ATTORNEY

Company: State of California
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

System Maintenance - CalCareers: CalHR will be performing CalCareers system maintenance from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (PST) on April 15, 2021. There may be intermittent outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This position is being re-advertised to increase the candidate pool. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply. Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney is responsible for providing the full range of legal services to the Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions The position requires the incumbent to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. ATTORNEY Do you enjoy a fast-paced workplace? Are you interested in a ground floor opportunity? The Bureau of Cannabis Control (Bureau) is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Bureau is a newly established program and responsible for creating the statutory framework for both medical and adult use commercial cannabis. The Bureau is the lead agency to coordinate this effort with other state agencies including Department of Food and Agriculture and Department of Public Health. The Bureau's primary mission is to protect the public and consumers which is carried out through various regulatory licensing, enforcement and disciplinary activities. This position is located in Rancho Cordova, California. FREE PARKING!! Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, Section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA's (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times. Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affaris' Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office. Work Week Group SE - The incumbent is a Work Week Group SE employee and is expected to work an average of 40 hours per week each year and may be required to work specified hours based on the business needs of the office. Travel - The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area by various methods of transportation. 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: 4/23/2021 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 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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Consumer Affairs Attn: Recruitment Technician JC# 209209 FFD: 04/23/21 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321 Sacramento , CA 95834 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Consumer Affairs Recruitment Technician JC# 209209 FFD: 04/23/21 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-321 Sacramento , CA 95834 Please Note: The drop off location may be non-operational on weekend and 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required. 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. There are many benefits to joining our team! This is a new Bureau with opportunity for advancement. The Bureau is close to many retail centers, restaurants, light rail, and other public transportation. You can travel quickly as this location is close to the Highway 50 corridor. The State of California has a generous benefits package that includes medical coverage, CalPERS pension upon retirement, two weeks paid vacation per year, two weeks paid sick leave per year, paid Professional Development Days (varies by bargaining unit), one paid Personal Holiday, and discount public transportation vouchers.Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.Detailed benefit information including health, dental, vision, retirement, etc. can be found at Benefits -Summary.aspx General State Employment Benefits and ProtectionsClick here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees. Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. 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: EEO Officer (916) 574-8280 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification (please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Please be aware that if you are selected for the position, you will be required to submit official sealed transcripts. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method or applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. DO NOT include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information. Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version of the STD. 678 may be disqualified. Multiple positions may become available. Electronic Submission: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. U.S. Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Hand Delivery: Application and any applicable required documents may be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted for any reason. Do not submit applications to the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Drop off location may be non-operational on weekends and holidays. Current Salary Information: Effective July 1, 2020, in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020). State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction in exchange for 16 hours per month of PLP 2020. The salary information listed under Position Details does not include this salary reduction. Please note that the CalCareer system will not allow you to make changes to your application information once it is submitted. If you have any updates to your online application after you have submitted it, please contact . For all other questions regarding your CalHR CalCareer account, you may contact the CalCareer Unit at (866) 844-8671. 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. System Maintenance - CalCareers: CalHR will be performing CalCareers system maintenance from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (PST) on April 15, 2021. There may be intermittent outages during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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