Attorney - Sacramento, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties

• This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento.

Under the supervision and direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney will serve as the Legal Services Developer for the State of California under the Older American Act and is responsible for working with internal staff and external stakeholders to develop strategies and a framework to deliver legal services to older Californians under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

The Attorney will also be responsible for a broad spectrum of legal work, including but not limited to:

contract review, legislative and regulatory drafting and analysis, policy discussions and proposals, and other related work performed by the Department's Office of Legal Services.

The Attorney must possess an ability to interact independently, professionally, and courteously with Department managers and staff and external stakeholders while performing multiple tasks that often require stringent deadlines.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed application, resume, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and writing sample.

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

Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process (3 Steps To A State Job).

Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the "How to Apply" instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires.

For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at

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

Working Conditions

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework up to three days a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.

The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas.

The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-430208


Position #(s):

Working Title:
Attorney - HYBRID


Classification:

ATTORNEY
$7, $9,730.00 A

$8, $11,173.00 B

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.

The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California's over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging.

CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To learn more about CDA, visit:
To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit:

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit:

Special 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 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.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age.

Confidential information on the first page of the applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.

If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position.

Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification.

Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

• Foreign Transcripts Evaluation (CL-635)

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: 5/16/2024

Who 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.

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

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:

California Department of Aging


Attn:
Human Resources Bureau JC-430208

2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95833

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Department of Aging

Human Resources Bureau JC-430208

2880 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200

Sacramento, CA 95833

08:00 AM - 05:00 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 - A Statement of Qualification is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.
• Other - Writing Sample- A recent writing sample, written within the last three years and of no more than 10 pages, showing the complexity of issues you've worked on is required.

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.

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:

• Possess excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience working with legal services providers, non-profits, or other community groups, particularly in the areas of direct-services.
• Experience related to public contracting, grants, and procurement.
• Experience with reviewing or drafting legislation, regulations, or policies and guidance documents.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability and desire to contribute to a collegial office environment.
• Ability to think creatively, independently, cooperatively, respectfully, and with sound judgment and discernment.
• Have effective time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more about benefits for State employees, visit the Benefit Summary page on the CalHR website.

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e. Interstate-5 and Inerstate-80).

Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including:
FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.


Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Branch

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 Officer


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


STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Statement of Qualifications' (SOQ) purpose is to introduce questions that require a narrative response on how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position.

The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.


PLEASE NOTE:
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.


DISCLAIMER:
Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.


INSTRUCTIONS:

• Must include applicant's full name (Last, First)
• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document
• Criteria/Question(s) must be answered in numerical order
• Font must be Arial 12-point (not higher or lower)
• Not to exceed three pages
• Single-sided, Single-spaced
• Describe your understanding of the mission of CDA. What role can an attorney play in furthering the mission?
• Describe your relevant employment background and experience. Include any experience with litigation, administrative law, drafting regulations, client contact, and stakeholder engagement.
• Describe your experience preparing objective or persuasive legal memoranda, including any such work that addressed novel or complex areas of law. Please also describe any experience in drafting legal memoranda, contracts, or legal agreements and your case analysis process.

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.