Disability Evaluation Services Administrator Iii

Branch Chief - DISABILITY EVALUATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, aids, and protects California children and adults in need. Be a part of a team that thrives in moving our mission to serve Californians, forward.

Under the general director and guidance of an Assistant Deputy Director (CEA-A), the Disability Evaluation Services Administrator (DESA) III, or Branch Chief, will manage, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the overall evaluation, analysis, processing, and reporting in the development and adjudication of disability claims in their Branch's jurisdiction. In the capacity, the Branch Chief articulates, interprets, and implements Federal, Departmental, Division, and Branch policies, regulations, and procedures.

• DISABILITY EVALUATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR III

• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• This position requires Federal fingerprint clearance and background check. Criminal record checks of prospective full- or part-time CDSS, DDSD personnel will be conducted. Applicants will be required to submit fingerprints for Federal processing. Federal clearance is a condition of employment for this position (Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12) and is subject to Social Security Administration hiring authority.

This position may be eligible for Hybrid work. In-person attendance is required based on the operational needs of the position and in accordance with Executive Order N-22-25 the Statewide Hybrid Telework Policy, Government Code section 14200, and any applicable department telework requirements. The successful candidate must reside in California at the time of appointment. Proof of California residency may be required.

Please note:

Regular commute is not compensable.

Hybrid

This position is located at the La Jolla Branch in San Diego, CA 92108.

• Medical coverage
• CalPERS pension upon retirement
• Two weeks paid vacation per year
• Two weeks paid sick leave per year
• Two paid Professional Development Days
• One paid Personal Holiday
• Pre-tax parking fee program

• Public transit (mass transit) passes
• 100 percent discount on public transit passes sold by state agencies, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• 100 percent reimbursement on public transit passes purchased by state employees, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.
• Vanpool drivers and riders
• 100 percent reimbursement on the monthly fee, up to the monthly exclusion amount provided by the IRS.

• 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.
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to work independently, think logically and creatively, apply a range of analytical and research tools, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, make sound recommendations, and develop business requirements based on the recommendations.
• Experience leading large teams and using strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to all levels of management, consultants, and support staff, to prepare and present written recommendations, and develop business requirements based on those recommendations.
• Experience working in a team environment, as a coach, mentor, and in a leadership capacity.
• Knowledge and understanding or willingness and ability to learn Management Competencies and Departmental organization, business program areas, technology, and processes.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in business process improvement and project management technical skills
• Experience gathering, identifying, and analyzing business, functional, and technical system requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MS Teams, and MS SharePoint.

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…