Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is currently pending CalHR approval.

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 2 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 4.62 percent and will receive 8 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through October 31, 2026. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Under the direction of the Director and Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) is responsible for supervising a legal team for the California Correctional Health Care Services, Office of Legal Affairs. The ACC serves as counsel for the Department by working closely with the Director and Chief Counsel and executive leadership. The ACC provides guidance on legal issues, policy reviews, regulatory changes, legislative proposals, and any other program needs of a legal nature.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job  application

This advertisement is for a Assistant Chief Counsel - CEA Level B position located at headquarters in Elk Grove, California.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-060-7500-938.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.  Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

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  .

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting as well as a Tberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tberculosis 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 Home | E-Verify .

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. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit  Work4CA: State Application Checklist .

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:

• Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

• Broad and extensive experience in planning, organizing, and directing or coordinating a recruitment and retention program related to healthcare recruitment.

• Experience in the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs related, but not limited to, healthcare recruitment and retention programs, human resources, and licensing and credentialing.

• Demonstrated abilities in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and in representing the department with various stakeholders such as the State Personnel Board, medical and nursing licensing boards, and other agencies.

• Demonstrated experience in developing cooperative working relations with Wardens, departmental and institutional staff, the Legislature, Governor’s Office, numerous control agencies, and community groups; and gain the confidence and support of top level administrators.

• Supervisory/managerial experience in a capacity at least equivalent to an Institution Personnel Officer II, or Supervisor I, including the implementation and/or evaluation of program policies. Experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

In addition to the Desirable Qualification listed above, please reference the attached duty statement for additional Desirable Qualifications specific to this position.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Merit System Principles - An Overview - CalHR Website .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service  Employee Benefits Summary website at California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - CalHR Website .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NOTE :  Resumes, cover letters, and other materials will not be accepted in place of the required SOQ.

• SOQ shall not exceed three (3) pages in length, single-spaced, 12  point Arial font, and be in justified paragraph format.
• The document shall be titled "Statement of Qualifications - (Your Full Name).”
• When completing the SOQ, please include all relevant experience, education, and training for the statement below.

The SOQ describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement. You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. The SOQ should not exceed three pages in length nor be less than 12 font.

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO SUBMIT AN SOQ WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE EXAMINATION. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE SOQ.

Please visit for helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications 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 Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Remote work

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