Attorney

Company: State of California
Location: Elk Grove
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) JC-244508 - Attorney
ATTORNEY Final Filing Date: 4/13/2021 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Under general direction of the Chief Counsel and in consultation with the Chief of Research and Evaluation, the Attorney is responsible for providing legal counsel to the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) with a focus on privacy matters by interpreting and preparing legal opinions regarding privacy laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The attorney will develop and implement privacy policies for departmental programs; develop and implement privacy training for Department staff; monitor and analyze proposed privacy legislation; and draft or review forms, agreements and other documents related to the protection of the Department's confidential data. The position requires a thorough understanding of the complex privacy laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), HIPAA privacy rules, other federal privacy laws and regulations, and state privacy laws.

Limited in-state travel required (10%), including occasional overnight stays. Clearance by a DOJ background check may be requested.

*** Effective July 1, 2020 State employees are subject to a 9.23% salary reduction in exchange for up to 16 hours of the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) per month. For more information please visit the Bargaining Contracts page on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website a www.calhr.ca.gov. 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 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: 4/13/2021 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
  
  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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) Attn: Human Resources 1325 J Street, Suite 1700 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (MHSOAC) Human Resources 1325 J Street, Suite 1700 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.
  • Degree and/or School Transcripts 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. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays and other types or leave, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with a variety of choices, and CalPERS retirement options (the nation's largest public pension plan).--This link provides a summary of State benefits for this position:-- Benefits summary General State Employment Benefits and ProtectionsClick here to view more information about the outstanding benefits offered to State employees. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: http://www.mhsoac.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:
    Kimberly Watkins
    (916) 445-8706
    Kimberly.Watkins@MHSOAC.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. 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.

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