Assume overall responsibility for the supervision and administration of the Policy and Rehearings Branch (PRB). As an integral part of the Division’s management team will be responsible for working collaboratively with other members of the management team in ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the PRB and division, including monitoring performance measures for the PRB, workload assessments, resource allocation, budgeting, strategic and contingency planning, use of technology, staff development and retention, leadership development and staff reward and recognition. Assure that the quality of rehearing analyses meet statutory requirements and departmental standards; responsible for the timely review of rehearing request and timely distribution of assignments throughout the PRB. Where the final decision authority is not delegated to ALJs, responsible to act on behalf of the Director in reviewing proposed decisions, including the authority to adopt proposed decisions, prepare an alternate decision or recommend a further hearing. Advise and consult with ALJs on emerging points of law; provide regular staff training to both ALJ’s and other SHD staff, participate in the recruitment and training of State Hearings ALJs. Responsible for monitoring ALJ performance and addressing performance issues at the earliest opportunity, to ensure compliance with SHD’s mission of providing timely due process.
Plan and budget for resource needs within the PRB. Devise, develop, and implement efficiency steps, both technology driven and process improvements, to enhance the productivity of PRB and the Division.
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Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is inaccurate or incomplete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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: 7/31/2026Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 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 Social Services
California Department of Social Services
Attn: Classification & Pay Unit
P. O. Box 944243 - MS 8-15-58
Sacramento , CA 94244-2430
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Social Services
California Department of Social Services
Classification & Pay Unit
744 P Street, MS 8-15-58
Sacramento , CA 95814
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:
There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT
• Public transit (mass transit) passes.
o 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
o 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
o 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sandy Looc
(916) 309-3250
Sandy.Looc@dss.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: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.
Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 - Salaries do not reflect reductions from the Personal Leave Program, please see the applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for additional information on the length and percentage of reductions.
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