Supervisor II - Forensic Services

Job Description and Duties

The Supervisor II - Forensic Services will be directed by the Chief of Forensic Services or the Medical Director in Forensic Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Responsible for management, supervision, and providing direction to the Forensic Services Department.
• Assess, develop, and implement training needs for current and future staff assignments.
• Manage hospital census independently coordinating with all State Hospitals in an effort to reduce the statewide Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC1370) wait list.
• Develop and enhance tools to increase skills and knowledge for staff.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.*

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Supervisor II Examination

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position is in-office with one (1) day of telework per week available.

Special Requirements

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD 678), all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ is a narrative discussion of how your education, training, skills, and experience qualifies you for the position.

The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application.

Applications received without an SOQ will NOT be accepted and will be excluded from the hiring process.

Applicants who fail to follow these requirements, or who do not provide responses to the specific question prompts, will be disqualified from the selection process.

Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in your response. Please limit your SOQ to a maximum of three (3) pages, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font, and clearly address the prompts while including details and examples:

1. Explain how your knowledge, experience, and leadership practices make you the most desirable candidate to serve in this position.

2. Describe your approach to balancing the varying roles of customer service, consulting, and control/oversight.

3. Describe your leadership skills and experience creating an effective and highly motivated team with a strong focus on service and outcomes.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Additional Information

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

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.
• Other -
  • If using education to meet the minimum qualifications (MQs), as outlined in the classification description (specifications), you must submit a copy of your unofficial college transcripts with your application (STD. 678).
    • Foreign transcripts must include verification for U.S. equivalency from an independent company.
    • Please ensure that your birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.
    • Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable.

  
  *If you are not using college education to meet the MQs, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select 'Bypass File'.*

• Statement of Qualifications -
  • You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your application to be considered. Please see the Special Requirements section for more information.