Job Posting: Deputy Director of Program Operations, Research and Evaluation

Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC)

JC-476864
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Deputy Director of Program Operations, Research and Evaluation
C. E. A.

$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 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: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Commission's Executive Director, the Deputy Director of Program Operations, Research, and Evaluation provides executive-level leadership for a team of multi-disciplinary professionals who collectively work to implement the mission of the Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH) in accordance with Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) requirements. This involves overseeing and fostering collaboration across teams that are responsible for operating contract and grant programs that address the needs of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use (i.e., behavioral health) conditions and researching/evaluating the effectiveness of these grant programs, as well as various components related to behavioral health, as mandated in statute or directed by CBH Commissioners. The Deputy Director is also responsible for leading these teams to compile available information from CBH research/evaluation findings and recommendations, and from other reputable sources. This information is used to inform the Commission’s activities, decisions, and policy development. This work requires the Deputy Director to make intentional efforts to engage participation from diverse communities that represent individuals who have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders, their family members, caregivers, and others, incorporating their input/perspectives on all aspects of the Commission's work related to grants and research/evaluation. The Deputy Director’s responsibilities directly and indirectly impact the State of California’s community mental health and substance use disorder policies and programs and the millions of Californians who depend on the system for their health and wellbeing. The Deputy Director advises the Executive Director, Commission, and the Administration on highly sensitive, politically salient, and complex issues related to BHSA policies and programs.




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

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-476864
Position #(s):
475-550-7500-001
Working Title:
Deputy Director of Program Operations, Research and Evaluation
Classification:
C. E. A.
$11,778.00 - $14,032.00 B
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:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information



Department Website: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and serves as the examination for this CEA recruitment and must be included with your application.

You must provide responses including specific examples for EACH of the qualification factors outlined below. It must not exceed one page in length for each question. Please use 12-point font and 1-inch margins. Each response must be numbered and answered listing all relevant experience, education and training. Failure to follow this format and application instructions may result in disqualification. The following should be addressed in the statement of qualifications demonstrating experience:


1. Program & Grant Development: Describe your experience designing and implementing high-impact programs. How have you ensured these programs are community-informed, equity-centered, and grounded in best practices? Provide examples of aligning program design with system priorities and promoting innovation across local and state systems. How have you provided strategic oversight for technical assistance to ensure program fidelity and sustainability?

2. Research and Evaluation: Explain your experience developing and overseeing evaluation frameworks and methodologies that center equity, community voice, and transparency. Describe your approach to coordinating data collection, analysis, and use across multiple funding streams to drive system-wide accountability and innovation. How have you ensured research and evaluation findings are accessible and actionable for policymakers, communities, and stakeholders?

3. Fiscal Oversight & Contracts Administration: Detail your experience managing significant public funds. How have you ensured the effective and equitable allocation of resources through strategic grantmaking and contract design? How have you overseen numerous contracts and grants while ensuring fiscal integrity, legal compliance, and alignment with program goals?

4. Strategic Leadership & Policy Alignment: Provide examples of contributing to an organization's strategic direction through programmatic, policy, and funding advice. How have you aligned program and evaluation strategies with statewide reforms? Describe your experience in strategic planning processes and collaborating with executive team members to ensure consistency and impact.

5. Stakeholder Engagement & Interagency Collaboration: How have you led strategic engagement efforts with community-based organizations, local agencies, providers, researchers, and advocacy groups? Describe your experience representing an organization in interagency workgroups, policy forums, and stakeholder coalitions. How have you cultivated cross-sector partnerships to align initiatives with broader systems of care, including behavioral health, criminal justice, education, and social services?

6. Leadership and Collaboration: How have you demonstrated flexibility, sound judgment, and responsiveness to emerging needs in leadership roles? Provide examples of developing and maintaining effective relationships with community partners, federal, state, and local officials, and subject matter experts. How have you identified and acted on opportunities to integrate initiatives across systems such as behavioral health, criminal justice, education, and primary care?


BHSOAC Disclosure Requirements
The selected candidate may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict-of-Interest Code that apply to BHSOAC employees, which may require filling a Statement of Economic Interest (FORM 700)

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

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC)
Human Resources
Attn: Certification Analyst
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC)
Human Resources
Certification Analyst
1812 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
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 required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - See Special Requirements Section for detailed instructions
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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

(a) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including 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; personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity objectives; and a manager's role in the equal employment opportunity program.


(b) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's equal employment opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

Examination Information

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department 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 law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.mhsoac.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 500-0577
HR_Recruiting@bhsoac.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:
Annie Palmero
(916) 312-4432
Annie.Palmero@bhsoac.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.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Experience presenting information and responding to inquiries from the Legislature, Executive Branch, and the media.

2. Experience in complying with legislative mandates including developing and reviewing complex regulations that impact a program where there is a considerable amount of public interest.

3. Experience working in the health, mental health, substance use, public health, or a related field.

4. Experience working on complex projects and/or programs that involve partnering with multiple entities with diverse – and often divergent interests - such as federal, state or local governments, community-based organizations, public or private agencies, and advocacy groups.

5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

6. Knowledge of Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act and its processes.

7. Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Commissioners, all levels of government including the Legislature, co-workers, advocacy groups, and the public.



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:
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