CHIEF COUNSEL I, CEA

Department of Health Care Access and Information

Job Description and Duties
HCAI’s mission is to expand equitable access to quality, affordable health care for all Californians through resilient facilities, actionable information, and the health workforce each community needs.

The Assistant Deputy Director reports to the OHCA Deputy Director and, subject to the authority of the HCAI Chief Counsel, serves as OHCA’s primary legal advisor. The Assistant Deputy Director oversees the program operations of the OHCA Health System Compliance Branch, all legal support for the programmatic implementation and operations of OHCA and its various branches, as well as ad-hoc legal support for the Health Care Affordability Board and all advisory committees.

The Assistant Deputy Director will supervise and lead the team of attorneys, analysts, and other professional and administrative staff for the Health System Compliance Branch. The Assistant Deputy Director leads efforts to promulgate regulations necessary for OHCA to carry out its purpose and mission and procure and manage contracts with vendors and expert consultants. As needed, the Assistant Deputy Director supports the HCAI Legal Office in ensuring that the Health Care Affordability Board and committees comply with applicable Bagley-Keene and conflict of interest requirements. The Assistant Deputy Director consults with the Chief Counsel to ensure legal guidance to OHCA is consistent with the department’s; that HCAI, through OHCA, maintains strong relationships with the state departments who share information and oversight responsibilities with OHCA; and that OHCA provides reports to the Legislature, control agencies, the Board, and the public, as appropriate under Chapter 2.6 of Part 2 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code.

The Assistant Deputy Director has primary oversight responsibility for the Cost Market Impact Review (CMIR) program. The Assistant Deputy Director provides legal interpretation, analysis, and counsel on spending target enforcement and collaborates closely with other OHCA Branches on office-wide planning and operations related to spending target enforcement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost and Market Impact Review Program Oversight
• Branch Management and Administration
• Spending Target Enforcement
• Legal Interpretation, Analysis and Counsel

Desirable Qualifications:

• Administrative or managerial experience implementing complex health care programs that must comply with state and federal law, including taking legal or administrative actions to ensure health care entities comply with program requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in health care law serving as a principal advisor to high level executives, control agencies, boards, legislative bodies, or similar organizations, demonstrating the ability to gain support and deliver meaningful results.
• Administrative or managerial experience leading complex litigation or evaluating health care transactions affecting market competition, access, quality, or affordability, with demonstrated organizational or client impact.
• Knowledge of current health policy trends related to the use of data to transparently report health care entity performance, laws governing anticompetitive practices, and analysis of emerging market trends, as well as experience effectively presenting complex issues to executive leaders, stakeholders, legislative committees, or regulatory bodies.

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-518955
Position #(s):
441-609-5872-XXX
Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Director
Classification:
CHIEF COUNSEL I, CEA
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information
California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information ensures healthcare access is provided to Californians where it is needed most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We can provide you with the tools to start, build, or transition your career while making an impact for all Californians.

HCAI demonstrates a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated, and comfortable as their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture providing equitable opportunities which empowers health care access and information serving diverse CA populations.

Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as the Examination for this position. To be considered for the position, candidates must submit a complete application package (State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, SOQ, and resume). Instructions for the SOQ can be found below under the Examination Information section.

This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

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.

Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

Examination Qualification Requirements
This position requires an examination to be appointed. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications for the Position in order to compete in the examination.

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: Legal principles and their applications; legal research methods, court procedures, rules of evidence and procedure; administrative law and the conduct of proceedings before administrative bodies; provisions of laws and Government Code sections administered or enforced; principles of public administration, personnel management and supervision; the department's affirmative action program objectives; a manager's role in the affirmative action program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

Ability to: Analyze legal principles and precedents and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations and legislation; hold hearings and independently present difficult and complex cases in court; plan, organize and direct the work of a staff of attorneys; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Benefits
HCAI offers a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer, full medical, vision, and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension, and 401K and 457(b) retirement plans. To view all available benefit offerings please visit New Employee Benefits Orientation. If you are driven to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Department of Health Care Access and Information is the place for you.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.