Job Posting: State Dental Director

Department of Public Health

JC-404010
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State Dental Director
California State Dental Director

$15,446.00 - $15,446.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/20/2023

Job Description and Duties

Join a diverse leadership team, leading the way toward healthy communities and safe environments for all! The State Dental Director leads the development and implementation of oral health initiatives with a focus on advancing health equity, development and management of oral health programs, collaboration with internal and external partners, including other State Agencies and the Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) Medicaid Dental Program, oversight of the analysis and publication of oral health information and communication with the public. The State Dental Director directs and oversees updates to the State Oral Health Plan that addresses the burden of oral disease and health equity, sets oral health goals, evidence-based strategies, and SMART objectives, and aligns with the Department’s mission.

 

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Chronic Disease Prevention within the Center for Healthy Communities (CHC). Travel is required both in and out of the state to attend and make presentations at conferences and meet with other oral health programs and national associations.

 

Please refer to the attached duty statement for additional information.

 

Applicants are required to complete the online application form through the California Governor's Office Website in addition to submitting the State Application Form (STD 678).

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento, Contra Costa, or Los Angeles County *

 

The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

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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-404010
    Position #(s):
    580-335-6623-001
    Working Title:
    State Dental Director
    Classification:
    California State Dental Director
    $15,446.00 - $15,446.00
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    Los Angeles County
    Telework:
    Hybrid
    Job Type:
    Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

    Department Information

    At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

    The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or thorough strong and effective partnerships. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department—mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet.

    CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians.

    CDPH has affirmed its commitment to improving the oral health of Californians by providing a roadmap, California Oral Health Plan 2018-2028. It offers the structure for collective action to assess and monitor oral health status and disparities, prevent oral health diseases, increase access to dental services, promote best practices, and advance evidence-based policies.

    Special Requirements

    For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

    A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (404010) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

     

    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 CalCareers Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

    If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email apply@cdph.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

    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: 12/20/2023

    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:

    Department of Public Health
    Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
    P.O. Box 997378
    MS 1700-1702
    Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

    Department of Public Health
    Classification & Certification Unit
    1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    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.
    • Other -

      Please see Supplemental Questionnaire instructions below at end of posting.  Any applications received that do not provide a written response to the SQ will not be scored/reviewed.  

    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:

    • Master of Public Health degree or equivalent
    • Experience working in a federal, state, or local public health or health care services department
    • Management and/or supervisory experience overseeing a health program
    • Experience developing, monitoring, and evaluating public health programs
    • Ability to lead through strength-based management
    • Ability to equitably lead and work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate
    • Possess interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and time management skills
    • Possess basic software skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and computer skills including word processing, emailing, and conducting internet research

     

    Knowledge of:

    • Fundamentals of public health
    • State government policies, processes, and procedures
    • Conflict resolution
    • Diversity, equity, and inclusion principles  

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

    Human Resources Contact:
    Human Resources Division
    (916) 445-0983
    apply@cdph.ca.gov
    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Jayanth Kumar
    (916) 558-1706
    Jayanth.Kumar@cdph.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) 445-0938
    CivilRights@Cdph.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.

    Supplemental Questionnaire is required.

    The supplemental questionnaire must be typed in 12-point font, single-spaced, on letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11"), and be no more than five pages (one page per question below) in length. Responses to the five questions below should be complete, specific, clear, concise, and include examples. Resumes or Cover letters will not be considered a substitute for the supplemental questionnaire.


    1. Describe your experience delivering presentations and communicating verbally and in writing to staff, management, government officials, and the public. Include experience responding to inquiries from the press and/or public relations work.

    2. Describe your management style and leadership skills, providing examples of how you function effectively as a leader of a program or service.

    3. What efforts have you contributed toward advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work experiences? Include what have you done, personally or professionally, to learn about and then address diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    4. Describe your experience overseeing, implementing, and monitoring a new policy, plan and/or program.

    5. Describe your experience directing and overseeing oral disease surveillance and monitoring preventative services and how you have included the fundamentals of public health.


    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.