Department Information
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
The Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) at the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) focuses on ensuring and enhancing healthcare standard. Our programs encompass regulatory oversight, quality assessment, and collaboration with healthcare providers to safeguard public health. We strive to optimize patient care by implementing policies, conducting inspections, and fostering continuous improvement in healthcare delivery across the state. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
Job Description And Duties
This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by performing program analysis activities in health facilities licensed by the Department, to determine compliance with state and federal licensing and certification requirements.
The Health Facilities Compliance Surveyor’s primary responsibility is for uniform application and enforcement of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to operations, policies, and procedures; contractual agreements, supplies, personnel, Disaster and Quality Assurance programs, environmental conditions, and other non-clinical related services of the health facility to determine compliance with the California Code of Regulations, and Health and Safety Code.
This position requires extensive travel.
The incumbent works under the direction of a Health Facilities Evaluator II (Supervisor) or a Staff Services Manager I.
The incumbent may receive guidance from Health Facilities Evaluator Nurse staff during site visits.
A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
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:
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment to achieve shared goals and deliver results.
• 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.
• Positive attitude toward learning new programs/applications.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions
The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely. Applications received without a clearly titled “Statement of Qualifications” may not be considered for this position. The response must include the applicant’s name in the upper right-hand corner, address the question below, and not to exceed two pages in an essay format using 12-point Arial font. A resume is not needed for this position.
Statement of Qualification Question:
Please describe in detail your experience, educational background, and/or qualifications related to the following:
• Investigations and/or health care
• Reviewing of legal documents, policies, and/or regulations for compliance
• Documenting electronically, (i.e. working with computer programs such as Word, Excel, electronic health record systems, Adobe, TEAMS, Zoom).
• Analytical and research skills, ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, make sound recommendations, and/or develop processes based on the recommendations.
• Examples of your ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clear, engaging, and well-structured content tailored for various audiences.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Supplemental Questionnaire, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted. Applications received without an SOQ may be rejected.
Eligibility Information
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the exam:
Please use the links below to take the to take the SSA or AGPA Exam:
SSA: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2105
AGPA: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for teleworking up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount teleworked is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
The salary information listed in this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Final Filing Date: 1/3/2025
Job Code #: JC-458953
Position #(s): 580-841-5393-XXX
Working Title: Health Facilities Compliance Surveyor
Classification: ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
$3,749.00 - $4,698.00 A
$4,059.00 - $5,081.00 B
$4,868.00 - $6,093.00 C
Work Location: Orange County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
Orange CA United States