District Structural Engineer

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

About the Department

California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information works to ensure that healthcare is available where Californians need it most. With offices in Sacramento and Los Angeles, we strengthen the state’s healthcare system through facility construction, expanding the health workforce, and providing vital health information. Our diverse team upholds the values of professionalism, innovation, equity, and service. We provide tools and support to help you start, build, or transition your career while making a meaningful impact for all Californians.

Are you a construction or design professional that wants to help ensure California’s healthcare facilities are functional after an earthquake or other disaster? Then a career at the Office of Statewide Hospital Planning and Development (OSHPD) might be the perfect fit for you. OSHPD is the building department for over 1,700 hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. Join the OSHPD team to enhance the resiliency of California’s healthcare infrastructure.

HCAI is committed to building an inclusive work environment that promotes diversity, where employees are appreciated and feel comfortable being their authentic selves. We value our employees’ skills, experience, and unique perspectives because they enrich our workforce and make us stronger. We embrace and support a culture of equitable opportunity, empowering our employees to advance health care access and information for the diverse populations we serve across California.

About the Role

The District Structural Engineer (DSE) is in charge of difficult and complex field structural engineering work and will observe the construction of healthcare facilities as required to ensure work is performed in substantial conformance with the plans and specifications approved by Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and in compliance with Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCRs) (including all referenced codes and standards there within), the Office’s Policy Intent Notices, Code Application Notices and other applicable codes, guidelines and policies, and other reference materials. Maintains current certification/registration with appropriate licensing board.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) hours each month. For more details about PLP 2025, visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

Responsibilities

• Oversee difficult and complex field structural engineering work.
• Observe construction of healthcare facilities to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Ensure construction adheres to Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCRs), Policy Intent Notices, Code Application Notices, and other applicable codes, guidelines, and policies.
• Maintain current certification/registration with the appropriate licensing board.

Requirements

• This position is subject to the Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests filing requirements, which requires disclosure of certain personal economic interests as determined by the Conflict of Interest Code of the Department of Health Care Access and Information. Pursuant to Government Code section 81008, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests is public record and will be made available for public inspection.

Qualifications

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Skills

The following items are required to be submitted with your application:

• 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.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. The SOQ is a separate document, and your response must be no more than two typewritten pages in length and include your first and last name and JC# at the top of each page. Your SOQ must address the following:
  • Description of your experience as a Structural Engineer and how your experience and knowledge prepared you to fulfill the duties of this position.
  • Description of your experience with the design and construction of healthcare facilities and explain how they differentiate from other types of commercial buildings.
  • Description of what skills you believe are most crucial to be successful in this position and your experience using those skills.

Pay

$12,562.00 - $15,724.00 per month

Schedule

• Permanent, Full Time
• Hybrid (Telework)

Work Location

Sacramento County