DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES RELEASE DATE: Wednesday, November 25, 2015
POSITION TITLE: Chief, Internal Audits FINAL FILING DATE: Wednesday, December 23, 2015
CEA LEVEL: CEA A EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE: $ 6,453.00 - $ 9,277.00 / Month BULLETIN ID: 11202015_3

POSITION DESCRIPTION
CANDIDATES WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS POSITION DURING THE FILING PERIOD ENDING JUNE 12, 2015, MAY UPDATE THEIR APPLICATIONS AS NEEDED. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE MERGED ONTO THE EXISTING ELIGIBLE LIST.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, Audits and Investigations, the Chief, Internal Audits, ensures that the network of risk management, controls, and governance processes are adopted by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to safeguard assets, test the reliability and accuracy of accounting data, promote operational efficiency and security, and encourage adherence to prescribed state and DHCS policies. The Chief meets, confers, provides support, and consults with Department and Agency executive management teams to ensure and promote the recognition of audit needs and implementation of recommendations. The Chief reviews current developments in legislation and program operations, state mandates, and executive request to design annual audit plans developed through risk based methodologies to address the needs of the Department. The Chief formulates, implements, manages, and evaluates policy and long range planning as it pertains to Internal Audit activities, such as fraud and conflict of interest investigations, peace officer complaint investigations, special program reviews, internal control evaluations, procurement reviews, external audit coordination, special projects, and other required activities. The Chief also manages the administrative functions of the Internal Audits Branch, which includes determination of the most efficient allocation of staff resources, including effective integration with the Department's investigative and/or financial resources as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

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 and other State and Federal agencies, establish priorities, and acquire and assign resources.

•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

•Demonstrated knowledge of program integrity principles and auditing and investigative techniques and procedures, and maintain strict confidentiality.

•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.

•Knowledge of Professional Auditing Standards applicable to Internal Auditing.

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, Internal Audits, 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 FIVE supplemental items. These supplemental items are designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate 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 FIVE 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 leadership ability, including techniques of organizing and motivating groups and/or employees.

2. Describe your ability to effectively communicate and interact with high-level management. This includes effective oral and written communication skills and in particular, the ability to work with such management in the presentation and resolution of critical issues and audit recommendations.

3. Describe your ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals, organizations, and state or federal agencies such as, the State Controller's Office, California State Auditor, and the Department of Finance Office of State Audits and Evaluations.

4. Describe your knowledge of and experience with the principles and processes of independent financial and performance audits of internal departmental programs and organizations.

5. Discuss your knowledge of Professional Auditing Standards applicable to Internal Auditing. Include in this discussion your knowledge of program integrity principles and confidentiality.

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) 552-8349 | 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) 552-8349.

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