- OPR is located in Sacramento, directly across from the State Capitol.
- Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
- Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).
- Daily use of personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
- Occasional extended hours outside of normal working business hours may be required.
- Reasonably expected to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Occasional/overnight travel up to 5% may be required.
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ATTORNEY - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar active membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
- 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.
- Statement of Qualifications - In addition to completing your online job application, you must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Please see the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions and questions for the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.
- Other - Copy of current California State Bar Association membership card.
- Broad legal understanding of public contracting, public agency laws including the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act, conflict of interest and ethics, and California land use, zoning, and general plan laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
- Experience in state and/or local government.
- Experience with legislative affairs.
- Able to work collaboratively and independently.
- Extensive analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Collaborative, adaptable, and able to prioritize emergent and ongoing tasks.
- Experience working in and with under-resourced communities including disadvantaged communities (DAC), Tribal communities, rural communities, immigrant communities, low-income communities, and/or communities of color.
- Proven commitment to serving diverse communities.
- An ability to create and succeed in a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
- 11 paid holidays
- Alternate work schedules
- Flexible work hours
- Hybrid schedule
- Nearby cafes and restaurants
- Walking distance to public transit
- Describe a complex legal issue you were assigned to research, prepare a brief or legal opinion, and present your findings. What steps did you take and what was the result.
- Describe your background in employment law and working with human resources staff and external supporting partners. Please provide any State of California experience.
- Describe your knowledge and experience with public contracting, public agency laws including the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act, conflict of interest and ethics, and California land use, zoning, and general plan laws, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
Attorney - Sacramento, United States - State of California
Description
Job Description and Duties
The Governor's Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks to fill a Limited-Term, Fulltime Attorney position in the Legal Office.
NOTE:
THE FINAL FILE DATE IS BEING EXTENDED. APPLICANTS THAT ALREADY FILED NEED NOT REAPPLY.
Under the supervision of the Office of Planning and Research's (OPR's) Chief Counsel, and working in day-to-day direct collaboration with, and team guidance of SGC Senior Staff Counsel, the Associate Counsel is responsible for providing research, analytical, and advisory legal services needed to advise OPR and SGC council, leadership, and staff on the legal aspects of OPR and SGC's programs and administrative activities.
The incumbent will support and coordinate agreements with agency partners, grantees, and contractors, provide Council meeting support, and organizational legal guidance.
The incumbent may perform these duties with minimal supervision.
The incumbent should have general knowledge of government contracting, procurement, public meeting rules and procedures, conflict of interest and ethics laws, the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act, and Public Records Act request protocols.
The incumbent must have a commitment to serving California's diverse communities and creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.
The incumbent must have an ability to travel up to 5% of the time and occasionally work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position is eligible for telework in accordance with the OPR Telework Policy.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The positions at OPR may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the OPR Telework Policy and/or future program need.
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Job Code #:
JC-426987
Position #(s):
XXX
Working Title:
SGC ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
Classification:
ATTORNEY
$7, $11,173.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information
The Office of Planning and Research (OPR) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency.
OPR formulates long- range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability and drought response, and resource protection.
OPR's budget programs include State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, California Volunteers, Office of Community Partnership and Strategic Communication, Racial Equity Commission, and Youth Empowerment Commission.
OPR is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude and sense of humor.
Proven commitment to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences.To learn more about OPR, please visit our website:
Please note:
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
Special Requirements
A completed and detailed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) must be received in the Human Resources Office or postmarked by the final filing date.
Provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Applications received without an SOQ, or those that do not respond to the specific requirements, will not be considered. See the Statement of Qualifications section for instructions.
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position.
If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you must submit an evaluation of this degree to determine the US equivalency.
If you need an evaluation, you can visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website to find organizations that provide these services.
The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
For experience and education to qualify during the application screening process and to ensure that MQs can be determined, you must include all employment history on the STD 678, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY).
Your application package without this information may be disqualified and/or you may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
If it is determined that you do not meet the MQs, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.
Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.Completed application package (STD 678 and applicable or required documents) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
For those who must submit their application packages via the postal service, please reference the above Job Control and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s)" section.
Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire with STD 678. This page is for examination purposes only.Please Note:
You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to a final offer of employment. To find and take an exam, visit CalHR's CalCareers website
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: 5/5/2024Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
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:
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Attn:
OPR Human Resources Office - RPA SGC23408
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
OPR Human Resources Office - RPA SGC23408
1400 10th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
09:00 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:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.
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:
OPR employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits OPR offers include:
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Office
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 Service:
TTY), Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Disclosure Requirements
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.
The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.
The appointee is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment and once per year.
Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
Application packages received without an SOQ, or those that do not respond to the specific questions (listed below) and instructions, will not be considered.
The SOQ must be typed, titled "Statement of Qualifications," and each response must be numbered and list all relevant experience, education, and training, including places of employment, dates, and duties performed.
In the format required, please respond to the follow questions:
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.
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.