Job Description and Duties

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento.

Under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II the Nurse Evaluator Supervisor III (NE III) performs a variety of functions intended to carry out the mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) and is responsible for providing day to day guidance and training to a team of Nurse Evaluator IIs (NEII) and Health Facilities Evaluator Nurses (HFEN), using their clinical judgement in approving Level of Care (LOC) determinations, professional and technical assistance, consultation, and training for the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP). The NE III is considered first line manager and will work both independently and in a team environment, and in collaboration and coordination with representatives from other teams and support staff. These responsibilities require the NE III to participate in and support the vision, mission, and goals of the MSSP Team and recognize issues that need to be brought to the team's attention.

The NE III plays a critical role in the oversight of the MSSP. The responsibilities require a high level of efficiency, communication, willingness to innovate and lead a team; while utilizing clinical analysis, communication skills, and a broad knowledge of comprehensive case management to support the MSSP mission. Roles, products, and duties are described below (percentages and tasks may vary depending upon program needs). In consultation with the Staff Services Manager III, Bureau Chief and other MSSP leadership members, the incumbent will manage the LOC determinations and enrollment approvals for the MSSP program, a 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Service Waiver Program to provide new and ongoing approvals and denials related to program eligibility; in accordance with Centers for Medicaid and Medical Services requirements. The incumbent also provides professional guidance and consultation to MSSP site nursing and professional staff on the provision of health and nursing care eligibility and services.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed Application, Resume, and Cover Letter.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process (3 Steps To A State Job). Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at Careers@aging.ca.gov

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

• The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

• 10% Travel related to consultative and monitoring responsibilities:

Travel to and from local MSSP site locations for LOC tasks, Utilization Reviews, Technical Assistance, and new MSSP site training and support; attend training or conferences or other events related to the MSSP.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSE EVALUATOR III, HEALTH SERVICES

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-437469

Position #(s):

797-711-8145-950

Working Title:

Nurse Evaluator III/MSSP Nursing Operations Bureau Chief

• HYBRID

Classification:

NURSE EVALUATOR III, HEALTH SERVICES

$7,233.00 - $9,660.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California's over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December

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  2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations, and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.
  
  

To learn more about CDA, visit:

https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan, visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit:

https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit:

https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Special Requirements

• Current California Registered Nurse license

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

• Foreign Transcripts Evaluation (CL-635)

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: 7/10/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

California Department of Aging

Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-437469

2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Department of Aging

Human Resources Branch JC-437469

2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95833

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

• Other

• A Cover Letter is required. Please refer to the "Cover Letter Instructions" section below for specific requirements.

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.

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:

• Knowledge and experience of programs that serve older adults and/or person with disabilities.

• Ability to plan, organize, train, and supervise the work of others.

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective written documentation and oral presentation.

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships, and deal tactfully, professionally, and confidentially with all internal and external customers and contacts.

• Ability to adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

• Ability to take initiative, and work both independently and in a team environment.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the Benefit Summary , page on the CalHR website.

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:

Human Resources Branch

(916) 419-7525

Careers@aging.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:

EEO Officer

(916) 898-9480

eeo@aging.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.

COVER LETTER INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a Cover Letter for the hiring manager's review. Your Cover Letter will be considered the first interview for this position and applications submitted without a Cover Letter will not be considered. Resumes do not take the place of this requirement. The Cover Letter must be typed and no longer than one (1) page in length.

• Please describe your work experience, educations, and training that would make you a qualified candidate to perform the duties as listed on the duty statement of this position.

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.