Job Description and Duties
Available Headquarters | |
Los Angeles, Orange, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura | Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura |
Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma | Contra Costa, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Sonoma |
Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Trinity, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba | Butte |
Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Yolo | Sacramento |
Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare | Fresno, Kern |
Imperial, Inyo, Mono, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego | San Bernardino, San Diego |
Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then CDPH Office of Policy & Planning has a position for you.
See Job Description and Duties continued below:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
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Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-449267 Position #(s): 580-011-4801-003 Working Title: Senior Lean Transformation Specialist Classification: STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) $7,643.00 - $9,496.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: United States Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full TimeDepartment Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Office of Policy and Planning (OPP) promotes public health policy priorities and supports CDPH capabilities for community health improvement, informed policy development, research and analysis, integrated planning, decision intelligence, lean transformation, and grants management. The OPP leads comprehensive assessment, long term strategic and health improvement planning to address current and emerging cross-cutting public health and equity priorities, conducts policy analysis, monitoring and impact evaluation, cultivates partnerships with health systems, academic partners and other sectors; facilitates accountability for effective and efficient public health infrastructure funding, supports organizational capacity building to foster a culture that encourages learning continuous improvement, and empowerment of CDPH staff.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/6/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Public Health Attn: Classification & Certification Unit P.O. Box 997378 MS 1700-1702 Sacramento, CA 95899-7378Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Public Health Classification & Certification Unit 1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430 Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMRequired 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -
Please see Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) instructions below at end of posting. Applications received without a written response to the SOQ may be rejected.
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:- Successful completion of training in change management, Lean or Lean Six Sigma
- Proven success in managing large-scale, complex, and potentially politically sensitive projects including projects involving technology software implementation or enhancement.
- Experience leading collaborative efforts across a range of programs and interdepartmental and local stakeholders – particularly on high-profile issues.
- Experience in the successful application of change management, Lean and/or Lean Six Sigma
- Experience with public speaking, teaching, facilitation, training, and curriculum development.
- Experience developing strategic plans and deploying strategic Initiatives
- Project Management Professional Certification
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Human Resources Contact:Human Resources Division
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact:
Kelly Kelley
(916) 327-0613
kelly.kelley@cdph.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 445-0938
CivilRights@Cdph.CA.gov California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICTIONS INSTRUCTIONS:
Please number/structure your response to align with the list of Desirable Qualifications in this job posting.
A resume or cover letter cannot replace the Statement of Qualifications, and your application may be considered incomplete without the Statement of Qualifications.
PROMPT: Considering the desirable qualifications, please describe any key qualifications, strengths and skills that would contribute to your ability to serve successfully in this position. Include relevant experience, education, and training, and thoroughly explain your answers.
Job Description and Duties continued
The Staff Services Manager II (Specialist):
- Serves as the Senior Lean Transformation Specialist to the CDPH Director’s Office (DO), Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJ), Tribal Health Organizations (THO), and the Office of Policy and Planning, (OPP),
- Works on a variety of highly sensitive and complex cross-cutting continuous improvement projects and special assignments relating to various departmental, programmatic, and operational issues and processes,
- Functions as a non-supervisory technical management consultant and is responsible for planning, coordinating, evaluating, and monitoring complex and critical improvement projects, and
- Provides expertise and advice to the DO, LHJ, and THO related to continuous improvement projects, training, and policy development.
As a CDPH employee, you may participate in programs and services including:
- Employee Wellness Program
- Resilience and Professional Development Webinars
- Mentoring Program
- Leadership Development Program
- Clifton Strengths Engagement
- 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding
- Book Club
- Lean Training
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.