Job Posting

Job Posting: Deputy Attorney III, Caltrans

Department of Transportation

JC-216445

Deputy Attorney III, Caltrans
DEPUTY ATTORNEY III, CALTRANS

$9,463.00 - $12,140.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2020

Job Description and Duties

"In accordance with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-33-20 and, as a result of the COVID-19 rapid out-break, Caltrans will continue its hiring practices as they are deemed necessary to “maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure…,” Candidates who participate in the interview process will be considered essential in promoting this effort and are not in violation of Executive Order N-33-20. Virtual interviews via web portals or phone will be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. Please speak with the Hiring Unit contact for more information."

The Bay Area Legal Office (Oakland) is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Deputy Attorney III/Deputy Attorney. Under general direction of a Deputy Chief Counsel and/or Assistant Chief Counsel, the Deputy Attorney III studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions, and other authorities in the preparation of moderately difficult and/or complex cases, opinions and briefs; prepares and presents cases for trial; and/or does a variety of transactional work. Particular current interest in candidates with experience in environmental and land use/real property law.

The Caltrans Legal Division is comprised of four offices statewide including its headquarters office near the State Capitol in Sacramento and branches in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Oakland. The Bay Area Legal Office in Oakland is a mid-size legal office with approximately 30 attorneys handling legal matters for Caltrans’ Districts 1, 4 and 5 which geographically span the California coastal counties from the Oregon border to Santa Barbara, including the nine Bay Area Counties.

The Caltrans Legal Division Bay Area Legal Office is a public entity law office which offers a supportive and challenging work environment where you will be given substantial responsibility at an early stage of your career. The job also offers excellent health, dental, vision and pension plan benefits.

We currently have openings for permanent, full time Deputy Attorney III/Deputy Attorney.

All Caltrans Deputy Attorneys may receive promotions in place to Deputy Attorney III or Deputy Attorney IV based on available funds, successful performance, and compliance with labor union requirements.

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

Working Conditions

Position located in Oakland

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Will have to perform work duties in different court rooms throughout the state and therefore, this position does require travel.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-216445

Position #(s):

701-002-5789-032

Working Title:

Deputy Attorney III, Caltrans

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY III, CALTRANS

$9,463.00 - $12,140.00

Will Consider:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY, CALTRANS

$5,756.00 - $10,028.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

Caltrans Vision: A performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation, and teamwork.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a CA BAR Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

If you are interested in these positions, you can access specifications for the job class at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8PB57.PDFor : https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB08.PDF and fill out an application online at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/

California State Bar membership

A Statement of Qualifications no longer than two (2) pages is required. Using the duty statement clearly demonstrate how your experience meets the qualifications for Deputy Attorney or Deputy Attorney III.

Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the selection process.

Applicants are required to take the CalHR examination for the classification and be reachable on the eligibility list.

Attorney exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/8PB57.PDF

Attorney III exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB08.PDF

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: 10/29/2020

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 Transportation

Attn: Caltrans HR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Caltrans HR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento, CA 95816

Closed on weekends and State Holidays

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.
Statement of Qualifications -
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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.

Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jacqueline Dandridge
(916) 651-3625
Jacqueline.Dandridge@dot.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:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.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.

Information to be Included on Application.

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-216445), PARF #42-1-054 and title of the position (Deputy Attorney III, CT) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

NOTE: Salaries do not reflect reductions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Information for actual reductions is available in the Human Resources Manual, Section 2113, Personal Leave Program (PLP) athttp://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

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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.