Job Description and Duties\n \nEffective July 31, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 16, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 4.62 percent and will receive 8 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through November 2026. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period. \n \nThis position is designated as Confidential.\n \nUnder the administrative direction of the Regional Health Care Executive, this position is the highest-ranking health care authority within a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation adult institution. Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating 24-hour and 7-days a week operation of one or two institutions and delivery of a multi-functional health care system. This system features a full range of medical, mental health, dental, pharmacy and medication management, specialized care and clinic services, and allied health. Serves as the Department's and Receiver's principal advisor on the institution-specific application of health care policies and procedures.\n \nThis position is located at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, California.\n \nCandidate may be eligible for relocation reimbursement if they meet the criteria requirements.\n \nThis job is posted as "Until Filled" with the following internal cutoff dates:\n\n April 7, 2026\n May 7, 2026\n July 7, 2026\n September 7, 2026\n \nYou will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.\n \nMinimum Requirements\n \nYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.\n\n CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY)\n \nAdditional Documents\n\n Job Application Package Checklist\n Duty Statement\n \nPosition Details\n \nJob Code #:\n \nJC-511540\n \nPosition #(s):\n \n919-213-8216-001\n \nWorking Title:\n \nChief Executive Officer, Health Care (Safety) - Valley State Prison\n \nClassification:\n \nCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HEALTH CARE (SAFETY)\n \n$15,944.00 - $18,335.00\n \nNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.\n \n# of Positions:\n \n1\n \nWork Location:\n \nMadera County\n \nTelework:\n \nIn Office\n \nJob Type:\n \n12 Month Limited Term - Full Time\n \nFacility:\n \nValley State Prison\n \nDepartment Information\n \nVision\n \nWe enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.\n \nMission \n \nTo facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. \n \nCDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.\n \nCDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.\n \nCDCR and CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.\n \nPlease note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.\n \nThis position is Limited-Term for 24 months and not 12 months as stated above, with a possibility of becoming permanent, in which the incumbent would serve a one-year probationary period.\n \nThis job posting may be used to fill future vacancies that may arise.\n \nPlease note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.\n \nSpecial Requirements\n \nPlease do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.\n \nPossession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ's 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 MQ's, the candidate will 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 State Personnel Board.\n \nApplicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.\n \nCandidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.\n \nWhen submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. \n \nCCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.\n \nEmployment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. \n \nApplication Instructions\n \nDates 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. \n \nFinal Filing Date: Until Filled\n \nWho May Apply\n \nIndividuals 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. \n \nApplications 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).\n \nHow To Apply\n \nComplete 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:\n \nAddress for Mailing Application Packages\n \nYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:\n \nCalifornia Correctional Health Care Services\n \nExecutive Recruitment - Mail\n \nAttn: Gabrielle Gonzales\n \nExecutive Recruitment and Selection\n \nPO Box 588500, D-1, Personnel\n \nElk Grove, CA 95758\n \nAddress for Drop-Off Application Packages\n \nYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:\n \nCalifornia Correctional Health Care Services\n \nExecutive Recruitment - In Person\n \nGabrielle Gonzales\n \nExecutive Recruitment and Selection\n \n8280 Longleaf Drive, Building D-1\n \nElk Grove, CA 95758\n \n08:00 AM - 05:00 PM\n \nRequired Application Package Documents\n \nThe 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: \n\n 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.\n* Resume is required and must be included.\n \nApplicants 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.\n \nDesirable Qualifications\n \nIn 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:\n \nExperience working in a correctional institution, serving the underserved, leadership in working on population-based health improvement, leadership in the health care administration profession and in the community, responsible management experience, MBA, MPH, MMM or Masters in other health care field, professional certification, including CCHCP and FACHE.\n \nIn addition to the Desirable Qualification listed above, please reference the attached duty statement for additional Desirable Qualifications specific to this position.\n \nBenefits\n \nBenefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.\n \nInformation on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx. \n \nInformation on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.\n \nThis webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.\n \nContact Information\n \nThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. \n \nHuman Resources Contact: \n \nGabrielle Gonzales\n \n(000) -\n \nGabrielle.Gonzales@cdcr.ca.gov\n \nPlease 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. \n \nEEO Contact:\n \nCCHCS EEO Office\n \n(916) 691-6118\n \nCCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov\n \nCalifornia 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.\n \nADDITIONAL INFORMATION\n \nExamination Information\n \nTo obtain list eligibility for the Chief Executive Officer, Health Care (Safety) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the \n \nChief Executive Officer, Health Care (Safety) examination.\n \nState Application Checklist\n \nTo prepare for the State application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist. \n \nInterview Checklist\n \nTo prepare for the interview process, please refer to the Work4CA: Interview Checklist\n \nEqual Opportunity Employer\n \nThe 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. \n \nIt 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. \n\n