These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

The examination process will consist of a Supplemental Application. Applicants are required to respond to the seven supplemental items. These supplemental items are designed to identify job achievement in specific areas that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform at the CEA B level. Responses to the supplemental items will be assessed based on pre-determined job-related rating criteria. In appraising the relative qualifications of candidates, consideration will be given to the extent and type of pertinent experience and education over and above that which is required under the minimum qualifications.

Each applicant for this examination must complete and submit his/her responses to all seven supplemental items that follow. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS WILL BE REJECTED.

When responding to the supplemental items, applicants must follow these guidelines:

• Responses must be typewritten or generated by word processing on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, using no smaller than a 12 point font.
• Responses to the seven supplemental application items must be limited to a total of four pages, single-sided. Therefore, the supplemental application document must not exceed a total of four pages.
• Identify each page with his/her full name.
• Responses are to be complete, specific, clear, and concise.
• Answer each numbered item separately indicating the corresponding item number for each response.

 SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION ITEMS

1. Describe your leadership ability, including techniques for organizing and motivating groups and/or employees, and your ability to deal effectively with a variety of individuals, organizations, state agencies, and local governments.
2. Describe your ability and experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff.
3. Describe your knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, organization, and management. Include in your response experience in developing health policies and programs.
4. Describe your knowledge of, and experience with, the California legislative and budgetary processes, state control agencies, and other governmental entities that are necessary for effective program implementation.
5. Describe your experience that demonstrates your ability to analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action.
6. Describe your knowledge and experience in the areas of Medicaid waivers/demonstration projects and working with the federal government to develop new Medicaid financing policies and programs.
7. Describe your knowledge and experience in the state, federal, and/or private sectors in the ares of Medicaid financing policy, including hospital financing, provider fees, and federal Medicaid claiming methodologies.
   

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.