Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position will plan and manage the work of Regional Center (RC) Liaison/Review Teams to comprehensively monitor the actions and efforts of the RCs to ensure they meet statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations, and uphold the values of the Lanterman Act.  The RCs are private, non-profit agencies that provide services in the community to individuals with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.  This position will perform the most complex and/or sensitive assignments related to RC oversight and operational issues.

This position is eligible to participate in DDS’ hybrid telework schedule. Participation in telework is subject to DDS’ guidelines.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be typed in 12-point Arial font, single spaced, and be no more than two pages in length. Applicants who fail to answer the question below or submit an SOQ may not be considered.

• Based on the duty statement please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

Note:  If you do not follow the instructions, you may not move forward in this recruitment. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

If you are using list eligibility from an on-line exam to qualify for this position, you MUST include with your application any documentation (i.e., copy of transcript, degree, license, etc.) to verify meeting the MQ’s or you may NOT be considered for the position. Note: All foreign transcripts MUST be accompanied by a third party academic credential evaluation.

The MQs will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQs of the classification, the applicant may not be considered and withheld from the eligible list.

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 of :  The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, developmental disabilities, the RC service system, and processes and protocols in California state government.  Principles, practices and trends of public and business administration including management, supportive staff services, and employee supervision.  Formal and informal aspects of the legislative process.  Administration and Department’s goals and policies.  

Ability to :  Supervise and train subordinate staff.  Develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with Department and RC staff, the public and others; work with professional personnel in the field relating to coordinating and developing services for persons with developmental disabilities.  Analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Excellent communication skills and reason logically and creatively.  Analyze data and present information and ideas effectively.  Review and edit written reports and establish and maintain project priorities.

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.

Additional Information

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

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 an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

Reporting Location:

Headquarter location will be designated on the selected candidate's primary residence location. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

All DDS staff are employees of the State of California and subject to California employment taxes and withholdings. Upon receipt of a formal offer, proof of current California residency may be required.

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 -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” ABOVE FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

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