Job Description and Duties Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you! DPR has an opening for an administrative Attorney IV or III position in OLA focused on legal issues including labor, contracts, and grants. Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV or III provides legal support to DPR executive management, the DPR Human Resources Branch, Equal Employment Office, and programs regarding: Compliance with complex and sensitive labor-related requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, issues regarding performance management and progressive discipline, labor issues, personnel transactions, retaliation, whistleblower protection, equal employment opportunity complaints and investigations, and departmental policies. -DPR contracts and the DPR research and alliance grants programs. -Various administrative and government law requirements including the Public Records Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and Political Reform Act. Acts as DPR contact for issues involving incompatible activities and conflicts of interests. -Diversity equity and inclusion matters and civil rights policy requirements You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions * Administrative office building. * Ability to use a computer up to 8 hours a day. * Occasional statewide travel with occasional overnight stays. NOTE: 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * ATTORNEY IV * ATTORNEY III Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-449221 Position #(s): 814-001-5780-204 Working Title: Administrative Attorney Classification: ATTORNEY IV $11,644.00 - $15,627.00 Shall Consider: ATTORNEY III $10,536.00 - $14,879.00 # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Appointment to this position is pending administrative approval. The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is a department within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). DPR's mission is "To protect human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management." In furtherance of its mission, DPR regulates all aspects of pesticide use and sales in the state and works towards providing safe, effective, and sustainable pest management for everyone. The DPR Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is a full-service government law office that provides a broad range of legal support to DPR executive management and programs regarding DPR's legal authority and the effect of environmental and other laws, regulations, court decisions, and administrative proceedings. OLA works to ensure compliance with and brings actions to enforce violations of requirements governing the use and sale of pesticides. DPR is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and our vision is for pest management that is safe, effective, and sustainable for all Californians and our environment. Our core values include accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity. We are innovative and passionate about the work we do. DPR 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 human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by fostering reduced-risk pest management. Join DPR to improve the lives of all Californians. Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov Special Requirements * This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests. * If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position. * In order to apply for this position, you are required to provide your complete employment history on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) form. A complete employment history must include, for each position listed, accurate dates, job title or State classification, hours worked per week (please indicate an average if hours worked per week varied), company or agency name, and a full description of duties and responsibilities held. A resume or other materials will not take the place of the complete STD. 678. * Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave. 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: 9/28/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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: Department of Pesticide Regulation Attn: Ms. Kalb 1001 I Street, MS 4B Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Pesticide Regulation Ms. Kalb 1001 I Street, MS 4B Sacramento, CA 95814 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: * Knowledge or experience working with diverse cultural communities. * Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics. * Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity. * Ability to listen, communicate, and persuade in order to reach a mutually acceptable solution in the negotiation context. * Skill in developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with others, including developing trust and credibility with co-workers and stakeholders. * Ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles and precedents to specific facts. * Ability to communicate and explain legal issues clearly and logically both orally and in wiriting to those not trained in the law. * Ability to organize, prioritize, and track a number of concurrent assignments. * Ability to gracefully accept constructive criticism and provide active collaboration to achieve a more successful output. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. 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. Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov Human Resources Contact: Terry Kalb (916) 445-2757 terry.kalb@cdpr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Jeannie Alloway (916) 324-2666 jeannie.alloway@cdpr.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: EEO Office (916) 445-3979 melissa.paden@cdpr.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. Critical Job Competencies * Communication * Self-Motivation * Decisiveness * Conflict Resolution * Technical * Credibility * Ethics/Integrity * Flexibility/Adaptability * Teamwork. 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.