DISABILITY EVALUATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I
California Department of Social Services, Sacramento, CA, United States
Position Details
Working Title:
Program Services Section Chief
Classification:
DISABILITY EVALUATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I
Salary:
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00
Number of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systematic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. CDSS Guiding Principles: Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS. Community Engagement: We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services. Empowerment: We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life. Quality Services: We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continually improved. Data Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Systems Operation and Policy Bureau (SOPB) Chief (DESA II), the Program Services Section Chief (DESA I) plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a key program Section. The incumbent provides direction in the analysis and evaluation of federal workload and production reports. The DESA I directs staff responsible for the development and interpretation of program policies and procedural guidance; coordination/liaison with the medical community and other providers of evidence; and sensitive correspondence with other agencies, legislators, claimants and others. Oversees legislative analysis on disability program issues.
Directly supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the activities and performance of Associate Government Program Analysts (AGPAs) and Disability Evaluation Analyst IIIs (DEA IIIs).
Employees are involved in a variety of highly diverse program activities such as program analysis and evaluation, policy development and interpretation, coordination and direction of medical studies, procedures development, operations support for field branches, and workload equalization among the federal branches.
Act as liaison to the Social Security Administration’s Regional Office on issues regarding federally mandated special studies, management information and policy/procedural guidelines and directions generated by the federal component.
Directs the review and analysis of state and federal legislation.
Directs the review and analysis of proposed policy and procedural changes, by the Social Security Administration, to determine impact upon the Division and to provide guidelines for all operational components within the Division.
Acts as a liaison with the CDSS Legal Division’s attorney assigned to provide consultation and guidance on DDSD issues.
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
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.
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Working Title:
Program Services Section Chief
Classification:
DISABILITY EVALUATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR I
Salary:
$7,172.00 - $8,910.00
Number of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systematic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. CDSS Guiding Principles: Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS. Community Engagement: We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services. Empowerment: We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person have desires and capabilities to lead in their own life. Quality Services: We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continually improved. Data Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Systems Operation and Policy Bureau (SOPB) Chief (DESA II), the Program Services Section Chief (DESA I) plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a key program Section. The incumbent provides direction in the analysis and evaluation of federal workload and production reports. The DESA I directs staff responsible for the development and interpretation of program policies and procedural guidance; coordination/liaison with the medical community and other providers of evidence; and sensitive correspondence with other agencies, legislators, claimants and others. Oversees legislative analysis on disability program issues.
Directly supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the activities and performance of Associate Government Program Analysts (AGPAs) and Disability Evaluation Analyst IIIs (DEA IIIs).
Employees are involved in a variety of highly diverse program activities such as program analysis and evaluation, policy development and interpretation, coordination and direction of medical studies, procedures development, operations support for field branches, and workload equalization among the federal branches.
Act as liaison to the Social Security Administration’s Regional Office on issues regarding federally mandated special studies, management information and policy/procedural guidelines and directions generated by the federal component.
Directs the review and analysis of state and federal legislation.
Directs the review and analysis of proposed policy and procedural changes, by the Social Security Administration, to determine impact upon the Division and to provide guidelines for all operational components within the Division.
Acts as a liaison with the CDSS Legal Division’s attorney assigned to provide consultation and guidance on DDSD issues.
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information in any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
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.
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