Closing Date: 24th April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The hiring of this position is dependent upon the approval of the 2024/2025 State Budget.
Under the general direction of the Inspector General for A Government Entity, the Attorney III acts as the house counsel and serves as a member of the Executive team performing a wide variety of complex and sensitive legal services and support to OIG-HSR's mission including, but not limited to: advising the Inspector General and OIG-HSR staff on legal questions and issues; preparing and analyzing legal opinions, regulations, and legislative measures; assisting in the development of policies and procedures; performing legal research and review for audits, inspections, evaluations, reviews, and investigations; assisting in investigations into fraud, abuse, misconduct, and other violations; reviewing contracts and assisting with contract negotiations; advising on human resources/personnel matters and drafting and reviewing documents relating to personnel actions; and responding to Public Records Act requests. The incumbent works closely with OIG-HSR staff and contractors to ensure OIG-HSR compliance with privacy and security legal requirements, industry standards, and best practices for protecting the identity of whistleblower complainants and other confidential information. The incumbent also works closely with OIG-HSR leadership and staff to ensure departmental compliance with laws, regulations, and OIG-HSR policy. The incumbent performs with a high degree of independence, and is responsible for minimizing risk exposure, and guarding against non-compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23080859&name=01DS24-138.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Telework may be available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on-site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled area which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. The incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employee must develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and display professionalism and respect for others in all contact opportunities.
Special Requirements:
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply for this position. You must provide narrative responses and specific examples for each item listed below in your SOQ to be considered for this position. Your SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, no longer than three pages, organized and numbered as reflected below, and must respond to all the following items. Resumes, reference letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
1. Please describe why you are interested in this position and how your training, education, and experience has prepared you to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of this role, as described in the duty statement.
2. Please describe your experience providing strategic legal analysis, advice, and services to an executive or management team. Please provide examples demonstrating your ability to manage, analyze, and advise on multiple discrete legal topics simultaneously.
3. Please describe your experience presenting legal arguments and information to external stakeholders, such as staff of the Governor's office, members of the Legislature, and interest groups. Please also describe what approaches you have taken when external parties have disagreed with legal conclusions for which you were responsible.
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply for this position. You must provide narrative responses and specific examples for each item listed below in your SOQ to be considered for this position. Your SOQ must be typed in 12-point font, no longer than three pages, organized and numbered as reflected below, and must respond to all the following items. Resumes, reference letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
1. Please describe why you are interested in this position and how your training, education, and experience has prepared you to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of this role, as described in the duty statement.
2. Please describe your experience providing strategic legal analysis, advice, and services to an executive or management team. Please provide examples demonstrating your ability to manage, analyze, and advise on multiple discrete legal topics simultaneously.
3. Please describe your experience presenting legal arguments and information to external stakeholders, such as staff of the Governor's office, members of the Legislature, and interest groups. Please also describe what approaches you have taken when external parties have disagreed with legal conclusions for which you were responsible.
Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.
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:
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:
- Demonstrates personal and professional ethical behavior and a commitment to fostering and promoting accountability and integrity in government.
- Objectivity, impartiality, sound judgment, and a high degree of integrity.
- High degree of confidentiality for sensitive issues.
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of California state government, particularly those functions directly affecting the high-speed rail project.
- Experience or knowledge in any or all of the following areas of law: contracting and procurement; California Public Records Act; labor and employment; ethics and conflicts of interest; whistleblower protection; criminal law and procedure; and other areas relevant to the duties of the position.
- Experience providing legal services and support to an executive team.
- Experience advising agencies, individuals, or entities on matters concerning criminal, civil, or administrative investigations.
- Experience leading or participating in an organization's compliance program.
- Experience researching and working on complex legal issues.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with internal staff, legislative staff, public officials, and Authority staff.
- Strong ability to maintain composure during, and successfully navigate, difficult conversations and situations.
- Ability to advocate and defend positions and ideas with confidence and enthusiasm, and to confront difficult issues to ensure they are addressed.
- Ability to think strategically, manage change, and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to explain complex legal issues to OIG-HSR employees, Authority staff, and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to handle multiple assignments and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills, the ability to set priorities when faced with conflicting demands, and meeting deadlines within challenging and strict time constraints.
- Ability to develop and implement organizational improvements and innovations.
- Ability to analyze and develop solutions to technical, personnel, and politically sensitive problems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to respond effectively to feedback.
- Ability to use a personal computer, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
