Job Description

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:

This position supports the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) mission and strategic plan by independently providing health informatics expertise, medical consultation, and technical assistance pertaining to health informatics, federal health initiatives, public health data and statistics, health care systems, and epidemiological research using Medi-Cal data and a variety of other public health and health care data sources. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director and Chief Data Officer, the Public Health Medical Officer II (PHMO II) has lead responsibility for activities pertaining to data policy and quality assurance; research and evaluation; professional education; and policies and standards regarding data access, analysis, and presentation. The incumbent consults on the planning, preparation, and presentation of Enterprise Data Information Management (EDIM) products, services, and web presence.

Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered for this position for current California civil service employees. T&D assignments cannot exceed 24 months. However, successful T&D candidates may transition to a permanent appointment, if eligible at the end of the T&D assignment.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact  recruit@dhcs.ca.gov , we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

1. In Office – refers to all working days.
2. Hybrid – refers to some working days in office and other days telework.
3. Telework – refers to all working days at approved alternate work location.

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps

If you are interested in this position, complete the following these simple steps:

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the  Public Health Medical Officer II .
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  Public Health Medical Officer II Exam .

Applicants must also include a Supplemental Application (SA) for this recruitment. You must provide specific information in your response(s) which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position. Responses must be no longer than one page, single spaced, formatted in 12-point Arial font, with one-inch margins. Statements of Qualifications cannot be used as a substitute for the Supplemental Application.

Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question(s) below:

1.  Describe an experience and your role working on a Medicaid or Public Health Informatics project.

**Education: If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include a copy of your diploma/degree and/or unofficial/informal transcripts for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.*

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:

Knowledge of strategic planning, systems development and implementation, stakeholder engagement, informatics education and platform development, and data mining and quality reporting. Knowledge of modern principles and practices of general medicine and skill in their application, including preventive medicine. Knowledge of principles and practices of health administration and the purposes and organization of the DHCS. Ability to build and foster collaborative relationships and display diplomacy and good judgment in dealing with a wide variety of people. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Attention to detail and ability to develop and evaluate alternatives, analyze data, report, and present ideas/information effectively. Possess excellent and effective written and oral communication skills. Proficient in virtual meeting platforms. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .

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 California's State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary .

provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey:  SurveyMonkey link .  This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework Information

The DHCS standard for hybrid work is a minimum of two days per week in-person and site-based and up to three teleworking days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department’s operational business needs and 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.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1700 K Street, Sacamento, CA.

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.
• Supplemental Application - In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit a Supplemental Application. Directions for completing the Supplemental Application are in the Special Requirements section above.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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