Branch 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:

The Manager II is responsible for assisting the SNFD Chief and other branch chiefs in planning, organizing and directing the activities of certain SNFD branches/sections. The primary focus will be in providing guidance, coaching and mentoring to Supervisor IIs and Supervisor Is, as appropriate, that oversee supplemental payment and hospital financing programs.

The Manager II consults with, makes recommendations to, and represents the Division Chief and/or other Department executive staff, in discussions with internal and external partners including the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, state control agencies, and Cabinet level officials. Discussions will largely focus on State Medi-Cal policies and procedures related to health care financing and federal claiming. Decisions made by the Manager II require thorough analyses and interpretation of complex federal and state financial data, laws and regulations which may have a statewide impact on Medi-Cal programs and the potential for financial and/or program consequences.

The Manager II must possess knowledge of administrative processes and management philosophies such as developing and mentoring leaders/managers, budget development, human resources, change management, management analysis, program planning and evaluation and the policy and fiscal challenges involved in helping direct a large State division. The Manager II must also possess knowledge of the federal and state legislative processes, federal Medicaid waiver and Medicaid State Plan Amendment development, program implementation and reporting requirements, Medicaid cost reimbursement methodologies, and state and federal auditing requirements. The Manager II must have the ability to understand complex reimbursement modeling and must possess advanced analytical skills. The Manager II must demonstrate basic and advanced team leadership competencies, and the ability to act independently with open-mindedness, flexibility, fairness and tact.

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position

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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 Manager II CalHR . 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 Manager II Examination. CalCareers

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 Language 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, Saramento, 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.