Operations Manager

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-522169 Position #(s): 441-100-4800-XXX Working Title: Operations Manager Classification: SUPERVISOR I $7,172.00 - $8,910.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians. Want to work in an office that oversees hundreds of employees dedicated to making access to health care more equitable and affordable throughout California? Then join the Department of Health Care Access and Information’s Director’s Office. The Director’s Office oversees and manages the work of five different offices and houses the Communication and Planning and Legislative and Governmental Affairs units, and the Chief Equity and Equal Employment Opportunity offices. The work of the Director’s Office impacts the entire organization and the State of California. HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California. Department Website: Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Director, the Supervisor I (Sup I) serves as the Operations Manager for the Department of Health Care Access and Information Director's Office. The incumbent is responsible for managing the office’s operations, service portfolio, and department staff engagement plan. Supports the department’s staff and leadership engagement planning process and leads cross-departmental collaboration efforts focused on creating alignment and implementing best practices. As a representative of the Directorate, the incumbent works in partnership with the offices to support the Department's program objectives. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025 , visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position. R esumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Your SOQ must include your first and last name at the top of the page and address the questions below. Please limit your SOQ responses to no more than two typewritten pages in length, in Arial font 12pt, and single spaced. If the SOQ is not in Arial font 12pt, and single spaced and not specifically answering the questions below, the applicant will not be considered for an interview: Describe your experience in overseeing and/or managing operations. What is your approach to leading cross-functional teams? Please indicate your length of time performing and describe your experience as a project manager directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of a multi-disciplinary team. Please indicate your length of time performing and describe your experience in developing and executing communications plans. To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly. This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection. Final Filing Date: 6/30/2026 Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). 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 required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted in order to apply for this position. Please refer to the Special Requirements section for details. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Socket.dev