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:

The Behavioral Health Expansion Branch (BHEB) within the Community Services Division (CSD) administers the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) grant and the Behavioral Health Infrastructure Bond Act of 2024 (BHIBA). BHCIP provides competitive grants to qualified entities to construct, acquire and rehabilitate real estate assets, or to invest in infrastructure, for the expansion of community continuum of behavioral health treatment resources. BHIBA is a general obligation bond to develop an array of behavioral health treatment, residential care settings, and supportive housing to help provide appropriate care facilities for Californians experiencing mental health conditions and substance use disorders.

Under direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) I or SSM II, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for developing, operationalizing, and administering tasks related to BHCIP and BHIBA. The AGPA is responsible for the implementation, administration, oversight, and evaluation of the BHCIP and BHIBA. Duties may include performance oversight and monitoring of contractors and grant-funded programs to determine compliance with project, contract, plan, and agreement requirements, terms, conditions, and services. Duties also consist of generating policies and procedures, as well as providing technical assistance, training and administrative support, as needed. Up to 25 percent overnight statewide travel by airplane, train, automobile, or public transportation is required. Travel related duties may take up to a week at a time.

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming this position, annually by April 1, and when leaving this position.

This is a re-advertisement of JC-465708 and JC-474826 . If you previously applied under JC-465708 and JC-474826 , you would need to re-apply under this new Job Control, JC-484802in order to be considered.

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

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule as outlined in the telework information section below; the amount of telework is based on the operational business needs. Beginning July 1, 2025, pursuant to Executive Order N-22-25 issued March 3, 2025, and California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Statewide Guidance issued March 13, 2025, DHCS team members generally will be required to report in-person a minimum of four days per week unless exempted/excepted.

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 Associate Governmental Program Analyst (5393) - CalHR classification (s). See the Minimum Requirements section of this posting.
2. Complete the supplemental application and the state application by clicking “Apply Now” above. See below for detailed application instructions.
3. Submit your application package with all required documents, which include the supplemental application - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below. 
4. Once you have applied, take the Associate Governmental Program Analyst ( CalCareers ) examination.

Supplemental Application Requirement Section

Applicants must 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. The DHCS may not consider applicants who fail to provide an SA with their application. Resumes do not take the place of the SA.

Respond directly to the following Supplemental Application question:

1. With the multitude of Associate Governmental Program Analyst positions available in the state, what interests you most about this specific position and what skills/knowledge/abilities would you contribute to ensure successful program implementation and operation?

The SA must have response numbered, no more than 2 pages in length, single-spaced and using 12-point font. You must indicate your Full Name and Job Control Number at the top right corner.

Candidates who do not complete and submit an SA may not be considered for this position.

If using education to meet classification MQ pattern:

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.

Travel required 25% of the time.

Position may require overnight travel for up to 5consecutive nights to meet training requirements.

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:

• Ability to prioritize workload, adapt to changes in workload, and shift focus when needed;
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative, productive, and professional working relationships with departmental leadership, various government entities and stakeholders;
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment; functioning effectively under demanding and competing deadlines and priorities;
• Ability to work on confidential and sensitive assignments, and consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, sound judgment in performing assigned tasks;
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt effective courses of actions and/or processes;
• Effective communication, business acumen, decision making, and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal);
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team.

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

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan 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

This position is currently eligible for telework up to three days per week and is required to report in person a minimum of two days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is 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.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the

selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position is: 1501 Capitol Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95814

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 -

  Refer to the Supplemental Application Requirement Section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work, Night shift, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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