Job Posting: Director of In-Custody Death Review

Board of State and Community Corrections

JC-447929
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Director of In-Custody Death Review
BSCC Director of In-Custody Death Review Division

$13,921.00 - $15,386.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

This is a Governor appointed position and applicants are required to complete the online application using https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/ and select the job title of Director of In-Custody Death Review.  Applicants that fail to submit an application through the California Governor's Office will not be considered for this position.  

PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH CALCAREERS DO NOT REPLACE THE APPLICATION THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.  YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION USING THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE LINK IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH.

This is a Governor-appointed position and subject to Senate confirmation. Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director, the Director of the In-Custody Death Review Division is responsible for developing and implementing a new state program to review and make recommendations related to death incidents occurring within a local detention facility. The Director plans, directs, and evaluates all program activities including reviewing investigations of in-custody deaths, conducting further reviews when necessary and appropriate, making recommendations, establishing and implementing health and behavioral health standards for local detention facilities, and reviewing the delivery of medical and behavioral health services within local detention facilities. This position provides high level expertise and serves as a member of the BSCC’s executive leadership team.


Working Conditions

The Governor will appoint, subject to confirmation by the Senate, the director to a 6-year term.

 

The successful candidate is required to undergo live scan fingerprinting.

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.

    Additional Documents

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-447929
    Position #(s):
    917-195-0896-001
    Working Title:
    Director of In-Custody Death Review
    Classification:
    BSCC Director of In-Custody Death Review Division
    $13,921.00 - $15,386.00
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Sacramento County
    Telework:
    Hybrid
    Job Type:
    Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

    Department Information

    The Board of State and Community Corrections provides statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to promote effective state and local efforts and partnerships in California's adult and juvenile criminal justice system, including providing technical assistance and coordination to local governments related to realignment.

    Special Requirements

    This is a Governor appointed position and applicants are required to complete the online application using https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/ and select the job title of Director of In-Custody Death Review.  Applicants that fail to submit an application through the California Governor's Office will not be considered for this position.  

    PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH CALCAREERS DO NOT REPLACE THE APPLICATION THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.  YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION USING THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE LINK IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH.
     

    Application Instructions

    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: Until Filled

    Who May Apply

    This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
    Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    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:

    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Attn: Classification Unit - IG
    300 Capitol Mall, Ste. 300
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    Board of State and Community Corrections
    Classification Unit - IG
    300 Capitol Mall, Ste. 300
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    Follow instruction at top of page for application process.
    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.
    • Other - This is a Governor appointed position and applicants are required to complete the online application using https://www.gov.ca.gov/application-for-appointment/ and select the job title of Director of In-Custody Death Review.  Applicants that fail to submit an application through the California Governor's Office will not be considered for this position.  

      PLEASE NOTE - APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH CALCAREERS DO NOT REPLACE THE APPLICATION THROUGH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.  YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION USING THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE LINK IN THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH.
    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.

    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:

    The successful candidate should have the ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multi-disciplinary medical, professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; and prepare and review reports.

     

    Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; make independent, sound, and ethical decisions regarding highly sensitive matters; and maintain confidentiality.

     

    Develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, community-based organizations, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches.

     

    Knowledge of the organization and functions of state government including administrative functions and 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.

     

    Ability to effectively administer state programs and manage staff processes and procedures.

     

    Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to make effective advocacy arguments; ability to build strong and effective working relationships.  

    Benefits

    Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

    Contact Information

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

    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Elizabeth Stevenson-White
    (916) 341-6891
    Elizabeth.Stevenson-White@bscc.ca.gov

    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:
    SCO EEO Office
    (916) 324-2223
    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.

    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.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off