Fiscal and Admin Operations Section Chief (Supervisor II)

Job Description and Duties The Office of Health Workforce Development (OHWD), Operations Branch, is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as the Supervisor II, Fiscal and Admin Operations Section Chief. Under the general direction of the Operations Branch Chief, this position provides leadership and oversight of OHWD's fiscal, procurement, contracting, administrative, and human resources operations that support programs advancing California's health workforce. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a strategic and collaborative professional to oversee the fiscal and operational foundation of OHWD. The Supervisor II provides leadership over budget planning, fiscal management, procurement, contracting, and resource allocation activities that support the Office's statewide programs and initiatives. Serving as a trusted advisor to leadership, the incumbent guides financial decision-making, ensures compliance and accountability, and leads the development of efficient business processes, policies, and tracking tools that promote transparency and operational excellence. The Supervisor II also oversees administrative and workforce operations, develops and supports staff, and cultivates strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance OHWD's mission and organizational effectiveness. Interviews are anticipated to be the week of December 7th. Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. Take a 2-minute survey to tell us why you applied for HCAI! - HCAI Recruiting Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted to apply for this position. The SOQ must be in 12-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than 3 pages in length. The SOQ must include responses to the following questions in numerical order; do not consolidate responses. 1. Describe your experience leading fiscal operations for a division, office, or program. Include your role in budget development and monitoring, fiscal analysis, expenditure forecasting, resource allocation, financial reporting, audits, budget change proposals, and/or responses to control agencies. Provide a specific example that demonstrates the scope of your fiscal responsibility and the impact of your work. 2. Describe your experience managing administrative and operational functions, such as procurement, contracting, human resources, personnel management, training coordination, process improvement, and/or program operations. 3. Describe your leadership philosophy and approach to managing and developing staff. Include how you establish expectations, promote accountability, support professional growth, manage performance issues, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment. To support fair hiring, applicants should prepare their application materials using their own knowledge, experience, and skills. Your responses should show your own qualifications and work history. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools should only be used responsibly. 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: • Demonstrated experience providing fiscal leadership and consultation to executive management, including budget planning, expenditure monitoring, forecasting, resource allocation, audits, budget change proposals, and responses to control agencies. • Demonstrated experience leading fiscal operations, including budget development and monitoring, fiscal analysis, financial reporting, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance with applicable fiscal policies and requirements. • Knowledge of public sector budgeting, accounting, contract management, procurement processes, administrative operations, human resources management, and fiscal accountability principles. • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership to support decision making and organizational priorities. • Strong leadership skills with experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring teams, while effectively managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. • Experience developing, implementing, and improving business processes, workflows, standard operating procedures, and operational controls that enhance efficiency, accountability, and transparency. • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify operational challenges and implement practical, sustainable solutions. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex fiscal and operational information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences. • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships. • Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive, confidential, or high-profile matters. • Commitment to equity, transparency, and accountability in managing areas of responsibility. • Demonstrate a commitment to building an inclusive work environment that promotes HCAI's diversity, equity, belonging, and accessibility values, where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute their authentic perspectives.