Closing Date: 12th May, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:A California State Agency Legal Division is recruiting to fill one permanent full-time Attorney IV position in its Community Care Licensing (CCL) Enforcement Branch, Sacramento Bureau. The office location for this position is in Sacramento. This position allows for a Hybrid work environment with telework at an alternative work location. An alternative work location would be the employee's residence. For travel purposes, reimbursement would be based on the office location.
The CCL Enforcement Attorney IV represents the Department as the highest-level enforcement attorney involved in the most complicated and politically sensitive licensing cases. These cases primarily involve issues concerning physical, sexual or financial abuse to the state's most vulnerable populations. In addition, the Attorney IV conducts or leads the most complex, high-level, and/or politically sensitive special projects.
The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate the highest level of expertise in licensing investigations and preparation of sexual and physical abuse cases, reviewing sensitive evidence and in conducting witness interviews with children, the elderly, and individuals with developmental disabilities. The Attorney IV also has the most experience in dealing with expert witnesses, hearing practices and procedures, conducting sensitive and difficult negotiations and providing the Deputy Director, Director, and managers with advice regarding such sensitive matters. The Attorney IV must be capable of independently functioning under pressure in politically sensitive situations, and must be able to meet strict deadlines, and/or on an expedited basis with the highest degree of autonomy.
Travel will be required.
Hiring is subject to Department of Finance approval.
The state offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, long-term care and disability insurance, as well as paid leave. Please see the Benefits section below for more details.
Click here to view all the attractive benefits available to state employees! (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/new-employee-benefits-orientation.aspx)
Need help understanding the examination and hiring process? Do you have a question about A California State Agency? We'd love to hear from you! Please contact us at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov. Please include the job classification and job control number in the subject line.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23337683&name=LGLDS.pdf)
Working Conditions:
This work location is very convenient! The A California State Agency is located two blocks from the light rail and public transportation: within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer's markets and the Golden 1 Arena. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50, and Highway 80.
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the Department of Social Services policies. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest A California State Agency location.
