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California Health & Human Services Agency

ATTORNEY III

California Health & Human Services Agency, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


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.Position DetailsJob Code #:

JC-411048Position #(s):

799-251-5795-XXXWorking Title:

Chief Counsel - Telework OptionClassification:

ATTORNEY IIISalary: $10,536.00 - $13,526.00 A# of Positions:

1Work Location:

Sacramento CountyTelework:

HybridJob Type:

Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationThe California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) oversees twelve departments and five offices that provide a range of health care services, social services, mental health services, alcohol and drug services, income assistance, and public health services to Californians from all walks of life. More than 33,000 people work for departments in CHHS at state headquarters in Sacramento, regional offices throughout the state, state institutions and residential facilities serving the mentally ill and people with developmental disabilities.Job Description And DutiesPlease Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see "Special Requirements" section for Statement of Qualifications instructions.

Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) and General Counsel of the California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS), the Attorney III provides legal counsel for the OYCR on sensitive policy issues, legislation, regulatory compliance, and policies and procedures. The Attorney III will support the Director and Deputy Director in the implementation of Senate Bill 823, Chapter 337, and Statutes of 2020, which transitions system-involved youth from the State to county-based custody, care, and supervision. The Attorney III will support the OYCR to improve the youth justice system through identifying and disseminating best practices and developing data-driven policy recommendations.Special RequirementsThe Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must not be longer than 3 pages in length, single spaced, 12-point Arial font, with number for each question to be answered separately.

Resume or cover letter will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

Describe your knowledge of youth justice reform policy issues such as rehabilitative and restorative youth practices, trauma-informed care, diversion and re-entry, mental health and substance use treatment services and integrated youth programs.Provide examples where you demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve and use critical and creative thinking to effectively perform work.Describe your experience communicating effectively, both written and oral, with representatives of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, and other organizations.Describe your experience advising top-level administrators on legal, policy and strategic issues, including the ability to analyze and advise on issues with a broad policy perspective.Describe your understanding of the causes of structural racism and strategies to address them.You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the recruitment process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.Application InstructionsFinal Filing Date: Until FilledWho 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.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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.Required Application Package DocumentsThe 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Statement of Qualifications - (SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the Supplemental Questionnaire submission.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.

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