CHIEF BOARD COUNSEL

Under general direction, the Attorney IV serves as the Chief Board Counsel and is the most experienced and knowledgeable practicing attorney in the Board program and is an expert in agricultural labor relations. The Chief Board Counsel reports to the Chair and is assigned the most complex and sensitive matters, whether they be drafting critical or controversial decisions or regulations or representing the Board in unusual or particularly challenging litigation. The Chief Board Counsel exercises wide discretion and independent legal judgment in advising the Board on a broad range of legal issues and in representing the interests of the Board in the state and federal (primarily appellate) courts.

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

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

• ATTORNEY IV

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-450822

Position #(s):
013-101-5780-001

Working Title:
CHIEF BOARD COUNSEL

Classification:
ATTORNEY IV $11,644.00 - $15,627.00 A

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information
The ALRB exercises jurisdiction over approximately 800,000 farmworkers and employers, providing collective bargaining rights to farmworkers that were specifically exempted from the coverage of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935.

The California Agricultural Labor Relations Board was created in 1975 to ensure peace in the fields of California by guaranteeing justice for all agricultural workers and stability in agricultural labor relations. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento with regional and field offices throughout the state, ALRB employees are committed to, and guided by, the principles of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, to "encourage and protect the rights of agricultural employees to full freedom of association, self-organization ...and to be free from interference, restraint, or coercion" (Labor Code §1140.2).

If you thrive in a challenging, highly rewarding, and team-oriented environment, and share a passion for our mission, values, and commitment to our stakeholder community, this might be the career opportunity you've been seeking.

Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov

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: 10/24/2024
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:

Agricultural Labor Relations Board
ALRB HR
Attn: JC-450822
1325 J Street, Suite 1900

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Agricultural Labor Relations Board
ALRB HR
JC-450822
1325 J Street Ste. 1900

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 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 - You must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). You need to provide direct responses to each of the numbered items. You must include the numbered item followed by your response. Include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. Limit your SOQ to two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.
  
• Why are you interested in serving as the Chief Board Counsel at the Agricultural Labor Relations Board? Please discuss your previous work experience and how this qualifies you for this position.
• Please describe your experience working on appellate litigation, including conducting research, drafting briefs, and conducting oral argument.
• Please describe your experience serving in advisor role to executives.

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:

Excellent writing and advocacy skills; labor law experience; familiarity with the Agricultural Labor Relations Act; hearing/trial experience including writs and appeals;experieince working with outside counsel; knowledge of rules of evidence, administrative hearings and state and federal civil procedure; experience providing legal counsel to a board or commission including knowledge of laws pertaining to open meetings, closed sessions, public records and ethics; experience providing legal advice and drafting legal documents including regulations, legislative analysis and operational policies; experieince interacting with control agencies including Department of Finance, Department of General Services and CalHR; experience dealing with press and media contacts and inquiries from the public; experience presenting information at public hearings including boards or commissions and before the Legislature and in meetings with public officials.

Benefits
State of California employees may be eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a defined benefit retirement program
• More than two weeks of vacation after a year of service
• Health insurance in retirement

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

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.alrb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 894-6784
HR@alrb.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 651-7608
EEO@alrb.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.

Additional Information
An exam is required to obtain list eligibility for this vacancy. Read the exam bulletin carefully for more detailed information.

ATTORNEY IV EXAM BULLETIN

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.