Job Description

Job Description and Duties

*Position is pending DOF approval*

The Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel.

Under the general direction of the Inspector General (IG), the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) is responsible for overseeing day to day operations of the Legal unit, including supervising and supporting a team of attorneys, managing their workload, interacting with and advising clients, and representing the IG and Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) in various settings. The ACC researches, analyzes, interprets and applies laws, court decisions, regulations and other authorities to identify and assess legal risk management, and to provide legal advice, opinions, and briefs. The ACC handles a variety of house counsel work and oversight of litigation involving IOAI and the IG as a party. In addition, the ACC advises and represents the IG regarding internal personnel issues. Attorneys at this level have developed extensive experience regarding audits and investigations, including specific knowledge of contract and employment law. This position requires a high degree of integrity and ethics to further the IG's goals to implement and manage an independent audit and investigation program.

PARF# 97-6-005/ 97-5-051 / JC-480106

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.  To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1304 O St, Suite 200, Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting and must be able to travel to meetings.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of IOAI and is based on Caltrans' evolving telework policy. IOAI supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, or primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Resume required

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

Please submit a SOQ for the hiring manager's review. Applications without an SOQ will not be considered. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an in-person interview. When completing the SOQ, please include specific examples and explain your responses clearly and thoroughly. Your SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages using Arial, 12-point font. To complete the SOQ, please answer the following:

1. Describe how your experience, education, training, and skills demonstrate your ability to perform the specific job duties listed in the duty statement.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions

The State application (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, the Job Control number (JC-480106), PARF# 97-6-005 / 97-5-051 and title of the position (Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State 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. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this 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, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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 -

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

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