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Description

Job Description and Duties

An important leadership position is now available.

As an executive with the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), you could play a critical role in property tax administration by promoting fair and equitable assessments that protect the tax dollars that schools, local communities, and the State of California depend on every day.

At BOE, we know that the best ideas will flourish by encouraging collaboration and diversity. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians

Under the administrative direction of the Executive Director of the BOE, the Chief Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the Executive Director, agency management, and the elected members of the BOE.

Provides administrative direction, policy development, and manages projects in the Legal Department.

Plans, organizes, directs, and manages attorneys and legal support staff with respect to the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the tax programs administered by the BOE, state civil service, Board governance, litigation, administrative tax appeals, public records requests, contracts, and related duties.

Participates in the agency's strategic decision-making process as an executive management team member.

The Chief Counsel has wide discretion and independence in the performance of duties and must be capable of functioning collaboratively and independently under pressure in politically sensitive situations to meet strict deadlines on an expedited basis.

Active membership in the California State Bar is required.

Travel may be required to attend board meetings, hearings, conferences, and events. Travel by motor vehicle or aircraft, including overnight travel, may be required.

Please refer to the attached duty statement for further job description and duties.

Under Government Code 14200, this position may be eligible for full or part-time telework for eligible candidates residing in California.

Candidate must live or relocate to California prior to appointment. This position is eligible to participate in BOE's telework program subject to BOE's policies and guidelines.

Regardless of the C.E.A.

level, positions which fall under the category of either attorney, engineer, physician, or scientist may qualify for salary in the restricted zone which begins at $14,419 per pay period.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Telework is available.
• Standard office environment.
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods of time.
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Must be able to move/transport documents and/or binders weighing up to fifteen pounds (15 lbs.), with or without reasonable accomedation.
• Work may require periodic, non-standard, work hours to meet workload needs and demands.

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.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-424930


Position #(s):
Working Titl


e:
Career Executive Assignment, Level C - Chief Counsel


Classification:
C. E. A.

$12, $20,144.00 C

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid

Job Typ


e:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

Want to make a difference? The talented people at BOE reflect the rich diversity inherent within the State of California.

We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming.

By joining the BOE, you will contribute to our critical role in property tax administration which protects the tax dollars that schools, local communities, and the State of California depend on every day.

The BOE is one of California's ten constitutional offices.

It is the only elected tax board in the country and is comprised of Four Equalization District Members and the State Controller.

Since 1879, the BOE's constitutional and statutory duties include the oversight of the 58 County Assessors to ensure assessment practices are uniform and consistent statewide.

In addition, the BOE directly assesses the property of regulated railroads and certain public utilities, collects the private railroad car tax, and is responsible for the Alcoholic Beverage Tax and Tax on Insurers.

The BOE strives to create a work environment that supports the growth and development of its employees and recognizes the contribution of each individual.

We offer all the benefits of state employment, opportunity for career advancement, and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals.

The BOE's headquarters in Natomas offers free parking, nearby shopping and eateries, and is conveniently located near I-5 and I-80.

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Special Requirements

• Please follow all instuctions. This will be the only tool used to detremine your final score and rank on the eligibility for this position.

PLEASE NOTE:

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD.678), you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with direct responses to the statements below.

In your SOQ, address each statement using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. Within the responses, be sure to include specific information regarding your background, knowledge, skills, and abilities. DO NOT provide a single, narrative response, as each SOQ prompt must be addressed separately for consideration. Each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question before each individual response to clearly indicate for which question you are responding (i.


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first provide a complete and independent response to Prompt #1, then a complete and independent response to Prompt #2, etc.).

The SOQ must be typed, single-spaced, in font size 11 or larger, and no more than six (6) pages in length.

Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.

Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

Respond directly to the following SOQ prompts:

• Describe your knowledge of and experience with the organization and function of California State Government, including the organization and functions of the Executive Branch and the Legislature, the state civil service system, budget processes, and the roles, responsibilities, and function of elected constitutional officers.
• What is your experience in managing a business organization to create a positive, customer service-oriented work environment that sets and achieves measurable goals, values growth and initiative at all levels, encourages input from everyone in the organization, and recognizes individual and group achievements?
• Describe your experience in understanding and leading a unit or organization in politically sensitive situations. Provide a specific example demonstrating your ability to function and collaborate effectively with the various interests that might be engaged in such situations. Examples of such interests might include elected office holders or their staff, executive managers (who may or may not be in your chain of command), professional staff, program staff, public interest groups, or the public.
• Describe a specific situation in which you were required to use effective communication skills - either orally, in writing, or both - to communicate challenging issues or information to a senior or executive audience. What tactics did you use in communicating the necessary information? How did you tailor your presentation to reflect the diversity or divergent viewpoints of your audience, if at all? How did you address potential risks or trade-offs? How did you present your conclusion and recommendations?
• Describe your experience in identifying, evaluating, and developing plans and strategies to address the current and emerging business needs of an organization, including implementing plans and strategies to address those needs moving forward. How did you measure the success of your efforts?
• Describe your knowledge of and experience with working with multiple-member bodies such as boards, commissions, or committees, including working with individual members and appearing before such bodies. Describe your knowledge of and experience with working on issues involved in legislative hearings or the state or federal courts.

You must provide specific information which demonstrates how your knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of this position.

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 Dat


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5/17/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

Board of Equalization


Attn:
Harman Ahluwalia - JC-424930

Human Resources Bureau

450 N Street,


MIC:
00

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Board of Equalization

Harman Ahluwalia - JC-424930

Human Resources Bureau

450 N Street,


MIC:
00

Sacramento, CA 95814

See "Additional Application Information" below for drop-off information.

08:00 AM - 04:00 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) describes your experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the "Special Requirements" section of this bulletin is required. You must provide specific examples. A SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please see the "Special Requirements" section for additional information.

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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Not


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Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

Entrance Qualifications

Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed will be eliminated from the examination.

You will also be evaluated on how clear and concise your qualifications are presented throughout the SOQ.

Minimum Qualifications

CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin.

Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively.

Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management;techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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 candidat


e:

• Experience in providing legal advice on sensitive political issues and working in a political environment.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of a screening panel, that will review and score the SOQ's using predetermined evaluation criteria.

The SOQ's will be used to evaluate your experience and will serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

The SOQ's will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.

Specific information regarding the SOQ's can be found in the "Special Requirements" section and in the "Application Instructions" section, under "Required Application Package Documents" of this announcement.

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list.

Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change.

Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678).

You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development.


In addition, our location offers:

• Free parking.
• Located near multiple eateries, shopping centers, and major freeway access.

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 application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Websit


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Human Resources Contact:
Harman Ahluwalia


Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Renati

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:
EEO Office

California Relay Servic


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


ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Hard Copy Mailing Information


PLEASE NOTE:

Applications received by mail that are not postmarked on, or before, the final filing date will not be accepted.

It is highly recommended that applicants submit application packages either electronically or in person to ensure a timely filing.

Do not send your application materials via interoffice or interagency mail.

Applications received in this manner will not be accepted and cannot be returned pursuant to California Code of Regulations §174.

It is the personal responsibility of each examination candidate to submit their application materials within the timeframe and manner specified on this posting.

Drop-Off Information


WHEN DROPPING OFF AN APPLICATION:

To drop-off an application you MUST utilize the date-stamp machine in the lobby and remit your application submission to the HRB drop-box between the hours of 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays). Applications WILL NOT be accepted by on-duty security guards or if left unattended at the reception desk.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel is required.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Active Membership in the California State Bar.

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.