What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY IV position at Board of State and Community Corrections?
Under the administrative direction of the General Counsel of the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and in consultation with the Deputy Director and Assistant Deputy Director of the Corrections Planning and Grant Programs (CPGP) Division of the BSCC, the Attorney IV provides advanced legal counsel and high-level policy development to CPGP, rendering legal advice and opinions, on the administration of BSCC state and federal grant programs. In addition, this position provides expert legal advice to CPGP Executive Steering Committees, internal partners, and external stakeholders on the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, conflicts of interest (including the Political Reform Act), and state and federal law regarding grants administration. This position also provides advanced legal assistance and advice to CPGP staff by conducting legal analysis and research, reviewing legal documents, preparing correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters, and preparing legal opinions.
The Attorney IV will serve as legal counsel to the Executive Director and General Counsel on developing policies and revising regulations related to grant administration. The Attorney IV will draft briefs, respond to challenging and sensitive legal correspondence, and develop strategies and tactics in complex disputes and litigation. In addition, this position will review applicable state and federal laws and rules and regulations to ensure compliance; review and update the BSCC grant policy guide to conform to Board policy and federal and state requirements; review grant agreements and contracts; review federal solicitations and applications for grant funds; review and provide expert advice on grant expenditures and compliance with federal and state audits; conduct legal analysis and research, review legal documents, prepare correspondence involving the explanation of legal matters, and prepare legal opinions.
The role demands a high degree of independence with minimal supervision as well as expertise and proficiency in federal and state laws governing grant administration.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ATTORNEY IV
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
The Board of State and Community Corrections provides statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance to promote effective state and local efforts and partnerships in California's adult and juvenile criminal justice system, including providing technical assistance and coordination to local governments related to realignment.
For more information about this position, see JOB posting
http://www.bscc.ca.gov/s_careers/
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: 5/1/2025Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications
Candidates should have a desire to advance the underlying objectives of the BSCC and have an interest in public safety, violence intervention, reentry, and rehabilitation. Candidates should have the ability to work with high-level government officials, as well as experience dealing with members of the public, technical staff, and other public agencies, and should be familiar with the functioning of administrative agencies in State government.
Among other qualities, the most highly desirable candidates will have:
- Extensive background or in-depth knowledge of the federal and State laws governing grant making, administrative law, and constitutional law.
- Ability to analyze, appraise, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems and analyze situations accurately to adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to independently prepare correspondence and memoranda involving the explanation of complex legal matters in an accurate, clear, concise, and well-organized manner. Draft legal opinions, legislation, regulations, policy, procedure, and written reports.
- Exercise good judgment and make independent, sound, logical, and ethical decisions regarding highly sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups, including local government officials, community-based organizations, BSCC Management Team and colleagues.
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks, organize workload, multi-task, work well under pressure, and exercise initiative and adaptability.
- Demonstrated capacity to work cooperatively with a team and independently identify issues, develop solutions, and produce products within a short timeframe.
- Demonstrated capacity to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally to technical, lay, and policy-oriented audiences.
- Possess excellent organizational skills, writing skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently to prioritize and complete tasks, organize workload, multi-task, work well under pressure, and exercise initiative and adaptability.
- Ability to negotiate on complex pre-litigation matters, rulemaking, and legislative matters.
- Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
BSCC HR
(916) 322-8088
BSCCHR@bscc.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:SCO EEO Officer
(916) 324-2223
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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.
