The California Board of Occupational Therapy (Board) promotes and protects the interests of California's consumers. The Board licenses Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) to work in California and investigates allegations of violations of licensees. The Board's highest priority is the protection of the public when exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. The primary methods by which the Board achieves this goal are; issuing licenses to eligible applicants; investigating complaints against licensees and disciplining licensees for violations of the Occupational Therapy Practice Act; monitoring licensees whose licenses have been placed on probation.
Consumer protection is at the forefront of the decisions we make every day. You will work among a knowledgeable workforce dedicated to: Accountability, Communication, Diversity, Integrity, Leadership, Service and Transparency while fostering an environment of collaboration, continuous learning, and creativity/innovation.
The Board's office is located in the Arden Fair Mall area. The office location offers the following amenities.
- Easy freeway access and Regional Transit bus stops
- Close proximity to various eateries
If this sounds appealing to you, we encourage you to apply to be part of this collaborative team and help ensure that California consumers receive quality therapy services from licensees they can trust.
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.
DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.
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:
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Section 172, which include, but are not limited to: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, courtesy, ability to work cooperatively with others, willingness and ability to assume the assigned duties of the position.
This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) is required. In addition, this position has access to confidential and sensitive information and materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for 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.
Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.
Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). https://jobs.ca.gov/pdf/std678.pdf
Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.
Multiple positions may become available.
Electronic Submission:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as state on the job vacancy announcement.
U.S Postal Service Mail:
Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement.
Hand Delivery:
Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
Please note the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact
[email protected]. For all other questions, regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer unit at (866)844-8671.
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.
