Chief Support Executive - Career Executive Assignment Level A (Statewide)

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit M01, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Health Care, the Chief Support Executive (CSE) for Health Care Services (Medical, Mental Health, and Dental) is responsible for carrying out the administrative and support functions of Health Care Services.  In this capacity, the incumbent is the operational policy advisor to the institution CEO, for Health Care Services and is responsible, directly or indirectly, for allied health services, plant operations, fiscal services, budgets, contracts, and procurement.  The CSE will also serve as the CEOs’ liaison with institution, regional, and/or headquarters (HQ) human resources (HR) and information technology/information systems staff.

Positions exist statewide; however, vacancies may not exist at all 31 locations.

Please note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD 678  must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors .

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:

Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

In addition to the Desirable Qualification listed above, please reference the attached duty statement for additional Desirable Qualifications specific to this position.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Statement of Qualifications

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)/SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (SQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

NOT E: Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ/SQ.

• Applicant must answer the questions listed below in numerical order.
• SOQ shall not exceed four (4) pages in length, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.
• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name)."
• When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below.

The SOQ describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement. You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance.

1. Describe in detail, your experience at a manager level where you were responsible for a wide range of programs or services. You must state how many years of managerial experience you possess. 
2. Describe your leadership skills and provide examples of your ability to think strategically and function effectively as a member of an executive management team.
3. Describe your knowledge of the state of California or other complex health care organizations' operations, administrative, personnel, and budgetary procedures. Include your knowledge of current management trends which include customer service and business organization trends. 
4. Describe a large project you managed through implementation where you analyzed and developed complex project plans and budgets to ensure the project was completed on time and within available resources. 
5. Describe your knowledge of health program administration, including quality management, policy development, program planning, electronic health records, and patient safety. 
6. Describe your ability to gain the confidence and support of executive leadership and provide effective advice on a wide range of administrative and operational matter and policies. 
7. Describe your ability to collaborate with others to achieve mutual goals and meet the organizations' and external stakeholders' strategic goals and objectives.

CANDIDATES WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT A SOQ AND RESUME WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAM. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE PLACE OF THE SOQ.

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 is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" sections below for specific requirements.

  • For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit
• Other -

  A Form 631 with location preferences for employment must be submitted with your application package. See attached Duty Statement in this job bulletin, the Form 631 is included .