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 incumbent serves as a highly skilled working supervisor of a unit of professional journey-level analysts that perform rate studies, monitor a quality assurance fee program and prepare State Plan Amendments. These functions serve as the basis for Medi-Cal reimbursement for nursing facility services, intermediate care for the developmentally disabled - rehabilitative and nursing services, hospice care, adult day health care, home health agency services, and other new facility services. This unit also conducts research to develop new or revised reimbursement methodologies necessary to meet changing policy or program needs. The incumbent, as a high-level technical specialist also personally performs the most difficult and sensitive tasks. Much of this work is sensitive in nature due to the types of provider groups involved and the public interest.

Please note that these positions are pending HR and Budgets approval.

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

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Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Special Requirements

Simple Application Steps:

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

1. Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Research Data Supervisor I  Research Data Series - CalHR and the Supervisor I 

   . See the Minimum Requirements section below.

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 Research Data Supervisor I e xamination CalCareers or the Supervisor I e xamination CalCareers

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 

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:  . This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Telework Language and Salary 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

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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