an ongoing program to monitor, evaluate, and improve the timeliness and quality of care; works closely with the institution warden to resolve day-to-day operational issues, as well as larger, systemic issues; acts as a health care liaison for stakeholder groups; serves as the Departments and Receivers principal advisor on the institution-specific application of health care policies and procedures; assists the Department and Receiver in determining health care priorities, plans, policies, and programs; identifies related resources needs; participates in statewide training programs and ensures staff participation; has regular and substantial contact with incarcerated individuals, including private meetings with the incarcerated; is responsible for maintaining the safety of persons and property; maintains order and supervises the conduct of the incarcerated; maintains security in working areas and with regard to medication and work materials; inspects premises for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs; observes and intervenes in the incarcerated's behavior that may signal disruptive or assaultive behavior; and takes steps to defuse potentially volatile situations.

Positions exist statewide. 

Examination Information

This examination consists of the following component(s):

Component OrderComponent TypeComponent DuePercentage of Final Score
1Supplemental ReportWith Application100%

Components that are due with your application will be scored and will count toward your final examination result. Failure to submit these items may result in disqualification or elimination from the examination.

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:

  1. Issues and problems involved in managing the administrative, fiscal, and clinicalservices of a large and complex multidisciplinary health care delivery system;
  2. Principles of personnel management and supervision of a multi-disciplinary workforce;
  3. Principles, practices, and trends of organization and management as they relate toan institution health care setting;
  4. Laws, rules, regulations, and standards pertaining to health care administration in acorrectional setting;
  5. Fiscal management practices;
  6. Principles, practices, and trends of organizational leadership;
  7. Cost and data management systems associated with patient care and evaluation of health care delivery systems;
  8. Uses and application of information technology;
  9. Current trends and developments in the field of health care administration;
  10. Basic principles of emergency and disaster preparedness planning;
  11. A manager’s responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Ability to:

  1. Communicate effectively;
  2. Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate health care and administrative services to meet treatment needs within an institution setting;
  3. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted inthe course of the work;
  4. Evaluate information and make recommendations based upon data from management or automated systems;
  5. Create and develop collaborative teams;
  6. Analyze data and situations and take appropriate action;
  7. Execute progressive discipline;
  8. Motivate staff to accomplish common goals;
  9. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports;
  10. Effectively develop and implement strategies to accomplish program missions;
  11. Develop staff and assess training and developmental needs;
  12. Attract and recruit qualified staff;
  13. Effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.

Eligible List Information

A Departmental Open eligible list for the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY) Classification will be established for:

  • California Correctional Health Care Services

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 48 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Training and Experience Preview

1. Have you collaborated with administrators and other professionals on strategic plans?

2. Have you coordinated and promoted interdisciplinary collaboration across various
    disciplines and service lines to ensure continuity and appropriateness in the delivery
    of health care services?

3. Have you had executive responsibility for developing and implementing emergency
    management oversight strategies?

4. Have you had executive responsibility for keeping management and key stakeholders
    apprised on current trends, issues, and activities?

5. Have you had executive responsibility for maintaining licensure of a health care facility
    (e.g., acute care, long-term care, psychiatric care, rehabilitation, correctional treatment
    center, home care) for the National Committee for Quality Assurance, Joint
    Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organization or California state license
    under Title 22?

6. Have you had executive responsibility for providing long-range or strategic planning for
    the organization?

7. Have you implemented and evaluated policies, procedures, and health care quality
    improvement programs to reflect best practices?

8. Have you made executive decisions regarding personnel or program budgets?

9. Have you met with union representatives and/or human resources personnel regarding
    bargaining contract provisions and/or conditions of employment as part of the
    progressive discipline process?

10. Have you monitored, evaluated, and discussed the work performance of other health
      care personnel and implemented staff development plans?

11. Have you participated in the selection and hiring of other executives and/or
     managerial positions?

12. Have you presented reports and defended the findings to executive management
      and/or governing bodies?

13. Have you provided executive leadership over fiscal planning and budgeting for a
      health care program?

14. Have you provided executive oversight for significant organizational change
      initiatives?

15. Have you provided executive oversight to facility design, plans and functions, capital
      equipment, and organizational structure to ensure efficient use of resources?

16. Have you provided executive oversight to the clinical and non-clinical executives
      and/or managerial staff (physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, dental professionals,
      administrative staff, etc.)?

17. Have you reviewed and evaluated data for comprehensive reports to provide
      recommendations on proposed health care legislation and/or government reports and
      to make program modifications?

18. Have you reviewed investigations of alleged staff misconduct and taken appropriate
      action?

19. Have you served on the board of directors for a health care organization?

20. Have you served on various health care committees, task forces, or work groups at
      various levels (e.g., local, statewide, national) to collaborate with other health care
      organizations regarding comprehensive patient care?

21. Have you translated and implemented the organization’s mission into goals and
      objectives?

Testing Departments

  • California Correctional Health Care Services

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

California Correctional Health Care Services
Examination Services Section
PO Box 588500, Personnel D-1
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone: (916) 691-5894
CPHCSSelectionServices@cdcr.ca.gov

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.

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.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State 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.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

California Correctional Health Care Services 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 laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)