Join the Covered California Communications & External Affairs Division!
Are you ready for the next step in your media and public relations career? Do you have experience developing and executing integrated communications and marketing campaigns? Apply to become our next Media and Integrated Communications Chief!
Your Opportunity:
As the next Chief, you will have the opportunity to manage and oversee the organization’s media and public relations strategies and activities, including cross-channel and experiential communications approaches across traditional, social media, and digital platforms. In this role, you will work to implement programs designed to reach multicultural, rural, and hard-to-convince communities, as well as serve as one of the organization’s primary spokespersons and advise organizational leadership and partners on external speaking opportunities.
Our ideal candidate must have at least three years of management experience, in addition to five years working in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field. The candidate must have a passion for translating integrated communications campaigns into innovative and visionary communications campaigns that can drive consumer engagement and deliver results. We desire a candidate with demonstrated experience building and fostering a culture of teamwork, trust, and collaboration, as well as experience with public speaking, including public-facing interviews and engagements. Having knowledge of and experience working in multicultural markets and media, bilingual skills, and/or health insurance and healthcare experience are considered a huge plus!
Submit your application today if you are ready for your chance to lead a passionate group of staff and foster internal relationships and long-term partnerships at Covered California!
This position will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review: 4/1/2024, 4/15/2024, 4/29/2024, and every two weeks thereafter until filled.
At Covered California, we recognize our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a variety of career fields that help make a difference in the lives of Californians, and we’re looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Learn more about why you should join the Communications and External Affairs Division.
This position’s office headquarters location is designated in Sacramento County. Travel expenses associated with commuting to the employee’s office headquarters location are not reimbursable, other than authorized transit subsidies.
NOTE: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment may be considered for this position. If interested in a T&D assignment, please indicate on your State Application STD. 678.
NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.
NOTE: Possession of minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Covered California’s current telework policy. While Covered California supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-422745
Position #(s):
801-350-4801-001
Working Title:
Media & Integrated Communications Section Chief
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
$7,420.00 - $9,219.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Covered California works to improve the health of all Californians by assuring their access to affordable, high quality healthcare. Our employees are the vital link that ensures that our vision, mission, and values are fully realized and are the driving force that allows us to continually provide exceptional service to those who need it most.
We offer an award-winning wellness program, inclusive and diverse atmosphere, employee recognition programs, on site fitness centers at our Sacramento and Service Center locations, and free parking at all of our locations!
Life can change in an instant – so can your career!
Visit our website to learn more about why Covered California is an employer of choice.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions: A SOQ is required to apply. The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool. Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not answer the prompt as stated below may not be considered.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, experience, skills, and training qualify you for the position. It also serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Your SOQ must be typed, in Arial 12 pt. font, no more than two pages in length, address each desirable qualification listed on this job announcement, and address each of the items listed below.
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
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
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:
Covered California
Attn: HRB-ECSU-ZCM
1601 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Covered California
HRB-ECSU-ZCM
1601 Exposition Blvd
Sacramento, CA95815
Monday-Friday
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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Vision, Dental, Retirement, and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California, please click below:
CalHR Benefits Summary
CalHR Salary and Benefits Information
CalPERS Retirement Information
CalPERS Employer Contributions
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Employment & Classification Services Unit
(916) 228-8386
careers@covered.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) 999-8733
EEO@covered.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.
Background Check: All applicants shall be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of completion of a pre-employment questionnaire, fingerprinting, and an inquiry to the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose criminal records.
This position is identified as a Conflict of Interest (COI) Form 700 position. Government Code Section 19990 specifies a state officer or employee shall not engage in any employment, activity, or enterprise which is clearly inconsistent, incompatible, in conflict with, or inimical to his or her duties as a state officer or employee. Government Code Section 100500 (f) (1) states, in pertinent part:
“...staff of the Exchange shall not be employed by, a consultant to, a member of the board of directors of, affiliated with, or otherwise a representative of, a carrier or other insurer, and agent or broker, a health care provider, or a health care facility or health clinic while serving on the board or on the staff of the Covered California. A member of the board or of the staff of the Exchange shall not be a member, a board member, or an employee of a trade association of carriers, health facilities, health clinics, or health care providers while serving on the board or on the staff of the Exchange.”
Applicants who may fall under Government Code 100500 (f) (1) will be considered ineligible for appointment with the Exchange. Please read the Covered California Incompatible Activities Statement and Policy (CCAM 14-400). Please email any questions or concerns you may have prior to accepting a final offer of employment to Form700@covered.ca.gov.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.
All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry may be considered incomplete and may not be accepted:
Transcripts:
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript for verification. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must include official verification of U.S equivalency prior to appointment by an organization found here.
Personally Identifiable Information:
Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
If you have additional questions regarding this advertisement or are having issues applying through CalCareers, please contact the Employment & Classification Services Unit at 916-228-8386 or careers@covered.ca.gov.
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.
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