CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT CANCELLED

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DEPARTMENT:	CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH	RELEASE DATE:	Monday, March 2, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	Deputy Director, Information Technology Services Division	FINAL FILING DATE:	Tuesday, March 31, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA C	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE:	$ 9,544.00 - $10,836.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	02252015_3

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Within the general policies established by the Director of the Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Chief Deputy Director, the Deputy Director of the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) is responsible for ensuring that adequate Information Technology (IT) support is available to all departmental programs. The incumbent has full management responsibility for a large complex multi-disciplined organization and oversees an annual IT budget of approximately $55 million and an IT Project Portfolio of $200 million within the Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). The incumbent has broad responsibility for the Division, establishes enterprise IT governance and sets Strategic direction through the formulation of an IT Strategic Plan that identifies fundamental performance and quality improvement measures that align with and are critical to the Department’s mission and vision. The Deputy Director is responsible for the management of over 360 staff and two CEA A’s across six different IT Branches. The Deputy Director oversees the IT Data Center Operations (infrastructure), and IT competencies that include security management, application development, enterprise project and portfolio management, enterprise change management and quality assurance, architecture and administrative support for the Department including executive sponsorship and support for the State’s largest Health IT projects. The Deputy Director promotes a service-driven collaborative partnership between the Program areas and ITSD by bridging staff, resources, and fiscally responsible services with technology. These services include an Information Technology Expenditure Dashboard (ITED), detailed management reports by system project code, cost allocations, and rate methodologies.

The Deputy Director ensures departmental IT practices and procedures comply with state policies. Finally, the Deputy Director is the principal advisor to the Director and Executive Staff regarding IT. As such, the Deputy Director acts as the Department's Chief Information Officer (CIO).

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.

(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.

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.

• Ability to monitor progress, scope and costs of systems in development and maintenance.

• Ability to review production of all units and assign priorities and staff to meet changing requirements.

• Ability to participate in the departmental budgetary process and work with state and federal control agencies to ensure resources are allocated to meet program needs. • Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, acquiring project and funding approvals using California’s process.

• Knowledge of the state’s information technology policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of information technology and project management.

• Knowledge of information technology application development methodologies necessary to implement large systems.

• Working knowledge of human resources policies and practices.

• Demonstrated knowledge of policies and operational activities that ensure the successful implementation of the Department’s information technology initiatives.

• Demonstrated strong leadership experience with a large complex organization of similar size and complexity of the CDPH.

• Demonstrated strong management skills necessary to lead, motivate, and develop staff.

• Demonstrated ability to advise, consult, and work cooperatively with departmental staff and executives, as well as legislators, control agencies, federal government, and other public and private agencies.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to present logical and convincing arguments.

• Demonstrated problem solving abilities.

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 Deputy Director, Information Technology Services Division, with the CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

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

Each applicant for this examination must complete and submit his/her responses to all seven supplemental items that follow. Supplemental responses and your 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:

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

• Your responses must be limited to one page per item.

• Identify each page with your full name.

• Make sure your responses are 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 and experience in demonstrating strong leadership techniques, organizing and motivating groups and /or employees, directing the work of technical and professional staff and dealing with a variety of individuals, organizations and state agencies. Include examples in your response.

2. Describe your general knowledge of, and experience with, project management of both small and large information technology projects. Include examples in your response.

3. Describe your ability and experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff in relation to information technology projects. Include examples in your response.

4. Describe your ability and experience in working with state control agencies, legislature and other governmental entities in relation to information technology development and implementation. Include examples in your response.

5. Describe an experience that shows your ability to analyze complex problems, recommend effective courses of action and implement strategies of corrective action. Include examples in your response.

6. Describe your information technology experience with budget development and fiscal accountability for an organization. Include examples in your response.

7. Describe your experience in developing and fostering integral working relationships with partner departments and agencies. Include examples in your response.

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.

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

Questions regarding the examination process should be directed to Patti Landaker at Patti.Landaker@cdph.ca.gov or at (916) 552-9369.

Interested applicants must submit:

• A completed Standard State Application (Form 678).
• A Supplemental Application (Responses)
• A Resume
• A Cover Letter

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, Selection and Certification Unit, Human Resources Branch
P.O. Box 997378, MS 1700-1702, Sacramento, CA 95899-7378
Patti Landaker | (916) 552-9369 | patti.landaker@cdph.ca.gov

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 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH 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.

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees