Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Secretary, Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), the Chief Deputy General Counsel (CDGC), Career Executive Assignment (CEA) Level C is responsible for supervising and managing the Employment Advocacy and Prosecution Team (EAPT).  The EAPT operates under the Vertical Advocacy Model associated with employee disciplinary matters and issues relating to the Department’s internal affairs investigations.  The CDGC works closely with the Office of Internal Affairs, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Inspector General, executive staff and hiring authorities to ensure employee discipline is delivered as mandated.  The CDGC plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, reviews and monitors EAPT’s legal caseload; develops and recommends policy impacting the operations of OLA; exercises independent judgment to resolve complex issues with statewide impact; and may act in the absence of the General Counsel.  The CDGC directly supervises EAPT’s Assistant Chief Deputy General Counsels and is the second-level supervisor for EAPT’s Assistant Chief Counsels.

This advertisement is for a CEA Level C position, located in the City of Sacramento.

Applicants must have active membership in the State Bar and admission to practice law and have b road and extensive experience (more than five years) in the practice of law.

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. If you have questions regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact the Executive Recruiter, Guen Saechao, by email at Guen.Saechao@cdcr.ca.gov or by phone at 279-210-4043. 

Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-400-7500-001.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The EAPT office offers free on-site parking and is located off Highway 50 in close proximity to nearby shopping centers and restaurants.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office a m inimum of two days per week and as needed/required. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Travel
On occasion, travel is required to EAPT offices located in Bakersfield and Rancho Cucamonga as well as to CDCR institutions or locations throughout the state for site inspections or interviews, State Personnel Board appearances, and court appearances.

Travel is compensated in accordance with the State Administrative Manual and CDCR travel policies.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Active State Bar Membership License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

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:

1. Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organize and direct the work of staff of a legal program.
2. Experience which demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with client representatives, stakeholders, fellow leadership, courts or tribunals, and members of oversight agencies.
3. Experience in the management of a public sector legal office handling high volume cases or investigations, demonstrated by a command of the principles and practices of public administration including program planning and evaluation;  policy development ; and personnel management, supervision, and discipline.
4. Experience in the area of administrative hearings, trials, or other judicial proceedings, with an emphasis on the preparation, execution, and post-hearing proceedings, including investigative techniques, witness preparation, dispositive motions, settlement negotiations, evidentiary rules, direct and cross-examination of witnesses, use of expert testimony, persuasive argument, and application of legal standards.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the  California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found  on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at   .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at   .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at .

This webpage is intended to provide general information.  Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is  required and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application ( STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “ Statement of Qualifications Examination Instructions ” section below for specific requirements. For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit  Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications .
  
• Other - State Bar license number must be indicated under the Licenses/Certification section of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, 2 days per week,

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