Job Posting

Job Posting: Attorney (Hybrid)

Department of Health Care Services

JC-423722

Attorney (Hybrid)
ATTORNEY

$7,737.00 - $11,173.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 4/16/2024

Job Description and Duties

Why Join DHCS?

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California's health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team as an Attorney. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

As a valued member of DHCS, you will make it possible for more than 14 million Californians to improve their health and their lives. Your efforts are important to each member of the team, as well as those we serve. As an Attorney at DHCS, you will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health of our community and provide health care related benefits and services to almost one in three Californians. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that by encouraging collaboration and diversity, embracing telework, striving for a healthy work/life balance, and protecting the health of Californians, we will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

About this Role:

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking multiple Attorneys to join the OLS team. The Attorney positions are crucial in reaching our mission of providing Californians with access to affordable, integrated, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term care. Help us actualize our vision to preserve and improve the overall health and well-being of all Californians. Telework is subject to DHCS' Telework Program guidelines.

The Program Integrity and Compliance Branch (PICB) provides advice and counsel to support DHCS program implementation, policy development and ongoing administration; program integrity and compliance efforts (audits and investigations and appeals); compliance and enforcement activities related to human resources, civil rights, communications, administration, managed care and Alcohol and Other Drug treatment programs; privacy and information security policies and practices; Public Records Act (PRA) functions; and conflict of interest issues. The PICB also manages the DHCS PRA desk and service of legal process; and provides litigation support to the State and United States Departments of Justice.

As an Attorney, the incumbent is responsible for representing the Department before various administrative tribunals, including, but not limited to the State Personnel Board, CalHR, the Office of Administrative Hearings and Appeals (at DHCS) and the Office of Administrative Hearings (at Department of General Services). The Attorney will perform legal research, draft legal opinions and memorandums, and provide house counsel advice to DHCS programs. The Attorney will draft a variety of documents, assist in applying law to specific factual situations, support trial counsel in litigation, and represent DHCS in administrative hearings.

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill additional identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin. Future vacancies may include the following within the Office of Legal Services:

The Fiscal and Financing Branch
The Health Care Delivery Systems Branch
The Program Integrity and Compliance Branch
The Benefits, Eligibility, and Operations Branch

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and requires annual filing of a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

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

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework Information section below for telework details.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-423722

Position #(s):

803-030-5778-XXX

Working Title:

Attorney (Hybrid)

Classification:

ATTORNEY

$7,737.00 - $9,730.00 A

$8,708.00 - $11,173.00 B

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS is California's health care safety net, helping millions of low income and disabled Californians each and every day.

DHCS' purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

The Office of Legal Service (OLS) provides comprehensive legal support and services to DHCS programs and its employees. The Office of Regulations (OOR) which coordinates the development and promulgation of DHCS regulations, is also part of the OLS.

Take a look at some of DHCS' recent projects and happenings that our Department has accomplished in the DHCS Newsroom.

Special Requirements

Applicants must have an active membership in the California State Bar.

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: 4/16/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Health Care Services

Attn: Certification Technician

M.S. 1300

P.O. Box 997411

Sacramento, CA 95899-7411

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Health Care Services

1501 Capitol Avenue, Suite 71.1501

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.
Other - Cover Letter is required and must be included. Applicants who do not include the required Cover Letter may not be considered.

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:

Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and confidentiality
Ability to use good judgement on assigned work
Dependable and reliable attendance
Background and interest in health law
Familiarity with legal ethics and conflicts of interest under the California Rules of Professional Conduct, State Bar Act, and selected California Rules of Court
A commitment to public service

Benefits

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

Continuous and ongoing training
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
Defined retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Full benefits information can be found on CalHR's California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary.

DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.

We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link. This survey is not required to be considered for this position.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kimberly Roberts
(916) 345-8247
Kimberly.Roberts@dhcs.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) 440-7370
civilrights@dhcs.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.

Telework Information

The DHCS standard for hybrid work is a minimum of two days per week in-person and site-based and up to three teleworking days per week. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and subject to change consistent with DHCS' Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200- 14203. This position may be eligible for telework up to give days a week, contingent on operational business needs.

The selected candidate will be assigned an available DHCS office closest to their residence prior to their start date. The selected candidate will be required to report to their assigned DHCS office and other DHCS locations as needed.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

For a list of possible DHCS office assignment locations, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement.

Additional Information

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.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR's CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov.

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.