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Form of workThis position is located at the Veterans Home of California- Yountville.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California's 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.
CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state's Veterans Preference program. Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us.
The selected candidate will implement approaches and services to maintain or enhance resident independence and resident satisfaction. The candidate will also participate in veteran events and marketing activities while developing and implementing an annual business plan that achieves the financial goals and maintains high occupancy through marketing strategies. We are seeking professionals who are eager to touch the lives of our nation's heroes. It's a commitment that promotes countless rewards not only to our residents but to our employees as well by providing meaningful services to render the optimum level of resident care.
ABOUT THE FACILITY:
Located in the heart of scenic Napa Valley, the Yountville Veterans Home is a community of and for veterans. Founded in 1884, Yountville offers residential and nursing accommodations with a wealth of recreational, social, and therapeutic activities for independent living. Serving up to approximately 900 aged or disabled veterans, the Home provides independent living, assisted living, intermediate care, skilled nursing, and memory care. The Yountville Home is also a focal point for the Napa Valley community, a nine-hole golf course, a baseball stadium, bowling lanes, and an onsite Army and Air Force Exchange Service store. We also have a new, state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) under construction.
DUTIES:
Under the direction of the Administrator of the Yountville Veterans Home and the Deputy Secretary and Assistant Deputy Secretary for Veterans Homes, the Deputy Administrator supports the planning, direction, coordination of all facility operations. The Deputy handles day-to-day activities for the Home, identifying and addressing operational needs on behalf of the Administrator. The Deputy ensures the Home remains compliant with state laws and requirements, performing oversight of staff activities including facility management, contract development, procurement, maintenance, staffing, and hiring. The Deputy also evaluates and implements all administrative policies, strategic plans, goals, and strategies for the Home. The Deputy is responsible for organizational management, ensuring the Home is properly aligned to meet its clinical and operational needs while holding staff accountable for performance and outcomes. Finally, the Deputy acts as a decision maker for the Home when necessary.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position DetailsJob Code #:
JC-399216
Position #(s):
573-112-8913-001
Working Title:
Deputy Administrator, Veterans Home of California, Yountville
Classification:
Deputy Administrator, Veterans Home of California, Yountville$10,733.00 - $11,958.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.
Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Special RequirementsSuccessful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
Applications 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).
How To Apply
Complete 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:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Attn: Veronica Parker
1227 O Street, Room 404
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veronica Parker
1227 O Street, Room 404
Sacramento , CA 95814
Monday-Friday excluding Holidays
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
- 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. A resume may be attached if desired. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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:
- Successful executive-level management and leadership in long-term care, state government, and/or themilitary
- Demonstrated experience to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with representatives from alllevels of government, the public, and Legislative and Executive Branches
- Knowledge of and experience in contracting, procurement, and hiring practices, preferably as a stateemployee
- Demonstrated experience to develop working relationships with stakeholders
BenefitsWHAT MAKES CALVET A GREAT WORKPLACE: The Veterans Home of California - Yountville offers a unique opportunity for experts in leadership and management to provide quality services for veterans in need. Operational decisions are focused first and foremost on the care and comfort of our veterans rather than profit margins, allowing the ideal candidate to help deliver quality services while offering a welcoming environment for our nation's heroes.
We also offer an excellent base salary and compensation package! Salary will be commensurate with experience and determined at the time of hire. This position includes additional compensation and benefits that exceed what is typical in the private sector, including:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- CalPERS Retirement Option
- Group Legal Services Option
- Savings Plus Program
- Domestic Partner Coverage
- Life Insurance Option
- Long-Term Care Program option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Parking
- Annual Leave (15 hours/month for first 10 years) and holidays (12 per year)
The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment. https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Veronica Parker
(916) 651-4051
veronica.parker@calvet.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:
EEO Office
(916) 651-5042
EEO@calvet.ca.gov
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 Instructions
In addition to submitting your resume, you must also submit the On-Line Governor's Appointment Application located at https://www.gov.ca.gov/appointments/ directly to the Governor's Office.
A preliminary review of all applications will occur by an Executive Screening Committee. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for interview. A recommendation will be made to the Governor's Office for appointment to this Exempt position.
All interested applicants must submit a résumé specifying how the candidate's background and experience relates to the applicant's ability to perform in the specified position.
Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of bi rth, etc.) from your documents prior to submission. A complete application package includes: a resume and Governor's Office application completed via their website.
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.
