Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Law Enforcement Support (OLES), the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) will have full administrative and managerial responsibility for the statewide supervision of Attorney/Investigation Monitors (AIM). The ACC will review and oversee the monitoring and reporting on sensitive, complex and controversial, or other high level investigations involving allegations of misconduct and critical incidents that occur within the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) and the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The ACC will supervise the monitoring of the involved State entities, including the departments’ attorneys, the institutional Offices of Protective Services (OPS), and other departmental employees, to ensure the appropriateness of policies, practices and disciplinary decisions within the departments.
The ACC must possess sound and effective communication skills, use good judgment in decision-making, exercise creativity and flexibility in problem identification and resolution, manage time and resources effectively, and be responsive to OLES management needs.Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: .
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The work location is very convenient! The CalHHS office recently moved into the newly constructed Allenby Building at 1215 O Street in Downtown Sacramento. We are one block away from light rail and public transportation; within walking distance to the State Capitol, parks, restaurants, farmer’s markets and the Golden 1 Arena. We offer an onsite cafeteria, coffee shop and a workout room. Our building has easy access to I-5, Highway 50 and Highway 80.
This position is eligible for hybrid work in accordance with the Governor’s and at the sole discretion of CalHHS under California Government Code Section 14200. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be re-evaluated at any time. The incumbent will be expected to report for in office work and attend work related in-person events as deemed operationally necessary. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the CalHHS policies. Headquarter location may be designated on the selected candidate's primary residence location, and/or the closest CalHHS location in accordance with operational need and available space. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.
Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to: Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other ID number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative of how your education, training, experience, and skills meet the essential and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, with oneinch margins, and have a font size of no smaller than Arial 11. You may also include a resume, not to exceed two (2) pages in length. NOTE: a resume will not be accepted in place of a SOQ. Please answer the following questions: 1. Describe your work experience and certifications. Specifically include your present and previous positions as well as your supervisory, management, and leadership experience.You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history.
If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire.
Training and Development assignments may be considered based on the availability of eligible candidates and are subject to approval by the Hiring Authority prior to appointment. Training and Development assignments are temporary in nature and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.
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:
• Experience presenting cases before the State Personnel Board.
• Knowledge of Employment Law and Criminal Law and Procedure.
• Knowledge of Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights (POBR)
• Background and experience in monitoring administrative and criminal investigations.
• Background and experience monitoring attorneys and disciplinary officers as they prosecute employee disciplinary cases
• Background and experience monitoring an employee disciplinary process
• Knowledge of and demonstrated effectiveness in formulating, developing, and implementing policies and procedures affecting specialized law enforcement and investigative services
• Knowledge of applicable criminal and civil laws and regulations pertaining to DSH and DDS, including but not limited to the California Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Welfare and Institutions Code, Business and Professions Code, Government Code, and the California Code of Regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate law enforcement policies, procedures, and best practices, both orally and in writing
• Interpersonal skills, including working effectively and in partnership with departments and all levels of staff, the Governor’s Office, Department of Finance, California State Legislators, Legislative staff, Legislative Analyst’s Office, stakeholders, and outside organizations
• Experience with complex law enforcement and investigative programs
• Knowledge of the organization and structure of California state government, specifically of agencies and other departments who have regular contact with the OLES, including the Department of State Hospitals, Department of Developmental Services, Health and Human Services Agency, Attorney General’s Office, California Highway Patrol, local law enforcement agencies, and District Attorneys.
There are many benefits to joining our team! 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, two paid Professional Development Days, one paid Personal Holiday, pre-tax parking fee program.
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Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Social Services must apply and compete through the State recruitment process. Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.
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If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Social Services, please contact the Examination Unit at examinations@dss.ca.gov .
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:
(SOQ) Please see the Special Requirements section of this job advertisement for detailed instructions for the SOQ submission.
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