Under the administrative direction of the Board of Pharmacy's Assistant Executive Officer, the Chief of Enforcement, CEA, oversees the efficient daily operation of the Enforcement Program's Sterile Compounding team and three Compliance Inspection and Investigation teams.The Chief of Enforcement is responsible for oversight of investigations and prosecutions as well as the development of policy recommendations and evaluations for all illicit activities relating to these areas of pharmacy operations.

Please refer to the attached duty statement for further job description and duties.

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

Working Conditions
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework (minimum of two (2) days in the office) or designated Home-as-Headquarters based on the hiring location of the selected candidate, in accordance with departmental policy.

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

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430224

Position #(s):
632-110-7500-002

Working Title:
Chief of Enforcement - Compounding & Compliance

Classification:
C. E. A. $9,755.00 - $13,623.00 A
Note: The salary of the selected candidate may be within the range of $9,755 - $13,623 monthly, minus 5-percent of the maximum of the salary range and will be determined based on the qualifications and certification(s) of the individual. The salary ranges may be subject to change pursuant to special salary adjustments or general salary increases that may go into effect.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Facility:
Board of Pharmacy

Special Requirements

Conflict of Interest
This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with DCA's (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the incumbent routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

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: 7/1/2024
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 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:

Department of Consumer Affairs
Attn: Examination Services Unit, Attn: C. Goodman - JC# 430224
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321

Sacramento , CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Consumer Affairs
Examination Services Unit, Attn: C. Goodman- JC# 430224
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321

Sacramento , CA 95834
Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who fail to submit or complete the SOQ as instructed will be eliminated from the examination process. Please see notes under the "Examination Information" section below for the SOQ 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.

Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

1. Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; the Department's or Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program objectives; and a manager's role in EEO.

2. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organizational procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide variety of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the Department's or Agency's EEO objectives.

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.

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:

Please address your experience, knowledge and ability in the following areas; and provide specific examples.

1. Policy Development & Implementation - Interpreting, evaluating, improving, developing, recommending, and implementing policies consistent with state and federal laws and strategic ongoing objectives and operating procedures, accounting for emerging issues, current statutes and constraints, and changes in practice. Identifying and recommending changes needed in statutes or regulations.

2. Administration Oversight & Program Direction - Managing a large program and analyzing complex program issues, organizing and directing program operations, proposing recommendations as a result of current and emerging issues, and providing specific solutions. Strategic planning, leadership, supervision, training, and management accountability, including improving staff performance. Effectively managing multiple complex projects and making independent, sound, and ethical decisions.

3. Technical - Overseeing an enforcement program, ensuring compliance with all state, federal and local laws, resolution of complex matters, and discipline while working closely with state and local agencies, and ensuring that all requirements are met to promote the protection of the public's health and safety. Review and approval of cases and legal documents such as Cease and Desist Orders, Citations and Fines, Orders of Abatement, and disciplinary proceedings.

4. Communication & Negotiation - Managing a statewide program, using different strategies and techniques for communicating, ensuring dissemination of emerging issues or best practices, and critical program and/or policy changes; providing guidance to a variety of individuals such as staff, board members, professional organizations, the public, and governmental and/or industry groups. Acting as a lead representative for an organization using excellent interpersonal skills to provide effective verbal and written communication to present information logically, clearly, and concisely. Making presentations in meetings and other forums.

Examination Information
The examination process will consist of a thorough evaluation of the applicant's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications without the SOQ will be eliminated from the examination.

An SOQ is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities meet the qualifications for this position. Each applicant must complete and submit his or her SOQ responding to all factors listed in the Desirable Qualifications section. When completing the SOQ, applicants must follow these guidelines listed below. An SOQ that does not conform to these guidelines may be given a disqualifying score.

• Responses must be typed and limited to three (3) pages using no smaller than 12-point font size.
• Answer each numbered item separately and indicate the corresponding item number for each response. Be specific with your responses and provide specific work examples. Note: there may be multiple parts to each factor.
• Indicate your total years of experience and list the official or civil service classification performing each of the activities.
• When applicable, include the number of years and types of external contacts (e.g., Legislature, control agencies, and other local, state and federal government agencies, etc.) and describe the level, extent, and nature of those contacts.

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.

Special Testing Arrangements 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.

Benefits Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Detailed benefit information including health, dental, vision, retirement, etc. can be found at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.dca.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Courtney Goodman
(279) 278-5817
courtney.goodman@dca.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) 574-5817
eeo1@dca.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.

Application Filing Information
State Applications (Std. 678) and Statement of Qualifications must be received or postmarked by the final filing date as listed in this bulletin. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit application packages to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Hardcopy application packages must have an original signature. Faxed application packages will not be accepted for any reason. Questions regarding this examination may be directed to: Courtney Goodman at (279) 278-5817 or via email to Courtney.Goodman@dca.ca.gov.

Application Filing Information Extended
The final filing date for this CEA examination bulletin is being extended to July 1, 2024. Candidates who applied previously (JC-379975) do not need to re-apply.

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.