Case Adjudication Bureau Chief (CABC) (Disability Evaluation Services Administrator II)

Job Description and Duties Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The Disability Determination Service Division (DDSD) is looking for a Case Adjudication Bureau Chief (CABC, DESA II) for the Covina Branch. Under the general direction and guidance of the Branch Chief (DESA III), the CABC manages and directs, through subordinate supervisors, the work of teams, consisting of Team Managers (DESA I), Medical Consultants (MC), Disability Evaluation Analysts (DEA), and support staff, that engage in the adjudication of disability claims for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and/or Medi-Cal program benefits. The CABC is responsible for articulating, interpreting, and implementing Federal, Departmental, Division, and Branch policies, regulations, and procedures; overseeing Program Specialists (DEA IIIs) and MCs that review adjudicated disability claims and are in face-to-face evidentiary hearings; analyzing program policies and procedures; assisting with review of problem areas; as well as, reporting findings and recommendations to Branch management. The CABC may also uphold Program Support Bureau Chief responsibilities for the Branch, as necessary. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. DO NOT include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission. This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code. This position requires Federal fingerprint clearance and background check. Criminal record checks of prospective full- or part-time CDSS, DDSD personnel will be conducted. Applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints for Federal processing. Federal clearance is a condition of employment for this position (Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12). Subject to Social Security Administration hiring authority, all applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the recruitment process of the employment history is not complete. 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. Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment.Training and Development assignments are considered limited term, 12 months, and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. If you have not yet taken the Disability Evaluation Services Administrator II examination, please click the departmental; link for the examination bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlID=2216 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. 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: We encourage applicantions regardless of whether you think you meet 100% of these skills below. Please highlight your knowledge, skills, and experience related to the below desirable qualifications in your application package. - Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and make timely decisions while maintaining positive and trusting working relationships.- Ability to plan, organize, communicate, and adapt to changing assignments and priorities, and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.- Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, apply a range of analytical and research toos, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, make sound recommendations, and develop business requirements based on the recommendations.- Experience leading large teams and using strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to all levels of management, consultants, and support staff, to prepare and present written recommendations, and to report project information accurately and timely.- Experience working in a team environment, as a coach, mentor, and in a leadership capacity.- Knowledge and understanding or willingness and ability to learn Management Competencies and Departmental organization, business program areas, technology, and processes.- Strong working knowledge and experience in business process improvement and project management technological skills.- Experience gathering, identifying, and analyzing business, functional, and technical system requirements.- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and SharePoint.