Job Posting: Chief Deputy Director

California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration

JC-480312
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Chief Deputy Director
C. E. A.

$13,080.00 - $14,851.00 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: 7/7/2025

Job Description and Duties

The Office of Technology and Solutions Integration (OTSI) within the California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) provides technology delivery leadership across Agency through a combination of end-to-end IT project delivery, project delivery consulting support services, governance programs and an Agency center of excellence. As part of this, it supports a portfolio of large, complex health and human services information technology (IT) projects, providing planning, procurement, project management, oversight, and related support services for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of high-criticality projects, working closely with CalHHS department sponsors and their stakeholders including federal, state and county governments. OTSI coordinates communication, collaboration and decision-making among these groups, with a focus on ensuring the solutions it delivers and/or supports meet the needs of the Californians that we serve. Working through a set of senior Project Directors, vendors, oversight organizations, the California Legislature and others, this Chief Deputy role is the accountable executive for successful large-project delivery. In addition to this tactical responsibility, this role supports the implementation of the CalHHS IT and Data Strategic Plan, partnering closely with other functions within OTSI and leading the associated transformation work.


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

    Working Conditions

    This position provides telework opportunities, including the ability to work remotely.

    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-480312
    Position #(s):
    791-700-7500-002
    Working Title:
    Chief Deputy Director
    Classification:
    C. E. A.
    $13,080.00 - $14,851.00 C
    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

    The CalHHS OTSI provides project management, oversight, procurement, and support services for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of high criticality projects. We are passionate about the people of California who receive vital health and human services by the successful delivery of our large, complex information technology (IT) systems. We are a trusted leader and work toward common goals by sharing knowledge, learning, and building consensus to implement solutions.

    Whether you’re interested in the field of IT or administrative support services, we offer excellent opportunities and a collaborative work environment. So, come build a career at the CalHHS OTSI!

    Headquartered in the Natomas area of Sacramento, we offer free parking, many convenient shopping and dining options, a comfortable work environment and beautiful office facilities.

    Check out our jobs website and social media sites:
     OTSI Jobs Site
     LinkedIN
    www.osi.ca.gov

    Special Requirements

    A CEA Examination is required as part of the application package and will consist of a review of the candidate's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) that describes their education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the desirable qualifications listed for this position; and serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and consicely in writing. 

    **Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the responses as stated in the Examination Information section of this posting will not be considered.**

    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 7/7/2025

    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:

    California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
    N/A
    Attn: Human Resources Division: JC 480312
    2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150
    Sacramento, CA 95833

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    California Health and Human Services Office of Technology and Solutions Integration
    N/A
    Human Resources Division: JC 480312
    2870 Gateway Oaks, Suite 150
    Sacramento, CA 95833
    Monday - Friday
    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 - Please see Statement of Qualifications section. 
    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:

    • 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; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
    • 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 Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and 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.

    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:

    Knowledge of:

    1. State of California and Health and Human Service Agency stakeholders’ business needs and their organizational, political, administrative, and fiscal environments to understand potential impacts of issues and parameters of potential solutions.

    2. Organizational Change Management practices associated with driving large-scale organizational transformation.

    3. Executive Leadership practices and techniques for organizing, leading and motivating groups, including matrixed organizations in which the individual must successfully lead despite lacking broad authority.

    4. Best practices in information technology management, including project management; risk assessment and mitigation; facilitation and negotiation; promoting collaboration among diverse stakeholders; managing strategies, tasks, schedules and budgets; state budget/fiscal processes for IT projects; and state and federal control agency requirements for project approval and oversight.

    Ability to:

    1. 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 technology solution delivery matters.

    2.  Create and implement strategies and activities associated with organizational transformation, continuous improvement and efficiency, particularly as associated with IT Solution Delivery.

    3. Develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels and types (Federal, State, Local) of government, the Legislative and Executive Branches, advocates, and stakeholders; represent the department in meetings with control agencies, external customers, suppliers, and vendors.  Build trust-based relationships with executives to facilitate the completion of shared goals.

    4. Build effective leaders, specifically senior managers, in pursuit of specific business outcomes.

    5. Drive an innovative mindset related to the planning and delivery of technology solutions.

    Examination Information

    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

    The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California, please click below:

    CalHR Benefits Summary 

    CalHR Salary and Benefits Information

    CalPERS Retirement Information

    CalPERS Employer Contributions

    Contact Information

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

    Human Resources Contact:
    Celia Ramirez
    (916) 263-1837
    celia.ramirez@otsi.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:
    Nicole Antonopoulos, EEO Officer
    (916) 263-0729
    EEOinfo@otsi.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.

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

    The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how each candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the qualifications to qualify for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely.

    The SOQ must be typed, in a minimum of 12-point font, single spaced, on standard sized paper, and no more than 2 pages in length. The SOQ must be numbered and written in the same order as the questions listed below providing specific examples addressing each desirable qualification. Failure to follow these instructions may disqualify you from this examination.

    1. Describe your Executive experience and what you did to ensure you successfully met the goals of the organization. Include both strategic and operational experience.

    2. Describe your Experience managing a large and complex portfolio of projects, working through a broad set of stakeholders to achieve sometimes competing goals.

    3. Demonstrated experience in collaborating across various functions and levels of an organization and partnering to develop effective communication plans, strategies, policies, and public affairs related content.

    4. Provide examples of your work experience that demonstrate your ability to create a culture that is inclusive, receptive, empowered and expected to seek and deliver innovative solutions.


    Note: Cover pages, cover letters, and resumes do not take place of the SOQ. Applications submitted without the required SOQ will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for this position.

    Additional Information

    This position is designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) under the California Health and Human Services Agency Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for the making, participating in the making, or using his or her official position to influence the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on his or her personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Form 700 within 30 days after his or her appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

    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
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