Careers & Fellowships

JC-521884 – Manager II
MANAGER II

Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Legislative and External Affairs, the Manager II serves as the Assistant Deputy Director and provides executive-level leadership and strategic oversight of complex, sensitive, and high-profile functions related to legislation, external affairs, and communications in relation to California’s behavioral health system. This position is also responsible for decision-making on all public relations matters. The Manager II provides management to two teams who are responsible for advancing the Commission’s statutory mandate and strategic priorities through legislative engagement, stakeholder coordination, advocacy grants, communications, and other external engagement including commission meeting planning and execution. This position is responsible for leading legislative analysis and implementation efforts across programs with multidepartment and statewide impact and serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and Commissioners on matters that shape long-term behavioral health policies across California. The Manager II ensures alignment of all activities with the Commission’s core goals, coordinates internal and external policy communication, and oversees programmatic activities that support statutory compliance in behavioral health systems. The incumbent is responsible for both direct and indirect supervision of professional staff to include staff development, performance management, promoting collaboration, goal setting, and communicating effective expectations. The Manager II is also responsible for the division's budgetary oversight, strategic risk management, and the evaluation of program effectiveness to ensure alignment with Commission goals and resource optimization.

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

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=521884

JC-523118 – Research Scientist
RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSS I), the Research Scientist (RS) in this limited term position, serves as a social and behavioral scientist and key member of the Research, Evaluation, and Program Operations Division at the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC). The RS uses scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, grant programs, and practices, with particular emphasis on using data-driven methods to identify opportunities for innovation in the community-based and school behavioral health systems. Limited in-state travel required (10%), including occasional overnight stays. Clearance by a DOJ background check may be requested.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.This position may become permanent.

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

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=523118

JC-516560 – Attorney IV
ATTORNEY IV

Under minimal supervision, the Attorney IV performs some of the most politically sensitive and complex legal work including reviewing, researching, and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations, case law, and program guidance; advising on funding issues and parameters of broad discretionary authority; assisting in the drafting and reviewing of program policy guidance; and providing substantive litigation support to the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney IV also drafts, negotiates and oversees execution of grants/contracts, along with exempt contracts and related instruments such as sponsorships or subscriptions. 

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur with 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

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

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=516560