Under the general direction of the Chief Deputy Director of Operations, the Deputy Director, Administrative Services Division, provides executive-level leadership and management of statewide administrative policy, direction and monitoring for all departmental administrative services for Sacramento and the five State hospitals. The State Hospitals provide 24-hour mental health treatment services to both civil and forensic commitments. The Deputy Director is responsible for a department budget of $3.2 billion and personnel issues for over 13,000 employees in 18 of 21 Collective Bargaining Units.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions- This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento and may be eligible and considered for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies, operational needs, and management approval. Employees are currently required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25 . Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.
- The incumbent may also be required to travel up to 10% throughout California as needed, with prior notice.
- Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here .
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-528287
Position #(s):
461-200-7500-002
Working Title:
Deputy Director, Administrative Services Division, CEA Level C
Classification:
C. E. A. $13,472.00 - $15,297.00 C
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information DSH oversees five state hospitals - Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan (in Los Angeles County), Napa and Patton.
DSH-Sacramento is in a new modern, sustainable and innovative 11 story office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:
- First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
- Cafe with multiple vendors available to the public
- Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
- Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
- An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
- Plaza area with kitchenette on each floor
- Lactation rooms
- More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large
- Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol
- Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
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: 8/23/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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 State Hospitals
Executive Recruitment Unit
Attn: Executive Recruitment Unit
1215 O Street, MS-14
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Executive Recruitment Unit
Executive Recruitment Unit
1215 O Street, MS-14
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 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 the Statement of Qualifications section below for details.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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 the Department of State Hospitals' organized structure, programs, operations, and the oversight and administration of state hospitals. Executive and managerial experience overseeing administrative functions with a statewide impact as identified in the job description of the announcement in a medium-to-large department or program. Experience in the evaluation of administrative operations to identify areas of improvement, review and determine cost efficiencies, and formulate and implement effective solutions. Experience in planning and policy making in California State government, with an emphasis in administrative services functions. Experience representing a department, both orally and in writing, and working collaboratively with stakeholders, the Governor's Office, the Legislature, California Health and Human Services Agency, California Department of Finance, California Department of Human Resources, executive management, program staff, and other State agencies. Demonstrated experience in facilitating solutions to complex organizational problems and working in collaborative partnership with all levels of the organization placing a high value on customer service. Examination Information If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
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 position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Executive Recruitment Unit
(916) 654-2351
[email protected] 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:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
[email protected] 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 Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a written response to the applicant's qualifications for the position and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Specifically, the SOQ should include detailed and concise information on how the candidate's education, training, experience, and competencies meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.
In your SOQ, describe your experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each "Desirable Qualifications" factors listed under the "Desirable Qualifications" section of this bulletin. The Desirable Qualifications factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed; do not consolidate responses. The SOQ should not exceed three pages in length, with one-inch margins, single spaced and a minimum font size of Arial 12. Applicants who fail to submit or complete the SOQ as instruct
