Attorney IV, Cal/OSHA

Job Description and Duties

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The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, protects and improves the health and safety of working people in California and the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways. DOSH is housed within the Department of Industrial Relations.

Working at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, widely known as Cal/OSHA, means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of the community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Attorney IVs represent DOSH in the full range of legal issues within the jurisdiction of the Division. Attorney IVs are typically the most experienced and qualified attorneys within DOSH and serve as lead over other attorneys within the unit. They are expected to mentor less experienced attorneys; devise curriculum and author original training materials; serve as lead counsel; and have special subject matter expertise in discrete practice areas to serve as a resource for other attorneys and field staff regarding that practice area. Attorney IVs also perform administrative functions, such as assigning cases, projects and other matters to staff attorneys, as well as other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief Counsels, Chief Counsel or Division Chief.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Representing DOSH in complex and sensitive administrative hearings against employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board;

• Representing DOSH in civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts;

• Representing and advising the Chief, management, and the Division with regard to policy, sensitive and high profile matters, and program direction;

• Analyzing and drafting proposed legislation, drafting proposed regulations, and appearing before the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board; and

• Providing legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law.

(**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.)

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Attorney lV job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: 

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Working Conditions

There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Oakland, San Francisco, Bakersfield, or Fresno.
Please also see the other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.

This position is located at: 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901 Oakland, California 94612.

This is a full time position headquartered in our legal offices, located in an office environment in the 22-story State office building located at 1515 Clay Street, Oakland, California on the 19th floor. Employees in this position have their own offices, work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary to accomplish their duties. This position also requires in-state travel, either locally within Northern California, or for one to three-day overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of DOSH. Attorneys will normally average a 40-hour work week; however, they are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments and fulfill their responsibilities.

Special Requirements

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.

• Must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California.
• In order to apply for this position, you must submit the standard application form, cover letter, resume and writing sample.
• A writing sample must be submitted. The sample should be no longer than 15 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 15 pages, you may provide the first 15 pages only.)

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:

• Prior experience writing and filing briefs in the California Court of Appeal and/or California Supreme Court.
• Prior experience analyzing and working on legislation and/or administrative regulations.
• Possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability and desire to work collaboratively with others in a team and contribute to a collegial office environment.
• Proficiency in Word and other Microsoft applications.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick & Vacation
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) & 457 plans
• Military Leave
• Reimbursement Accounts
• Public Transit Subsidy
• Near Public Transit and bus lines
• 5 minute walking distance to restaurants and shopping
• Onsite security
• Telework

And many more!

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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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 required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter. 
• Other - A recent writing sample that is no longer than 15 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 15 pages, you may provide the first 15 pages only).