California Correctional Health Care Services

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.. To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.. CCHCS Office of Legal Affairs (COLA) is a boutique legal office that counsels the most innovative correctional healthcare system in the nation.. 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.

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-418769 Position #(s): 042-060-5795-XXX Working Title: Attorney III Classification: ATTORNEY III $10,536.00 - $13,526.00 # of Positions: 2 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Telework Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities. CCHCS Office of Legal Affairs (COLA) is a boutique legal office that counsels the most innovative correctional healthcare system in the nation. We handle a variety of matters for our providers, senior executives, and high-level administrative professionals, including matters pertaining to clinical operations, regulatory compliance, governance, contracts, litigation, and employment issues. Besides a supportive team and interesting legal issues, we offer a family-first work-life balance, and a supportive management team. Our ideal candidate would have experience or a strong interest in healthcare, government and constitutional law. Our attorneys work closely with our clients and routinely contribute to meaningful and novel healthcare delivery matters that ensure our patients receive high quality of care. We develop and negotiate solutions to internal and external legal problems, and ensure compliance with constitutional, statutory, and regulatory healthcare requirements. Our attorneys enjoy the flexibility of working independently, collaboratively, or with the guidance of senior attorneys. We also offer professional development with office mentorship and training in areas of interests and specialty in the office. This position is an excellent opportunity to obtain substantive experience in a niche industry practice. Moreover, COLA offers the opportunity to do consequential work that matters. It’s a chance to use your knowledge to shape what’s ahead, to innovate, and work with a collaborative and collective thinking team. We know that diverse backgrounds produce different perspectives, richer thinking, and more creative solutions to the challenges our clients face. We hope you share that vision. Join us and take on the challenge of doing meaningful work while helping us build a culture that reflects our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-060-5795-XXX. Job Description And Duties California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) seeks to fill two Permanent/Full-time Attorney III positions in the Office of Legal Affairs. Under general direction of the Chief Counsel, serves as one of the highest-level advisors to, and representative for the Receiver appointed by the United States District Court in the case of Plata v. Newsom regarding sensitive and complex legal matters. Duties are typically characterized by assignments involving litigation before state and federal courts of a high degree of sensitivity and difficulty, and advice and representation regarding broad or specialized areas of law pertaining to the powers, functions, obligations, operations and transactions of the federal court's receivership; advice to all administrative, personnel, financial, accounting, contractual, and other operational areas of CCHCS; representation of the department in petitions for habeas corpus; and the development, review and interpretation of legislation, rules and regulations necessary for the transformation of the prison medical system. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements Please 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 (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, 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 NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov . This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors . 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: 4/30/2024 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: California Correctional Health Care Services Attn: V. English-Davis, JC-418769 Classification and Pay P.O. Box 588500, D-1, Personnel Elk Grove , CA 95758 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: California Correctional Health Care Services V. English-Davis, JC-418769 8280 Longleaf Drive, Bldg. D-1, Suite 101 Elk Grove , CA 95758 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: <ul><li>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.</li><li>Resume is required and must be included.</li><li>Other - A Writing Sample is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Writing Sample 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 Writing Sample. Please refer to the “Writing Sample” section below for specific requirements. </li></ul>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. 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.

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