Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Description And Duties
The Office of Chief Counsel supports all the executive, administrative, and programmatic functions of the Office, including managing Public Records Act (PRA) requests. Currently, the Office has one Chief Counsel, one Attorney IV, one Attorney III, one Attorney, one AGPA, and one Senior Legal Analyst. As part of its support for Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986) program, the Legal Unit is responsible for developing regulatory proposals to amend existing regulations, add new regulatory provisions, or repeal old provisions that are no longer needed. The Legal Office also works closely with the Attorney General's Office to defend cases filed against the Office challenging action taken under Proposition 65 and other programs.Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Senior Legal Analyst independently summarizes, organizes, and indexes legal opinions, testimony, depositions, documentary material from interrogatory material, and abstracts; researches legislative histories; gathers factual information and performs complex legal research to assist attorneys in determining appropriate action; prepares documents for opening and closing files for internal administrative purposes; prepares correspondence and reports; assists in preparing drafts of pleadings and responsiveness to PRA requests and discovery; and maintains liaison and exchanges legal and factual information with other legal and technical staff in the Office and within CalEPA.Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.SENIOR LEGAL ANALYSTPosition Details
Job Code #:
JC-426736Position #(s):
811-113-5333-001Working Title:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYSTClassification:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYSTSalary:
$5,967.00 - $7,696.00# of Positions:
1Work Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
Permanent, Full TimeDepartment Information
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect and enhance the health of Californians and our state’s environment through scientific evaluations that inform, support and guide regulatory and other actions.This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.Special Requirements
It is recommended that you submit your completed Application Package (i.e., which consists of an Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. The application form must include dates and a full description of the duties performed for each position held. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.Application Instructions
Final 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.Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986) and related regulations; the OEHHA Air Toxics, Drinking Water/Public Health Goal, Invasive Species, Pesticide, Hazardous Waste, Bio-monitoring, Environmental Justice, and Children's Health Programs.Working knowledge of the California Public Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Fair Political Practices Act and other general statutory authorities applicable to governmental entities.Ability to Independently use AccessData software for PRA and discovery requests.Benefits
In addition to a compelling vision for California, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR’s website at http://calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Human Resources Contact:
Laurie Ann Purshouse(279) 276-0001LaurieAnn.Purshouse@oehha.ca.govHiring Unit Contact:
Brian Brown(510) 622-3193Brian.Brown@oehha.ca.govEqual 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.
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The Office of Chief Counsel supports all the executive, administrative, and programmatic functions of the Office, including managing Public Records Act (PRA) requests. Currently, the Office has one Chief Counsel, one Attorney IV, one Attorney III, one Attorney, one AGPA, and one Senior Legal Analyst. As part of its support for Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986) program, the Legal Unit is responsible for developing regulatory proposals to amend existing regulations, add new regulatory provisions, or repeal old provisions that are no longer needed. The Legal Office also works closely with the Attorney General's Office to defend cases filed against the Office challenging action taken under Proposition 65 and other programs.Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Senior Legal Analyst independently summarizes, organizes, and indexes legal opinions, testimony, depositions, documentary material from interrogatory material, and abstracts; researches legislative histories; gathers factual information and performs complex legal research to assist attorneys in determining appropriate action; prepares documents for opening and closing files for internal administrative purposes; prepares correspondence and reports; assists in preparing drafts of pleadings and responsiveness to PRA requests and discovery; and maintains liaison and exchanges legal and factual information with other legal and technical staff in the Office and within CalEPA.Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.SENIOR LEGAL ANALYSTPosition Details
Job Code #:
JC-426736Position #(s):
811-113-5333-001Working Title:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYSTClassification:
SENIOR LEGAL ANALYSTSalary:
$5,967.00 - $7,696.00# of Positions:
1Work Location:
Sacramento CountyTelework:
HybridJob Type:
Permanent, Full TimeDepartment Information
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect and enhance the health of Californians and our state’s environment through scientific evaluations that inform, support and guide regulatory and other actions.This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.Special Requirements
It is recommended that you submit your completed Application Package (i.e., which consists of an Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. The application form must include dates and a full description of the duties performed for each position held. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.Application Instructions
Final 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.Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986) and related regulations; the OEHHA Air Toxics, Drinking Water/Public Health Goal, Invasive Species, Pesticide, Hazardous Waste, Bio-monitoring, Environmental Justice, and Children's Health Programs.Working knowledge of the California Public Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Fair Political Practices Act and other general statutory authorities applicable to governmental entities.Ability to Independently use AccessData software for PRA and discovery requests.Benefits
In addition to a compelling vision for California, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR’s website at http://calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.Human Resources Contact:
Laurie Ann Purshouse(279) 276-0001LaurieAnn.Purshouse@oehha.ca.govHiring Unit Contact:
Brian Brown(510) 622-3193Brian.Brown@oehha.ca.govEqual 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.
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