Job Posting: Senior Commission Counsel

Commission on State Mandates

JC-456316
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Senior Commission Counsel
ATTORNEY IV

$11,644.00 - $15,627.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/28/2024

Job Description and Duties

This position is currently eligible for up to 3 days of telework per week and must work at least 2 days in the office per week. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!  

Come join a team that creates:

  • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
  • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
  • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.


Under the general direction of the Chief Legal Counsel, the Attorney IV is responsible for the most difficult, complex, and sensitive legal work for the Commission on State Mandates (Commission) and is an expert in state mandates law. The Attorney IV is assigned issues and projects that have significant fiscal impact on the State and on local governments and which regularly address Constitutional issues of first impression. The Attorney IV must be capable of functioning independently and reliably under great pressure in sensitive situations and addressing new and complex areas of law and be able to complete the work required within strict time requirements or on an expedited basis with minimum supervision. The Attorney IV may also be relied upon to directly advise the Executive Director and the Commission and to act as Chief Legal Counsel in the Chief Legal Counsel's absence. This work requires expert knowledge and experience with a number of complex legal issues relating to state mandates law which must then be applied to various other areas of the law in which the Attorney IV may have no prior experience - therefore the Attorney IV must be an expert in mandates law, comfortable with continuous learning of other areas of law, and have exceptional legal research skills.

The Attorney IV may serve in a lead capacity in assigned project areas, reviewing the work product of other attorneys, and providing training and consultation to Commission staff, as well as staff of state and local government agencies, including other attorneys.

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 and once per year.


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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-456316
Position #(s):
356-001-5780-001
Working Title:
Senior Commission 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
Work Shift:
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Work Week:
Monday – Friday

Department Information

The Commission on State Mandates was established as a quasi-judicial agency to resolve disputes between state and local government regarding reimbursement for state-mandated local programs, in compliance with article XIII B, section 6 of the California Constitution, to relieve unnecessary congestion of the courts.

Vision
The Commission on State Mandates fairly and impartially resolves complex legal questions in a deliberative and timely manner, using innovation and collaboration.

Values We value:
  • Courtesy and respect
  • Fairness, honesty, and ethical behavior
  • A safe and healthy work environment for Commission staff
  • Cooperation and collaboration
  • Personal and professional development of Commission staff
  • Practices that are protective of the environment and human health and are energy and resource efficient
  • Efficient and high-performing governmental operations
  • Transparency, accessibility, and public participation in Commission processes
Department Website: https://csm.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

  • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
  • Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Click here to learn more about examinations administered by DGS and examinations available online.

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: 11/28/2024

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:

Commission on State Mandates
OHR - MAILING
Attn: DGS-OHR/Certification Unit
Department of General Services
P.O. Box 989052
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Commission on State Mandates
OHR - DROP OFF
DGS-OHR/Certification Unit
Office of Human Resources-Reception
707 3rd Street, Suite 7-130
West Sacramento, CA 95605
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.
  • Other -
    A cover letter is required and must be included.
  • Other -

    A legal writing sample 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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!  The State of California has a generous benefits package, some benefits include:

  • Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Holidays and leave
  • Defined benefit retirement program
  • Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
  • Commute Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts


Click here to view all the benefits available to state employees!

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://csm.ca.gov/
Hiring Unit Contact:
Soroush Khanimani
(916) 323-3562
soroush.khanimani@csm.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 Main Line
(916) 376-5127
DGSEEO@dgs.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.

Reporting Location

Commission on State Mandates
980 9th Street, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95814

Please specify RPA #27532-CSM and JC #456316 on your state application.

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
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