Supervisor I - Forensic Services

Job Description and Duties

The permanent, full time  Supervisor I - Forensic Services will be directed by the Supervisor II - Forensic Services Manager at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:

• Under direction of the Supervisor II, provides oversight and direction to the administrative staff in the Forensic Services Department (including Analyst II’s, Analyst I’s, Correctional Case Records Analysts, and Office Technicians).
• Formulates local administrative forensic procedures, recognizes resource issues and develops problem-based solutions, streamlines and organizes duties, makes administrative and program recommendations, monitors timeliness and accuracy of job duties and functions, and performs detailed work performance audits of staff.
• Under the direction of Executive Leadership and supervision of the Supervisor II, manages and coordinates hospital flow.
• Works and coordinates efforts with the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) to reduce the wait list in compliance with relevant and applicable state law, court order, and DSH directives.
• Provides training to analysts regarding the commitment procedures for patients committed to DSH pursuant to PC2684, PC2962, PC2972, PC1370 and PC1026. Implements tracking databases used for monitoring patient census, forensic evaluation assignments, court ordered report due dates, statutory compliance with extension processes, and receipt of court orders and communicate statutory compliance and requested queries or findings with the Supervisor II, Chief of Forensic Services, and Executive team members.
  

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 I Eligibility 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 may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completion of the probationary period. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

This position may require you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications

When applying for this position, a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted along with your State Employment Application (STD Form 678).

Your SOQ must adhere to the following requirements:

• Length: No more than two (2) pages
• Font: Arial, 12-point
• Titled: Statement of Qualifications

Content:

• Name, Job Title and Job Code Number in the upper left of the document
• Include numbered prompt followed by your response. Provide a relevant and complete answer to the prompt.

Important:

• Resumes, letters, or other materials will not be accepted in place of the SOQ.
• Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will not be considered for this position.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Please address the following prompt for your SOQ:

1. Please discuss how your education, training, experience, and skills relate to the duties that are described in the duty statement for this position.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong leadership skills
• Policy and procedure development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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 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.
• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an attached SOQ will not be considered. See the Special Requirements section for any additional information relevant to the SOQ requirement.
• Other - Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) based on a pattern of education, as outlined in the classification description (specifications), must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts showing how many units completed with their application (STD. 678). Higher degrees cannot be accepted as proof of a lower degree.
  
  • Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position.
  • Foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
  • Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.
  • If you are not using 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).
• Other - If using State Civil Service Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications, candidates must provide a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying their OOC experience. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.
  If you are not basing your eligibility on OOC experience, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).