Job Posting: Privacy Officer

Statewide Health Planning & Development Office

JC-207461
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Privacy Officer
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II

$7,014.00 - $9,399.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2020

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Chief Data Officer (CDO), the Privacy Officer leads the Privacy Program for the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). The Privacy Officer is a privacy subject matter expert and is responsible for ensuring California Information Practices Act compliance, as well as compliance with other privacy laws and regulations. Incumbents typically work in the Information Security Engineering domain.

The Privacy Officer performs the following tasks:

• Designs, develops, and leads the Privacy Program.

• Advises senior leadership on privacy strategy and tactics.

• Identifies and develops appropriate policies to manage privacy risk.

• Develops, recommends, and coordinates privacy policy implementation, including procedures, practices, training, and guidelines to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, reliability, and appropriate use of OSHPD information assets.

• Assess, develop, implement and maintain a privacy training and awareness program, ensuring consistency with the organizations risk management strategies and priorities.

• Leads the privacy inventory, which identifies major records systems containing personal information (particularly SSNs), location(s), and selected privacy practices.

• Provides critical privacy and security guidance to support OSHPD programs, strategic goals, and business objectives.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-207461
Position #(s):
441-175-1414-XXX
Working Title:
Privacy Officer
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST II
$7,014.00 - $9,399.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California’s Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) is the leader in collecting data and disseminating information about California’s healthcare infrastructure. 

OSHPD promotes an equitably distributed healthcare workforce, and publishes valuable information about healthcare outcomes.

OSHPD also monitors the construction, renovation, and seismic safety of hospitals and skilled nursing facilities and provides loan insurance to assist the capital needs of California’s not-for-profit healthcare facilities.

 

OSHPD promotes and encourages communication, accountability, service, professionalism, integrity, respect, innovation, teamwork, and community as core values in support of our vision: “Access to safe, quality healthcare environments that meet California’s dynamic and diverse needs.”

 

To learn more about OSHPD, visit: http://oshpd.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification.  Official transcripts will be required upon appointment.  If it is determined an application does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the applicant will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.  Applicants who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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: 7/22/2020

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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:

Statewide Health Planning & Development Office
Attn: Human Resources: Classification and Pay Unit
2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016
Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 1016
Sacramento, CA 95833
Drop off at 8th Floor Receptionist, Attention: Human Resources
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 -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. (The SOQ is a separate document with your Name and Job Control number noted on the top, typed in Arial 12 pt font, no more than two pages.)

    1. Describe your experience with developing and/or leading a privacy program.
    2. Describe your experience with the release of protected healthcare information.
    3. Highlight your experience with developing and/or providing training.
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:

- Experience with developing and/or leading a privacy program
- Knowledge of current state and federal privacy laws
- Knowledge with healthcare data management
- Experience with developing and/or delivering training
- Experience with the collection and release of protected healthcare information
- Knowledge of privacy related sections of the CA state administrative manual
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail; ability to manage to deadlin

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to healthcare.

 

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Salary and Benefits page on the CalHR website.

OSHPD is housed in a state-of-the-art building outside of downtown off Interstate-5.  Enjoy a great work environment with many amenities, including FREE PARKING and fully equipped pay-per-charge electric vehicle charging stations.  OSHPD is close to many dining and shopping choices and the Natomas Racquet Club

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Samantha Billings
(916) 326-3208
OSHPD.HRclassandpay@oshpd.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:
EEO Office
(916) 326-3261
OSHPDEEO@oshpd.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.

Additional Application Requirements

You must include:  1) the classification title you are applying for, 2) “JC-#207461”, and 3) your source of eligibility (i.e. List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, SROA/Surplus) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you applying” section of your application.  Applications received without this information may be disqualified.

 

If you are applying for a classification with an educational requirement on which you are basing your eligibility, you MUST provide a copy of your degree or transcripts as proof of meeting the education requirement from the Classification Specification (link on the right side of the screen under “Additional Documentation”).  Example:  if you are applying for a Staff Services Analyst position based on your Bachelor’s degree, you must attach a copy of your degree or transcripts showing the degree you obtained.  Applicants who fail to provide this information shall be disqualified.

 

Applications received via email or fax will not be accepted.

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.