Chief of Enforcement

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Medical Board of California, the Chief of Enforcement, independently and through subordinate staff, is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the Enforcement Program.

The application filing period for this CEA examination bulletin is being updated to reflect an until filled filing status. Candidates who applied previously do not need to re-apply. Applications received by the following application cut-off dates will be scored and successful candidates will be merged to the existing eligible list in rank order:

• June 16, 2026
• July 7, 2026

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Criminal Offender Record Information
Title 11, Section 703(d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest
This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

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:

These factors are designed to identify job requirements in specific areas. Please address your experience, knowledge and ability in the following areas and provide specific examples.

1. Technical – Enforcement activities of a regulatory agency; investigative procedures and techniques, rules of evidence, and court and administrative hearing procedures. Recommending legal and administrative actions, ensuring compliance with all state and local laws, and providing disciplinary consistency. Conducting sensitive and complex reviews of investigative matters, reviewing draft accusations, Statement of Issues, and charges to be filed, and approving, denying or proposing alternatives to licensing actions. Working closely with state and local agencies, Attorney General’s office, District Attorney, Governor’s Office, members of Legislature, and executive staff on investigative issues and administrative actions.

2. Management – Managing a statewide program with multiple program units and staff at all levels, including planning, organizing, and directing program operations; monitoring, evaluating and developing staff; engaging in human resource processes; overseeing and directing resource allocation and budgeting; employee recruitment and retention; strategic planning; leadership; supervision; and management accountability.

3. Program Oversight – Directing, organizing, and evaluating the operation of a program through policies, procedures, regulations, statutes and directives. Formulating and preparing a program’s strategic plan and developing and implementing goals and action plans. Monitoring program performance measures, timeframes, and quality control measures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

4. Outreach and Communication – Acting as a lead representative for an organization using excellent interpersonal skills to provide effective verbal and written communication to present information logically, clearly, and concisely. Maintaining cooperative working relationships to communicate critical program and/or policy changes in an expeditious manner, dealing with a variety of individuals including governmental and/or industry groups in matters of significant program sensitivity. Preparing and delivering presentations to stakeholders, the media, organizations, and the public on current and emerging matters.

5. Policy and Legislation – Evaluating, improving, amending, developing, recommending, and implementing policies and/or legislation to ensure goals and objectives are consistent with a mission and strategic plan.

Benefits

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Detailed benefit information including health, dental, vision, retirement, etc. can be found at

Application Filing Information

State Applications (Std. 678) and Statement of Qualifications must be received or postmarked by the final filing date as listed in this bulletin. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit application packages to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Hardcopy application packages must have an original signature. Faxed application packages will not be accepted for any reason. Questions regarding this examination may be directed to: Layla Patel at Show phone number or via email to View email address on calcareers.ca.gov.

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. Applicants who fail to submit or complete the SOQ as instructed will be eliminated from the examination process. Please see notes under the "Examination Information" section below for the SOQ requirements.