Attorney III

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-opening of JC-481723. If you have previously applied to this job control, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered.

This position qualifies for a 'Hire Above Minimum' (HAM) salary. The starting salary will be $11,695.

This position is pending budget approval.

This position is located at 715 P Street, 15th Floor, CNRA Building, Sacramento CA 95814.

Under general direction of the General Counsel and Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III in the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety's, Legal division serves as a subject matter expert in performing the complex legal assignments and cases for the agency. The Attorney III will be expected to advise agency staff on legal matters as needed.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

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.

Special Requirements

S tatement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position .

Please include a 1-2 page(s), 12-point font, Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) that describes the following:

1.Describe your role, responsibilities, and experience providing legal counsel to a client, agency/department executive or management staff, or relevant stakeholder (such as a supervising attorney) on novel or complex legal matters. Include specific types of issues involved and how you achieved success.

2. Describe your post-bar legal experience in the following areas:

a. Rulemaking

b. Administrative law

c. Public contracting/procurement

d. Conducting or overseeing litigation

e. Dig Safe Act or Environmental Law

f. Experience drafting, reviewing or conducting investigations

Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SQQ.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. If selected for the position official sealed transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. .

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

Some added benefits include: Flexible Work Hours, Telework Opportunities, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Student Loan Forgiveness, Long Term Care, Group Legal Services, and Reimbursement Accounts.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you must include the Position # 681-700-5795-001 and the Job Control # JC-481723 in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

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 - Please see "Special Requirments."