Unit Chief (Hybrid Option)

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role:

This advertisement includes two or more vacancies within the Medi-Cal Supplemental Payments Unit,Provider Reimbursements Unit, and Supplemental Reimbursement Unit. Candidates need only apply to this one Job Control to be considered for all vacancies within the units described below.

The Supervisor I performs a wide variety of complex program management and supervisory tasks as the supervisor of the Medi-Cal Supplemental Payments Unit (MSPU). The incumbent will be charged specifically with managing the activities of the Private Hospital Supplemental Fund Program, Senate Bill 1100 Intergovernmental Transfer Program, Construction Renovation Reimbursement Program, Distinct Part Nursing Facility Construction Renovation Reimbursement Program, Enhanced Payments to Private Trauma Hospitals Program, and Non-Designated Public Hospital Supplemental Reimbursement Program. The MSPU administers supplemental payment programs, develops complex payment methodologies, researches a wide variety of health program policy issues, processes supplemental program payments, perform reconciliations, foster stakeholder relationships and coordinate outreach, and other operational matters related to the supplemental payment programs.

Under general direction from the Supervisor II, the Supervisor I supervises analytical and technical staff in the Provider Reimbursements Unit (PRU) providing a wide variety of complex administrative, management and supervisory tasks. The Supervisor I will manage the supplemental payment activities for three supplemental payment programs, including; the development of complex payment methodologies, research of a wide variety of health program policy issues, process and review supplemental program payments, perform reconciliations, foster stakeholder relationships and coordinate outreach, and other operational matters related to the supplemental payment programs.

For more information about each vacancy being advertised, please view the ‘Duty Statement’ documents.

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps:

If you are interested in this position, complete the following simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Supervisor I . See the Minimum Requirements section below.

2. Complete the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.

3. Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.

4. Once you have applied, take the Supervisor I Examination.

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

· Continuous and ongoing training

· Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

· Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

· Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

· Defined retirement program

· Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)

· Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's 

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Telework and Salary Information

This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 – 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required. 

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 

The DHCS office location for this position is 1500 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95814.

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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.