Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Chief Deputy Director, Program Services, Department of Developmental Services (Department), the Deputy Director, Service Innovation and Oversight Division, provides strategic direction, and develops and implements policies for the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Program including Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), Workforce Development Program, Deaf Access Services Program, and Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Services Program. These program policies, new program development and monitoring activities increase the capacity and compliance of services delivered by the 21 Regional Centers (RCs) and qualified community service providers for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in California. The position ensures that person centered planning and service access and equity is an integral part of all policy and program development as well as uphold the values of the Lanterman Act.

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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

Special Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)is required and is a narrative discussion of the candidate's education, experience and/or training that would qualify him/her for this position, related to the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Abilities, Special Personal Requirements, and Desirable Qualifications. T he SOQ must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. 

Applicants are required to follow all instructions, as failure to do so can result in disqualification from the examination process. All applicants successful in the examination process are placed on an eligibility list. Applicants who fail to submit an SOQ may not be considered.  A resume and/or cover letter do not take place of an SOQ.

* Please provide detailed specific examples from your background, experience and education that make you a qualified candidate based on the duties of this position *

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: 8/10/2025

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 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 Developmental Services - Headquarters

N/A

Attn: Huyen Nguyen

Exam Unit

1215 O Street, MS 10-40

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

N/A

Attn: Huyen Nguyen

Exam Unit

1215 O Street, MS 10-40

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please provide detailed specific examples from your background, experience and education that make you a qualified candidate based on the duties of this position.

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.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

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:

Human Resources Contact:
Huyen Nguyen
(916) 322-7655
Huyen.Nguyen@dds.ca.gov

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:
Equal Employment Opportunity Office
(916) 654-1888
OHRAS@dds.ca.gov

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.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, 2 days per week,

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