Department of Managed Health Care
$7,872.00 - $9,781.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 4/9/2026
Job Description and Duties
The DMHC Help Center educates members about their health care rights and resolves complaints against health plans to ensure a stable and accessible health care delivery system.
Under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, the Supervisor II (Sup II) is responsible for directing and managing all activities of the Help Center’s Initial Review Section to ensure compliance case processing timelines mandated by Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (KKA), Title 28 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR). The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the short and long-term objectives meet the Help Center's and the Department’s missions, including managing resources to achieve program objectives in the most effective and efficient manner and monitors conformity with the Department’s policies and procedures.
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Working Conditions
The DMHC has locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Both locations are located close to light-rail with various amenities. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled cubicle and/or office environment with artificial lighting.
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework. The telework schedule is permitted at the operational needs of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with the State Telework Policy and the DMHC’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents and maintain California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200
Position Details
Department Information
The mission of the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is to is to ensure health plan members have access to equitable, high-quality, timely, and affordable health care within a stable health care delivery system. The DMHC accomplishes its mission by ensuring the health care system works for consumers. The Department protects the health care rights of 30.2 million Californians by regulating health care service plans, assisting consumers through a consumer Help Center, educating consumers on their rights and responsibilities and preserving the financial stability of the managed health care system.
DMHC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. DMHC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join DMHC and help us improve the lives of all Californians.
If you are interested in learning about the Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) culture from the perspective of someone like yourself, contact our Someone Like Me program (please check your Spam or Junk folders for our email replies). Within five business days of your request to participate in the Someone Like Me program, you will be matched with a DMHC employee with a similar background to discuss the DMHC’s culture. This program is not part of, or in any way affiliated with the application or hiring process. Prospective employees must complete the application process on Cal Careers (e.g., submit your application within the specified timeframes on the job posting) to be considered for hire at the DMHC. None of the information you provide through the Someone Like Me program will be relayed to the Hiring Unit.
Department Website: http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
All applicants not currently employed by the DMHC will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, 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.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school transcripts or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.
Application Instructions
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: 4/9/2026Who May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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:
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a MANDATORY requirement to apply for this position. The SOQ will answer specific questions and provide insight to the hiring manager regarding the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills to meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position.
Please see section labeled Statement of Qualifications Instructions for further direction.
Desirable Qualifications
The employee should be familiar with DMHC mission, goals, organizational structure and major work programs. The employee must also have a demonstrated positive attitude and a commitment to conduct business in a professional manner in dealing with the public and DMHC customers in a fast-paced environment. Provide quality customer service to all customers, and deal tactfully, professionally and confidentially with all internal and external customers.
Have knowledge of health plans and medical terminology; administrative functions; policy analysis and formulation; and principles of effective training.
Have the ability to evaluate situations accurately and take effective action; communicate effectively; solve difficult personnel issues; conduct management analysis; program evaluation and planning; research, understand, interpret; and apply applicable laws, regulations and office policies and procedures.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Recruitment
(916) 322-8437
Recruitment@dmhc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Weda Thao
(916) 255-3894
Weda.Thao@dmhc.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.
Additional Application Instructions
Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please note RPA: 25-210 and Job Control: JC-513323 on your application.
Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Statement of Qualifications Instructions
To be considered for this position, you must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with your application.
The response should be no more than two (2) pages using Arial 12-point font size. Please address the following topic areas:
1. What is your experience working with public health, mental health or health care services programs and issues?
2. Describe your experience applying laws, health care regulations, policies and procedures to analyze health plan issues, and recommending effective action.
3. Describe your experience in management or lead role.
Applicants who do not submit a SOQ with their application packet, in accordance with the instructions will be disqualified from consideration for this position. Cover letters, resumes and applications will not take the place of the SOQ.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The 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.
It 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.