Assistant General Counsel

ABOUT THE JOBOPEN UNTIL FILLEDLed by a Board of Directors made up of elected officials from each of the 24 cities and towns and the five county supervisorial districts, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) staff is focused primarily on freeway, interchange, and transit enhancements to the region that first and foremost benefit the taxpayer of San Bernardino County. Coupling that effort with various non-transportation related objectives from the Council of Governments role of the agency brings the mission of providing quality of life improvements to the residents, business operators, and commuters of our region to the forefront.For more than four decades, SBCTA (previously known as SANBAG) has taken pride in delivering on its commitment to the voters through the implementation of Measure I. This half-cent sales tax that generates transportation dollars that are from the region and for the region is a critical element in the agency's goal to keep people and goods moving effectively. SBCTA calls the historic San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot home. Our headquarters not only positions the agency in the heart of the county, but is symbolic of our longstanding commitment to transportation.Under general direction, provides a broad range of complex legal services in support of SBCTA/SBCOG goals and objectives and protecting the agency from risk and loss; provides legal guidance and assistance; and performs related duties as assigned.Supervision Received and ExercisedReceives general direction from General Counsel. Provides technical direction over staff as needed; exercises no direct supervision over staff.Class CharacteristicsThis is a senior management classification in the General Counsel’s Office. The incumbent oversees, directs, and participates in varied and complex activities of the General Counsel’s Office, requiring a high degree of independent decision-making, judgment, and discretion. The incumbent is responsible for providing professional-level support to the General Counsel in a variety of areas including participating in short- and long-term planning, development, and administration of department and SBCTA/SBCOG policies and procedures. Successful performance of the work requires demonstrated knowledge of laws applicable to local government.EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONSManagement reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Assists General Counsel in providing advice, guidance, and training to SBCTA/SBCOG staff on legal issues affecting SBCTA programs, projects, and services.Under General Counsel’s direction, oversees outside counsel in representation of, or represents, SBCTA/SBCOG in legal matters.Prepares, reviews, and approves various legal documents.Plans and conducts analysis of case-specific and agency-wide topics.Prepares and reviews staff reports to the Board of Directors and their committees.Participates in developing work plans and priorities; reviews quality of work.Develops and standardizes procedures and methods.Attends and represents SBCTA/SBCOG at meetings.Receives, investigates, and responds to requests and/or questions from the Executive Director and SBCTA/SBCOG staff.Serves as acting General Counsel as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:Organization and management practices.Administrative principles, practices, and methods.Functions, authority, and responsibilities of legislative bodies.Principles of public policy and public sector law.General principles and practices of government administration.Federal, state, and regional government structures.Principles and procedures of legal case management.Legal strategies for public agency risk mitigation.Legal research and analysis techniques.Business and legal document writing.Records management principles and practices.Techniques for providing high levels of customer service.The structure and content of the English language.Modern equipment and communication tools.Ability to:Provide advice and guidance on legal issues.Effectively represent SBCTA/SBCOG in legal proceedings.Research and analyze statutes and regulations.Prepare and present clear and concise legal documents.Independently organize work and meet deadlines.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain positive working relationships.Education and/or Experience:Equivalent to the completion of a Juris Doctorate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or the California Bar Association and five to ten years of increasingly responsible legal counsel experience.Licenses and Certifications:Active membership in the State Bar of California.Requires possession of a valid California Driver’s License.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPhysical DemandsMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking may be required. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.Environmental ConditionsEmployees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives.

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