Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-advertisement that had Final Filing Date of 2/25/2025. If you have already applied, please do not re-apply, your application may still be considered.

Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) in the OPM, Division of Provider Networks (DPN) the incumbent performs high profile, sensitive and complex specialized assignments involving broad policy issues, which have significant statewide impact on the Department’s program activities pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Act), the California Code of Regulations, Title 28 (Regulations), and program policies and procedures. The Health Program Specialist II serves as a project manager for program related activities associated with the planning, implementation and monitoring of the requirements of Senate Bill 221 into the Division’s program and amendments to Rule 1300.67.2.2. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring project timelines, performing research, facilitating meetings, conducting high-level analyses, compiling data independently, and drafting written material involving complex policy matters related to Senate Bill 221 and provider network adequacy. The incumbent advises program staff and the Deputy Director on complex policy issues, provides recommendations, subject matter expertise, and technical assistance.

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. Beginning July 1, 2025, all employees will be required to work in-person at least four days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the DMHC.

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Working Conditions

The DMHC utilizes a hybrid telework model to provide all employees with an avenue to telework while ensuring business and operational needs are met.

Remote-Centered employees are expected to maintain a safe and distraction free work environment at the approved alternate work location. Remote-Centered employees agree to adhere to the state telework policy, the DMHC’s telework policy, and conditions cited in the Telework Agreement (STD 200).

Office-Centered employees are expected to maintain a dedicated workstation at a DMHC official worksite. Office-Centered employees are expected to work in a climate-controlled office or cubicle under artificial lighting.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school transcripts or college/university transcript(s).

Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

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 health care service plan regulations, programs and trends.
• Knowledge of provider networks.
• Experience formulating recommendations to management on program issues.
• Experience managing projects, timelines, leading teams, and formulating recommendations based on risk assessment.
• Relevant data analysis and analytical experience.
• Experience with database structure, queries and data analytics software such as Excel, Access, or Power BI.
• Experience with Geographic Access software such as Tableau or ArcGIS.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to professionally communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to reason well and use good judgment.
• Ability to provide leadership and assistance in developing and implementing new policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize and establish simultaneous workload priorities and work under pressure.

Benefits

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

Additional Application Instructions

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.

Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA: 24-159 and Job Control: JC 466842 on your application.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for the Health Program Specialist II  is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing .

PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a MANDATORY requirement to apply for this position. The SOQ will answer specific questions and provide insight to the hiring manager regarding the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills to meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position.

  Please see section labeled Statement of Qualifications Instructions for further direction .

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