Assistant Deputy Director, Legislative and Governmental Affairs - Career Executive Assignment Level A

Job Description and Duties

The salary range listed does not include an anticipated 3 percent General Salary Increase effective July 1, 2025.

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS/Department) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,900 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:

DHCS is seeking a candidate with experience in policy and budget legislation to assist with leading the Department’s Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs (LGA).

The Assistant Deputy Director (ADD), LGA, assists the Deputy Director (DD), LGA, with leading the Department’s legislative activities including those related to the formulation, refinement, and enactment of policy and budget-related legislation. The ADD, LGA, assists with the development and evaluation of annual budget trailer bill legislation proposals that impact the Department.

The ADD, LGA, coordinates and collaborates with internal partners and external stakeholders such as the California Health and Human Services Agency, the Governor’s Office, and members of the California State Legislature Congress as appropriate.

The ADD, LGA, works under the general direction of the DD, LGA, and is a member of DHCS Executive Staff.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) upon assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

If you are interested in helping Californians by serving as the ADD, LGA, complete and submit the required application package documents and apply today!

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Working Conditions

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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:

• Demonstrated leadership, strategic, interpersonal, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the organization of California state government, administration, and large-scale operations.

• Demonstrated experience advising executives on complex/sensitive operational, project, and legislative matters.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, and processes that govern the state’s legislative process.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, and processes that govern the state’s budget process.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends of administration, organization, and management.

• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, rules, and processes that govern health care programs.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across high levels of government, external organizations, providers, industry associations, and members, resulting in strategic alignment and, ultimately, the achievement of desired outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal partners and external stakeholders on policy and budgetary legislation.

• Demonstrated ability to lead change and transformation efforts within and outside the organization, using excellent communication and change management strategies.

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 State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary .

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.
• Supplemental Application - Responses to the five supplemental questions.