DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES RELEASE DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2015
POSITION TITLE: Chief, Financial Audits Branch FINAL FILING DATE: Tuesday, February 3, 2015
CEA LEVEL: CEA A EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE: $ 6,296.00 - $ 9,051.00 / Month BULLETIN ID: 01062015_2

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Audits and Investigations (A&I), the Chief, Financial Audits Branch (FAB), coordinates audit activities through subordinate section chiefs, participates in the administration of a statewide workforce of approximately 350 auditors whose duties are to ensure program integrity within the Medi-Cal program. The Chief, FAB, functions as the Department of Health Care Service's (DHCS) audit program policy and reimbursement expert to protect the integrity and propriety of payments made to health care providers under Federal Title XIX (Medi-Cal) and State General Fund legislative/regulatory goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Either I
Must be a current State civil service employee with permanent civil service status, as defined in Government Code Section 18546.

Or II
Must be a current or former employee of the Legislature, who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service as defined in Government Code Section 18990.

Or III
Must be a current or former nonelected exempt employee of the Executive Branch of government who resigned or was released from service within the last 12 months, and with two or more consecutive years of service (excluding those positions for which the salaries are set by statute) as defined by Government Code Section 18992.

Or IV
Must be a person retired from the United States military, honorably discharged from active military duty with a service-connected disability, or honorably discharged from active duty as defined in Government Code Section 18991.

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:
(1) 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.

(2) 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 QUALIFICATION(S)
•Demonstrated management skills necessary to lead, motivate, and develop staff.

•Ability to work with DHCS executives and program managers, other State and Federal agencies, establish priorities, and acquire and assign resources.

•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

•Knowledge of current and emerging health care delivery systems including managed care and fee-for-service types of health care providers, benefits, and methods of reimbursements.

•Management experience in financial audits.

•Knowledge of health programs administered by the California Department of Health Care Services.

•Demonstrated knowledge of program integrity principles, auditing techniques and procedures, due process, and confidentiality.

•Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the Medi-Cal program.

•Working knowledge of personnel and labor relations policies and practices.

•Understanding of and commitment to the effective implementation of State and departmental Equal Employment Opportunity policies.

•Experience in establishing financial audit policy.

•Experience in managing a large and complex audit operation.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

Creativity and Innovation - Applies new ways of thinking. Has the ability to solve problems, create new ideas, and develop new approaches to achieve the Department's mission.

Vision - Understands the context and mission of the Department both internal and external. Has an awareness of the Department's critical issues, anticipates and influences the future. Has the ability to organize for success; understands how to facilitate functional needs and structure to achieve strategic plans.

Credibility and Integrity - Understands internal and external customers and has a true desire to build credibility. Has a personal compass composed of clear principles and the flexibility to balance between literal adherence to rules and the use of policy as a guide. Has the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions.

Teamwork - Cooperates to achieve the Department's mission, goals, and values and encourages diversity of opinions. Has the ability to enhance his/her own ability and the ability of others to contribute.

Communication - Has a clear expression of ideas, thoughts and expectations and is an active and empathic listener. Understands that people process information differently; takes initiative to build relationships; understands cultural differences.

Staff Development - Recognizes that people are the Department's most valuable resource. Can identify and define needs of the Department, attract appropriate candidates, evaluate, and select the most qualified. Takes the time to develop and encourage staff to achieve their true potential.

In addition, to best serve both our internal and external customers, it is important that our management team understands and is sensitive to the diversity of the people we serve. The composition of our management team should also reflect diversity.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of Chief, Financial Audits Branch, with the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The results of this examination will be used only to fill this position.

The examination process will consist of a Supplemental Application. Applicants are required to respond to the following seven supplemental items. These supplemental items are designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform at the CEA A level. Responses to the supplemental items will be assessed based on pre-determined job-related rating criteria. In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that which is required under the minimum qualifications.

Each applicant for this examination must complete and submit his/her responses to all the supplemental items that follow. Supplemental responses and the application must be postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail by the final filing date. Applications received without responses to the supplemental items will be rejected.

When responding to the supplemental items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

* Responses must be typewritten or generated by word processing on 8 1/2" x 11' paper, using no smaller than a 12 point font.

* Responses must be limited to one page per item.

* Identify each page with his/her full name.

* Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.

* Answer each numbered item separately indicating the corresponding item number for each response.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION ITEMS:

1. Describe your ability, including leadership techniques, for organizing and motivating groups and/or employees.

2. Describe your ability and experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff.

3. Describe your experience effectively interacting with top-level management and administrators on a wide range of management support and policy related matters.

4. Describe your experience that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex and sensitive issues and recommend and communicate effective courses of action.

5. Describe your knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management. Include in your response experience in developing financial audit policies and programs.

6. Describe your knowledge of and experience with the California legislative and budgetary processes, State control agencies, and other governmental entities that are necessary for effective program implementation.

7. Describe your experience in managing a large and complex auditing operation.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interoffice mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted. Application packages must include TWO copies of the items listed below.

Interested applicants must submit:

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES, Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 997411 MS 1300, Sacramento, CA 95899-7411
Tara Jackson-Hall | (916) 552-8345 | Tara.Jackson@dhcs.ca.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application packages may also be hand-delivered to: Department of Health Care Services, Human Resources Branch, 1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501, Sacramento, CA.

Questions regarding the examination process should be directed to Tara Jackson-Hall at Tara.Jackson@dhcs.ca.gov or at (916) 552-8345.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Tiffany Davis at Tiffany.Davis@dhcs.ca.gov or at (916) 440-7693.

SPECIAL TESTING
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the "Examination Application." You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES 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.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired: From TDD phones: (800) 735-2929, from voice phones: (800) 735-2922

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees