Job Description and Duties

The Office of Chief Counsel supports all the executive, administrative, and programmatic functions of the Office, including managing Public Records Act (PRA) requests. Currently, the Office has one Chief Counsel, one Attorney IV, one Attorney III, one Attorney, one AGPA, and one Senior Legal Analyst.

As Part of its support for the Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986) program, the Legal Unit is responsible for developing regulatory proposals to amend existing regulations, add new regulatory provisions, or repeal old provisions that are no longer needed. The Legal Office also works closely with the Attorney General's Office to defend cases filed against the Office challenging action taken under Proposition 65 and other programs.

Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Senior Legal Analyst independently summarized, organizes, and indexes legal opinions, testimony, depositions, documentary material from interrogatory material, and abstracts; researches legislative histories; gathers factual information and performs complex legal research to assist attorneys in determining appropriate action; prepares documents for opening and closing files for internal administrative purposes; prepares, correspondence and reports; assists in preparing drafts of pleadings and responsiveness to PRA requests and discovery; and maintain liaison and exchanges legal and factual information with other legal and technical staff in the Office and within CalEPA.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-426736

Position #(s):

811-113-5333-001

Working Title:

SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Classification:

SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

$5,967.00 - $7,696.00

of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect and enhance the health of Californians and our state's environment through scientific evaluations that inform, support and guide regulatory and other actions.

Join OEHHA to improve the lives of all Californians. OEHHA is a small agency that will provide lots of varied experience. OEHHA is responsible for developing and providing risk managers in state and local government agencies with toxicological and medical information relevant to decisions involving public health.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.

Department Website: http://www.oehha.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

It is recommended that you submit your completed Application Package (i.e., which consists of an Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. The application form must include dates and a full description of the duties performed for each position held. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application form.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit (e.g., Social Security number, birthdate, driver's license number, photograph, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age). Confidential information on your current Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) submitted electronically online, will be redacted.

Note: Faxed or emailed application packages will not be accepted.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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:

Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office

Attn: Laurie Ann Purshouse

• JC 426736

P.O. Box 67

1001 I Street, 12th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95812-0067

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office

Laurie Ann Purshouse

• JC 426736

P.O. Box 67

1001 I Street, 12th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95812-0067

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.

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:

• Working knowledge of Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxics Enforcement Act of 1986) and related regulations; the OEHHA Air Toxics, Drinking Water/Public Health Goal, Invasive Species, Pesticide, Hazardous Waste, Bio-monitoring, Environmental Justive, and Children's Health Programs.

• Working knowledge of the California Public Records Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Fair Political Practices Act and other general statutory authorities applicable to governmental entities.

• Ability to Independently use AccessData software for PRA and discovery requests.

Benefits

In addition to a compelling vision for California, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR's website at http://calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:

Laurie Ann Purshouse

(279) 276-0001

LaurieAnn.Purshouse@oehha.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Brian Brown

(510) 622-3193

Brian.Brown@oehha.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:

Cassaundra Willis

(916) 324-2234

Cassaundra.Willis@oehha.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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

All applicable fields on the State Application Form (STD. 678) must be filled out completely. Clearly indicate in the field titled "Examination(s) or Job Titles for Which You Are Applying" the position as Senior Legal Analyst

• Job Control (JC)- 426736 as indicated on this job annoucement and your basis of eligibility (list eligibility, lateral transfer, reinstatement, etc.). Employment history on your application must be complete with dates, description of duties and responsibilities for each position held, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applicants who do not submit all of the required documentation (incomplete application package) may be eliminated from the selection process.

NOTE: For security purposes, your full social security number is not required on the application.

For any inquiries about the position sent to HR.Mail@oehha.ca.gov., the e-mail should have the Job Control number and position title on the subject line.

Applications for this position may be hand-delivered to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment's Human Resources Branch located at 1001 I Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The office hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

LOCATION OF POSITION

1001 I Street, 23rd Floor, Sacramento, CA

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.