Chief Deputy Director for Administration and Performance Management

Job Description and Duties

Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director (ED), the Chief Deputy Director (CDD) directs the daily operations and performance of the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, also known and hereafter referred to as the Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH). Specifically, the CDD directs and provides policy, program, and technical direction for the following CBH program areas and administrative operations: Grant Programs and System Innovation; Research and Evaluation; Legislative and External Affairs; Information Technology Operations; and Administration and Performance Management. The CDD is responsible for ensuring successful implementation of all CBH mandates related to Proposition 1/the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA), to address the needs of individuals living with mental health and/or substance use (i.e., behavioral health) conditions, centering equity, community voice, and transparency. This includes, but is not limited to, overseeing CBH activities related to the Mental Health Wellness Act, the Behavioral Health Student Services Act, Innovation Partnership Fund, Stakeholder Advocacy grants, and Full Services Partnership evaluation. The administrative activities involve, but are not limited to, budget preparation, expenditure management, financial consultation, personnel services and transactions, fiscal resource planning and allocation, management analysis, organization review, business services, facilities management, legislation and grants/and contract management. The CDD also serves as the non-affiliated Agency Information Officer (AIO), with oversight and operational responsibility for all Information Technology (IT) operations.

The CDD is the principal policy advisor to the 27 CBH Commissioners and the ED and acts as the ED in their absence. The CDD provides direction to CBH’s administrative staff, including executive (CEA B), professional, and technical staff. The CDD ensures accountability to taxpayers and to the public in implementation of the BHSA. The responsibilities of this position are significant in that they involve the policies directly related to the oversight and accountability of the approximately annual $2 billion in BHSA funds distributed to the counties.

This position may require occasional travel and work during evenings and/or weekends.

This is a re-posting of JC# 497490 with minor changes. If you have previously applied, there is no need to apply again.

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Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications is required to successfully apply for this position.

Your Statement of Qualifications is considered the EXAM for this classification. Please make sure to follow all of the guidelines listed in the Statement of Qualifications Instructions section below.

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:

1. Demonstrated experience, ability and sensitivity working with people of, and groups representing, diverse backgrounds, including unserved / underserved / marginalized populations (ethnic/language minorities, LGBTQIA+, aging, etc.), on issues related to individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders (i.e., behavioral health).

2. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining working relationships with health/behavioral health stakeholders, such as public officials, state agency partners and control agencies, health/behavioral health system representatives, and community-based organizations.

3. Knowledge of behavioral health conditions, California’s behavioral health service delivery systems, relevant federal and state laws, and human, health or social services systems.

4. Knowledge of state government civil service rules and processes, the legislative process, state budget process, and statewide systems used by departments and/or agencies.

5. Demonstrated leadership experience in the management of personnel, fiscal/budget, and information technology.

6. Demonstrated ability to lead complex contract and grant implementation and research/evaluation projects: identifying, quantifying, and solving problems effectively with effective oral and written communication skills.

7. Demonstrated experience with a statewide or local Board, Commission, Council, or oversight/governance public body.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions

Please use the Desirable Qualification listed above to complete your Statement of Qualifications, and follow the instructions below: 

• Must be free of typographical errors.

• Applicant's name should appear in the top right-hand corner.

• Font size no less than 12-point Arial font, with no smaller than 1-inch margins.

• No more than four (4) pages in length.

• Please submit the SOQ as a PDF document.

• Each response must include the number of years of experience you have and must include specific examples to support your response.

• Each response must be numbered and include full text of the Desirable Qualification being answered prior to each individual response, to clearly indicate to which Desirable Qualification you are responding.

When completing the SOQ, do not provide a single narrative response. Each Desirable Qualification listed in Desirable Qualifications section below from 1 through 7 must be addressed one at a time (i.e., first provide a complete and independent response to DQ #1, then a complete and independent response to DQ #2, etc.) for consideration.

Evaluation of each candidate will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated in the SOQ. The SOQ will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list. Resumes/cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. Candidates who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific Desirable Qualifications, in the order listed, will be disqualified from the examination and selection process.

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 - This examination will consist of a review of the candidate's Statement of Qualification (SOQ) that describes their education, training, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the Desirable Qualifications (DQ), using predetermined evaluation criteria. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Candidates will have their SOQ rated and successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list. Please see specific Examination Instructions in the Statement of Qualifications section below.