Job Posting: MMBI SENIOR COUNSEL

Department of Technology

JC-455961
-
MMBI SENIOR COUNSEL
ATTORNEY V

$12,290.00 - $16,391.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 12/3/2024

Job Description and Duties

Telework is available.

Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney V advises, supports, and represents the California Department of Technology (CDT) and the Office of Broadband and Digital Literacy (OBDL) serving as the exclusive expert in business establishment, network and asset acquisitions, commercialization, and initial market capitalization of the State’s Middle Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI) network. The Attorney V handles/litigates the most complex, sensitive, and difficult civil cases and/or corporate advice and/or transaction matters and assignments necessary to defend and reduce CDT and OBDL’s legal exposure. The Attorney V shall be responsible for potential litigation from MMBI contractors, customers, and commercial competitors.

 

The Attorney V will manage, negotiate, and lead contracting as CDT seeks to acquire assets, including existing networks, as well as to develop innovative and novel contractual joint-build arrangements with industry players. The Attorney V will provide unique legal expertise in initial capitalization to engage with the attorneys representing the private entity contracting as Third Party Administrator to operate and maintain the MMBI network, as well as the acquisition, development, construction, maintenance and operation of the federally funded-state mandated MMBI network, and implementation of the Governor’s Broadband-for-All Action Plan.

 

The Attorney V will be a subject matter expert in network acquisitions, broadband, state IT and non-IT procurements, telecommunications, construction contracts, complex litigation, contract negotiations, prevailing wage, statewide IT and telecom operations, services, systems, writs and protests, telecommunications and broadband regulation and compliance, legislation, policy, and, while not intended, possible condemnation and eminent domain actions. The Attorney V also mediates and assists in resolving disputes with contractors, and recommends action on State and Federal legislation, rules and regulations. The Attorney V will contact and maintain ongoing working relationships with other Executive Branch departments such as the Department of Finance, Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the Department of General Services (DGS), constitutionally created entities such as the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), oversight agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Government Operations Agency (GovOps) and the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), as well as the Governor’s Office, high-level gubernatorial appointees, the legislature, legislative staff, and the statutorily mandated third-party administrator of the Middle-Mile Broadband Initiative (MMBI).

 

This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code. The position is responsible for making, or participating in the making, of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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

Working Conditions

  • Travel between the California Department of Technology and other department campuses, and other offices may be required.
  • Required to carry a smart phone or other communication device.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-455961
Position #(s):
695-952-5781-001
Working Title:
MMBI SENIOR COUNSEL
Classification:
ATTORNEY V
$12,290.00 - $16,391.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
Work Week:
MONDAY - FRIDAY

Department Information

The California Department of Technology (CDT) is the guardian of public data, a leader in information technology (IT) services and solutions, and has broad responsibility and authority over all aspects of technology in California state government, including policy formation, interagency coordination, IT project oversight, information security, technology service delivery, and advocacy.

As an industry leader, we are committed to partnering with state and local government and educational entities to deliver digital services, develop innovative and responsive solutions for business needs, and provide quality assurance for state government IT projects and services. Our success and legacy of service is reliant upon our highly talented, dedicated, and diverse workforce, for it is our individual cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities that spark our collaborative strength and innovative approach to serving the State of California.

Special Requirements

Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678) - For exam use only.

Please do not include your Social Security Number on any submitted documents.

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: 12/3/2024

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 Technology
Human Resources
Attn: LS / JC 455961
Selection Services Unit
P.O. Box 1810
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Technology
Drop Off 2nd Floor Security
Security 2nd Floor - Drop Off - JC 455961
10860 Gold Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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.
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:
  • Current member in good standing of the California State Bar.
  • Excellent writing, verbal, analytical and organizational skills.
  • Ability to present statements of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logically in written and verbal form.
  • Experience working on high-visibility, complex, politically sensitive matters.
  • Broad knowledge and experience: with asset commercialization,  acquisitions, broadband and telecommunications projects and procurements, legal principles and their application, broadband and telecommunications regulatory compliance, legal procedures and terminology, fiscal practices, contracts, tort liability, public contract law, constitutional and administrative law, court procedures and rules of evidence, procedures involved in the purchase and transfer of real property, financial and accounting laws of the State of California.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/job-openings/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Lisa Cooper
(916) 926-7657
lisa.cooper@state.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:
Lisa Cooper
(916) 926-7657
Lisa.Cooper@state.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.

The Fine Print

When applying for a Job Opening, you must be sure to submit one state application per RPA #. You must indicate the RPA # you are applying for on your application unless submitting electronically; otherwise, your application may not be processed.

If you have questions about the State Hiring Process visit our Career Opportunities webpage at https://cdt.ca.gov/career-opportunities/state-hiring-process.

Training and Development Assignment may be considered.  Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Additional Application Instructions

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State Application (STD. 678) revised 10/20/2023.  Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified.  Employment Application STD. 678

Note:  Applications must include a description of the duties performed for each position held; reference to a resume in place of a description of the duties will not be accepted. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job