Deputy Director, Division of Rehabilitative Programs

The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a mission-driven leader with a genuine commitment to rehabilitation, successful reentry, and improving outcomes to serve as the Deputy Director, Program Operations with the Division of Rehabilitative Programs.

Under the administrative guidance and direction of the Director, Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), the Deputy Director, Program Operations is responsible for the oversight of the statewide rehabilitative programs for adult incarcerated persons and supervised persons and related supportive program services. Specifically, the Deputy Director, Program Operations provides oversight of the DRP Program Operations Units and ensures that DRP's rehabilitative programs within institutions and in the community are operating efficiently and effectively; as well as operating within their budget; and coordinating, where appropriate, with other offices and divisions throughout the CDCR.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, you must submit an application on the Office of the Governor's website here: Corrections & Rehab, Dep Dir Program Ops - Sacramento, California, United States Governor's Office of California

For questions, please contact the Executive Recruiter, MerSades Elder, by phone at or by email at

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.

• Deputy Director, Division of Rehabilitative Programs

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-504926

Position #(s):

Working Title:

Deputy Director, Program Operations

Classification:

Deputy Director, Division of Rehabilitative Programs

$14, $16,040.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Division of Rehabilitative Programs

Department Website:

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, 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.

Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing LiveScan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

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: 2/5/2026

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 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 Corrections & Rehabilitation

EAU- Postal

Attn: MerSades Elder

Executive Appointments Unit

P.O. Box 942883

Sacramento, CA 94283

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

EAU - Drop-off

CDCR Hiring Support

9825 Goethe Rd. Application Drop Box

(Drop off not available weekends and holidays)

Sacramento, CA 95827

Suite 200 - Attn: MerSades Elder

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Supplemental Application -

Qualified candidates must complete and file an online appointment application through the Office of the Governor's website.

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:

• Mission-driven leadership with a genuine commitment to rehabilitation, successful reentry, and improving outcomes for individuals, families, and communities impacted by incarceration.
• Collaborative leadership style that values partnership, shared problem-solving, and trust-building across divisions and external partners
• Integrity and Professionalism, demonstrating ethical decision making, transparency, and consistency in actions and communications.
• Strong People Centered leadership with a demonstrated commitment to staff development, mentorship, and wellness.
• Ability to build trust, improve communication, and assist with the transformation of correctional culture.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:

MerSades Elder

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 Civil Rights

California Relay Service: TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Review and Selection Process

An executive screening committee will conduct a review of all application packages. Candidates with the most desirable qualifications may be invited for interviews. Interviews will be held in Sacramento, California. The Deputy Director, Program Operations serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is an "Exempt" position, therefore appointment to this position and salary offered are subject to Governor approval.

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.