DCS Staff Physician, Pediatrician

The Staff Physician, Pediatrician postion serves as member of a transdisciplinary assessment team in the provision of medical information, student evaluations, diagnostic/ treatment plans and /or training services to local educational agencies (LEAs), including delivery of educationally relevant medical information regarding diagnoses, planning and impact of diagnoses on student learning for students with any disabling condition(s). Specific training services may include technical assistance and/or presentation of professional development activities for LEA staff and parents.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
Will work in a temperature-controlled environment with lighting, predominantly sit (or sit/stand) at desk during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

May be required to bend, squat, kneel, stoop, or sit on ground when working with and assessing students. May be required to drive state fleet vehicles or sit in vehicles with coworkers when going to/from school districts or assessment sites. Overnight stay may be required.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (MAND)
Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-415932

Position #(s):
202-410-7551-002

Working Title:
DCS Staff Physician, Pediatrician

Classification:
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON (MAND) $4,604.00 - $9,604.00
Applicants who are new to State of California employment will start at the starting range of the salary scale.
The salary above reflects a half-time time-base.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Los Angeles County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Part Time - 1/2 Time

Department Information The Diagnostic Center, Southern California provides high-quality, individualized services to special education students, their families, and school districts.

Services are provided by expert, transdisciplinary teams of diagnostic professionals that may include educational specialists, speech-language specialists, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, motor specialists, and pediatricians who address the unique educational needs of Southern California's most difficult-to-serve students enrolled in special education programs.

The Diagnostic Center, Southern California is one of three regional assessment centers operated by the State Special Schools and Services Division of the California Department of Education. The Centers provide assessment, training, and technical assistance to all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in California. Each of the three Centers serves a specific geographic region in the state: Southern California Los Angeles, Central California Fresno, Northern California, Fremont.

Our services include: Comprehensive, state-of-the-art assessment and educational planning services to assist local school districts in determining the needs of their most complex students;
On-site technical assistance and consultation in program and instructional design based on the unique needs of each student;
Professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators and special education staff, including presentations at national, statewide, and local conferences and workshops, provided by specialists with "hands-on" experience;
Family education opportunities, including consultation, referral, and resource information.
There is no cost for our services; however, request for assessment services must be generated by the local school district.

The Diagnostic Center Southern California is located in Los Angeles, near Cal State Los Angeles.

Department Website: http://www.dcs-cde.ca.gov

Special Requirements Application Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678. Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678).

2 . Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered. Your response must be NO longer than 1 page, and 12- point font (Arial or Times New Roman). Applications without a SOQ will not be considered.

3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB34

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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
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:

CDE Diagnostic Center Southern CA
Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue

Fremont , CA 94536

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CDE Diagnostic Center Southern CA
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
500 Walnut Avenue

Fremont , CA 94536

08:00 AM - 04:30 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. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Degree/Diploma
Statement of Qualifications -
Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

- With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for the Staff Physician, Pediatrician position.

Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.

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.

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:
• Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure;
• Punctuality and good attendance
• Time management;
• Detail oriented;
• Positive attitude;
• Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact;
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member
• Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills
• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment

Applicant should have the ability to work independently in a well-organized manner; and applicable State laws and regulations

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov

Free parking is available at the Diagnostic Center Southern California location.

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.dcs-cde.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
(510) 936-5587
[email protected]
Hiring Unit Contact:
Claudia McCammond
(510) 936-5584
[email protected]

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:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
[email protected]
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.

Pre-Employment Clearance (Post Job Offer)

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance: Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.
Upon employment offer/acceptance, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

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.