Assistant Chief Counsel - Hybrid Telework

Under general direction, the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) serves as the advisor to the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel regarding a wide variety of legal, social and government issues of the Department of State Hospital (DSH). The ACC supervises and oversees all legal work relating to labor and employment matters. The ACC is responsible for managing staff who work in all subject matter areas of the Legal Division which include, but are not limited to, Hospital Support; Business & Government Practices; Human Resource Issues/Personnel Hearings; and Involuntary Medication Programs and Hearings.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey : DSH Recruitment Survey

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

Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at a new 11 floor high rise building.
• Travel is required up to 25% of the time. T ravel is required to attend and participate in court and administrative hearings in all counties in the State of California and to meet with clients, staff, witnesses, and others at the State Hospitals as operational needs of the Legal Division and Department of State Hospitals dictate.
• Hybrid telework is available based on operational needs and is subject to change, with a current minimum two in-office workday per week requirement. In-office work requirements for new employees may increase during the first thirty (30) days of employment based on training needs.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-450504

Position #(s):
461-301-5871-004

Working Title:
Assistant Chief Counsel - Hybrid Telework

Classification:
ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL $14,090.00 - $17,225.00

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
Department of State Hospitals
1215 O Street, MS 17
Sacramento, CA 95814

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

DSH-Sacramento has moved into a modern, sustainable and innovative office building located at 1215 "O" Street, Sacramento, California. Some of the amenities of the new building include the following:

• First-floor retail space (separate access from 12th Street)
• Café with multiple vendors available to the public
• Outdoor seating with pedestrian walkways
• Large, shared conference room on the first floor with a maximum capacity of 162 individuals
• An employee fitness center with a yoga studio, cardio equipment and weights
• Plaza area with a kitchenette on each floor
• Lactation rooms
• More conference rooms and collaborative working spaces available throughout the building - small, medium and large
• Mobile computer equipment, cloud-based technology and Wi-Fi for all staff
  
• Shared Terrace space on the 10th floor with indoor/outdoor seating and views of the Capitol

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Licensed with the California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts - Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or

Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

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: 10/10/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

Department of State Hospitals
Deirdre Reeder
Attn: Deirdre Reeder
1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals
Deirdre Reeder
Deirdre Reeder
1215 O Street, MS 17

Sacramento , CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays.
08:30 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
  
  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
  

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:

• Demonstrated leadership and/or management skills including the ability to:

a. Express the vision of the organization in a way that resonates with and
influences staff to translate vision into action;
b. Organize, direct and coordinate multiple legal projects; and
c. Motivate and manage staff to ensure the timely completion of projects and
assignments.
d. Growth of staff to prepare them to advance in their career.

• Demonstrated negotiation skills including negotiations of settlement agreements, business contracts and related transactions and/or legislative proposals.

• Demonstrated ability to look at issues/situations from multiple perspectives, identify underlying causes and propose innovative or unique legal solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize the diversity of cultures and demographic backgrounds, seek input and anticipate the implications of events or decisions upon these various stakeholders, and plan strategies accordingly.

• Demonstrated ability to manage a comprehensive legal program including the application of such legal principles as legal research methods, court procedures, rules of evidence and procedures, administrative law and the conduct of proceedings before administrative bodies.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze legal principles and precedents, and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems, and recommend and/or implement an effective course of action.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and interpreting statutes and regulations, including the ability to present orally and in written form, clear statements of fact, legal opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations and proposed legislation.

• Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain and strengthen cooperative working relationships with and gain the confidence and trust of all level of Commission staffing, other state agencies, the federal government, the Governor's Office, the Legislature and advocacy groups.

• Demonstrated ability to work in politically sensitive areas, under significant pressure and short time frames, with diplomacy and sound judgment; ability to deal effectively with others including outside stakeholders in an antagonistic situation while attempting to find win-win solutions.

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise handling civil service employment matters including representing clients before the State Personnel Board, California Department of Human Resources, or in civil litigation involving the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, among others.

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and five (5), forty (40) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD), per fiscal year, excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Deirdre Reeder
(916) 562-3502
SacClassificationandPay@dsh.ca.gov

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:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (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) serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, single spaced, and no more than two single sided pages in length with an Arial font no smaller than 12 pitch.

Describe your experience working on public sector employment matters, including experience appearing before the State Personnel Board, California Department of Human Resources, and responding to complaints filed with the California Civil Rights Department or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Describe your leadership philosophy and how it would inform your approach to this supervising attorney role. Your response should address how you foster team collaboration, develop talent, and instill a culture of ownership and accountability, especially in a high-volume legal environment where attention to detail and strong advocacy skills are critical.

Applicants that do not submit a SOQ with their application packet will automatically be disqualified from consideration for this position. Cover letters, resumes, and applications will not take the place of this document.

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.