Current Exams for DSH Job Classifications
Apply for as many exams that you are interested and qualified. To see if you meet the minimum qualifications for entrance into an exam, check the exam title(s) listed below. Bulletins announcing an upcoming exam for a specific classification are typically released three to four weeks prior to the final filing date for the exam.
To obtain information for the hearing-impaired about exams being given by DSH, please contact the California Relay Service for Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 735-2929 or (800) 735-2922 (voice TDD).
If you apply and are accepted to take a DSH exam, refer to the Knowledge and Ability Section listed on the bulletin. The knowledge and ability information listed is the subject matter from which the exam is based. Also, a review of the Definition of Terms page will assist you in preparing for the particular examination by reading and understanding the requirements found in the bulletin.
The salaries used in the bulletins may not reflect all pay raises or any additional bonuses. You should verify the salary level(s) with the department personnel office before making any commitments.
If you are looking for employment with the Department of State Hospitals through the Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) and you already understand how the program works, click on the link(s) for the LEAP examinations below or search for vacancies. To learn more about this program, Click Here.
Links to Continuous Open Examinations are currently under development. Questions regarding the continuous open examinations should be directed to the Selection Services Office at 916-651-8832.
Exam Title | Final Filing Date | Filing Location |
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Deputy Director, Hospital Strategic Planning and Implementation, CEA Level B | April 23, 2021 | Sacramento |
These exams are for top-level administrative positions. To be eligible, you must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in the CEA bulletin.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
Exam Title | Exam Type | Filing Location | Accountant I (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
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Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Accounting Administrator I (Supervisor) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Accounting Officer (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Accounting Officer (Supervisor) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Accounting Technician | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Accounting Technician (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Accountant Trainee | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Accountant Trainee (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Administrative Assistant I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Administrative Assistant II (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services | Continuous | Sacramento |
Assistant Director of Dietetics | Multidepartmental Continuous | CA Department Veterans Affairs |
Assistant Director of Dietetics | Open Spot | Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa, and Patton |
Assistant Seamer | Continuous | Sacramento |
Associate Governmental Program Analyst | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Associate Hazardous Materials Specialist | Continuous - Servicewide | Paper/Mail |
Associate Management Auditor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Attorney | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Attorney (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Attorney III | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Attorney IV | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Audiologist I | Continuous | Sacramento |
Automotive Equipment Operator I, Dept of Mental Health and Development Services | Continuous | Sacramento |
Beauty Shop Manager | Continuous | Sacramento |
Behavior Specialist I | Servicewide, Open | Email preferred |
Behavior Specialist II | Servicewide, Open | Email preferred |
Business Service Assistant (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Business Service Assistant (Specialist) (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Business Service Officer I (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Business Service Officer I (Supervisor) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Business Service Officer II (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Business Service Officer II (Supervisor) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Business Service Officer III | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Carpenter I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Carpenter I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Carpenter II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Carpenter Supervisor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Catholic Chaplain | Open Spot | Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa and Patton |
Custodian | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Custodian (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Chief of Plant Operations I | Continuous | CA Department of Veteran Affairs |
Chief of Plant Operations III | Continuous | Online |
Chief Physician and Surgeon | Continuous | CA Department of Veteran Affairs |
Clinical Laboratory Technologist (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) – Safety | Continuous | Sacramento |
Clothing Center Manager | Continuous | Sacramento |
Communications Operator | Continuous | Sacramento |
Consulting Psychologist | Open Spot | Sacramento |
Dental Assistant (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Dietetic Technician (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Director of Dietetics | Multidepartmental Continuous | CA Department Veteran Affairs |
Electrician I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Electrician I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Electrician II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Electrician Supervisor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Electroencephalographic Technician (Safety) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Executive Assistant | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Executive Assistant (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Executive Secretary I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Executive Secretary I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Executive Secretary II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Fire Fighter | Continuous | Online |
Food Service Technician I | Continuous | Online |
Food Service Technician I, (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Food Service Technician II | Continuous | Online |
Groundskeeper | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Groundskeeper (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Health Record Technician I | Servicewide, Open | Email preferred |
Health Record Technician II (Specialist) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Health Record Technician II (Supervisor) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Health Record Technician III | Servicewide, Open | Email preferred |
Health Services Specialist (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Online | Sacramento |
Hospital Administrative Resident II | Continuous | Sacramento |
Hospital Police Lieutenant | Continuous | Sacramento |
Hospital Police Officer | Continuous | Statewide |
Hospital Police Sergeant | Continuous | Email, postal mail, or in person at: Sacramento |
Information Officer I (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Officer I (Supervisor) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Officer II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Technician | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Technician (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Associate | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Associate (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Specialist I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Specialist I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Specialist II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Specialist II (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Specialist III | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Specialist III (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Supervisor I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Supervisor I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Supervisor II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Supervisor II (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Information Technology Manager I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Manager I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Manager II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Information Technology Manager II (LEAP) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Investigator | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Labor Relations Analyst | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Labor Relations Manager I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Labor Relations Manager II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Labor Relations Specialist | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Laboratory Assistant | Continuous | Online |
Laundry Worker | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Librarian (Residential Care Centers) | Continuous | Email, postal mail, or in person at: Sacramento |
Locksmith I | Continuous | Sacramento |
Maintenance Mechanic | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Maintenance Mechanic (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Management Services Technician | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Medical Record Director | Open Spot | Sacramento |
Medical Supply Technician | Continuous | Sacramento |
Medical Transcriber | Continuous | Sacramento |
Muslim Chaplain | Continuous | Sacramento |
Nursing Coordinator (Safety) | Continuous - Servicewide | Online |
Nurse Practitioner (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Office Assistant (General) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Office Assistant (General) (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Office Assistant (Typing) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Office Assistant (Typing) (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Office Technician (General) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Office Technician (General) (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Office Technician (Typing) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Office Technician (Typing) (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Personnel Specialist | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Personnel Supervisor I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Personnel Supervisor II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Pharmacist I | Continuous | Sacramento |
Pharmacist II | Continuous | Sacramento |
Pharmacy Technician | Continuous | Sacramento |
Physical Therapist I, DMH & DDS | Continuous | Sacramento |
Physician and Surgeon (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Plumber I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Plumber I (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Podiatrist | Continuous | Sacramento |
Program Assistant (Mental Disabilities-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Program Director (Mental-Disabilities-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Program Technician | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Program Technician (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Program Technician II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Program Technician II (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Program Technician III | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Program Technician III (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Psychiatric Technician (Safety) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) | Continuous | Online |
Psychiatric Technician Instructor | Continuous | Sacramento |
Psychiatric Technician Trainee (Safety) | Cutoff: 10/9/2020 | Atascadero |
Psychologist (Health Facility Clinical Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Public Health Nurse I, DMH and DDS | Continuous | Sacramento |
Public Health Nurse II, DMH and DDS | Continuous | Sacramento |
Radiologic Technologist (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Registered Dietitian (Safety) | Servicewide, Open | Email preferred |
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Art-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Dance-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Music-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Occupational-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Recreation-Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Research Data Analyst I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Research Data Analyst II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Research Data Supervisor I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Research Data Supervisor II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Research Data Manager | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Research Data Specialist II | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Respiratory Care Practitioner | Continuous | Sacramento |
Seamer | Continuous | Sacramento |
Secretary | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Secretary (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Senior Accounting Officer (Supervisor) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Senior Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Continuous | Sacramento |
Senior Librarian (Specialist, Residential Care Centers) | Continuous | Email, Postal mail, or in person at: Sacramento |
Senior Librarian (Supervisor) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Senior Management Auditor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Senior Personnel Specialist | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Senior Psychologist (Health Facility) (Specialist) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Senior Psychologist Health Facility (Supervisor) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Social Worker Associate (Safety) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Special Investigator | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Management Auditor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Services Analyst (General) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Services Analyst (General) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Staff Services Management Auditor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Services Manager I | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Services Manager II (Managerial) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Staff Services Manager III | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Stationary Engineer | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Stationary Engineer (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Stationary Engineer Apprentice (Four Year Program) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Stock Clerk | Continuous | Online |
Supervising Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Continuous | Sacramento |
Supervising Management Auditor | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) | Continuous | Online |
Supervisor of Building Trades | Continuous | Online |
Teacher, State Hospitals (Learning Handicapped, Mentally Disabled) | Continuous | Sacramento |
Television Assistant | Continuous | Sacramento |
Unit Supervisor (Safety) | Continuous | Online |
Upholsterer | Continuous | Sacramento |
Vocational Instructor Landscape Gardening (Safety) | Continuous | Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa, and Patton |
Warehouse Worker | Multidepartmental Open | Statewide |
Warehouse Worker (LEAP) | Servicewide, Open | Online |
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor | Multidepartmental Open | Dept of Parks and Recreation |
Examination Title | Final Filing Date | Filing Location |
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Clinical Psychology Intern | Continuous - Open - Spot | Mail or in person at: Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa, and Patton |
Hospital Police Lieutenant | 1/28/2021 | Sacramento |
Examination Title | Examination Type | Filing Location |
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Fire Chief | Departmental, Promotional | Email preferred |
Exam Title | Final Filing Date | Filing Location |
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Staff Services Analyst Transfer Examination | Continuous | Atascadero, Coalinga, Metropolitan, Napa, Patton, Sacramento |