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The City of San Mateo Office of the City Clerk is looking for a highly qualified, experienced Assistant to the City Clerk

Why Join our Department?

The Office of the City Clerk is a service department within the municipal government upon which the five-member City Council, all City departments, and the general public rely for information regarding the operations and legislative history of the City. The City Clerk serves as the liaison between the public and the City Council and provides related municipal services such as serving as the Elections Official, providing key staff for Council meetings and recording all Council action, and serving as records manager for the protection and preservation of the public record.

Look to some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GTIzeSpc_g

What You’ll Do

The Assistant to the City Clerk position serves as the welcoming and friendly face of government for both the City Council and the City Clerk’s office as this position is the first contact for the front counter and the primary receptionist. The position requires an ability to help demystify government services and processes, learn and maintain an understanding of all government services and procedures and help citizens get to the right service. The position’s administrative functions include responsibility for records management including filing and scanning; managing off-site records inventory; managing and ordering office supply inventory; writing correspondence, creating certificates of commendation and writing proclamations on behalf of the Mayor. This position is also charged with maintaining multiple calendars, processing reservations and invoices and acting as primary administrative support for Council and the City Clerk. Excellent attention to detail, writing and proofreading skills are required and a positive upbeat attitude with the ability to be flexible, resilient, and creative when situations change is essential. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, a passion for making a difference and helping citizens, and a desire to grow in this field.

Some of the duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Attend meetings as required, may prepare meeting minutes, may assist in City Council agenda preparation and follow-up, as needed; manage Council reservations, correspondence and calendars
• Manage, implement, and monitor the Clerk’s records management programs, including document imaging, the receipt, storage, retrieval and disposition of official City records; work with records representatives from other departments and train them in the process
• Assist with coordinating the bi-annual City-wide Records Clean-up Event; maintain comprehensive indexing and filing system of City Council actions, including resolutions, ordinances, deeds, contracts, and agreements; provide research to staff and the public on information needs, as needed
• Provide information and answer inquiries from officials, the public, and City staff on laws, procedures, and policies, such as the City Municipal Code, the Brown Act, and the Public Records Act; organize and assist with the filing of Statements of Economic Interests and Campaign Statements for candidates, office holders and City employees; record and file deeds and other documents requiring recordation; maintain and monitor agreements and insurance certificates; perform special projects as needed; and ensure the provision of official notification of public hearings, including legal notices in accordance with City, State, and Federal laws.
• Apply applicable policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records and reports
• Ensure that meeting facilities are properly prepared
• Maintain logs and manage Council and Clerk correspondence and responsiveness from other departments; receive, sort and distribute incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Assist Deputy with the preparation and distribution of notices, action reports, letters, and other correspondence as required by action taken in the meetings
• Act as receptionist and primary responsibility for staffing the front counter; answer the telephone and assist the public and internal customers by responding to requests for information; issue, receive, process various applications
• Order office supplies, manage supply inventory; submit expense claims, pay bills as needed
• Perform general clerical work including filing, scheduling appointments, and processing personnel, payroll and purchasing information
• May maintain petty cash fund; accept payment of fees; maintain and process cash records

The Assistant to the City Clerk receives general supervision from the Deputy City Clerk or a higher-level position and may exercise direct or functional and technical supervision over lower-level clerical positions, volunteers, and interns.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is currently seeking an exceptional leader to join their team as Court Commissioner.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFsRue2B9A/gkW8B7VpWsbhatJ_UfGToQ/view?utm_content=DAFsRue2B9A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

The Position

Superior Court of California, San Mateo County is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill one vacancy for a Court Commissioner. The appointment to this position shall be by the judges of the superior court and shall be under the general direction of the presiding judge.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, candidates must have been admitted to practice law in California for at least 10 years or, on a finding of good cause by the presiding judge, for at least 5 years.

The commissioner’s duties include the subordinate judicial duties set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 259 which include but are not limited to conducting judicial hearings in a broad range of civil proceedings which may include family law, making findings of fact in traffic, small claims, and criminal proceedings and performing other subordinate judicial activities as may be conferred by law or by order of the court. The commissioner will be expected to perform duties in all of the following areas: criminal law, family law, traffic, small claims, and a broad range of civil proceedings.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience as a hearing officer, judge pro-tem, or mediator.
• Experience with trial and hearing procedures and with the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of court calendars.
• Demonstrated ability to present statements of law, fact and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
• Ability to manage a courtroom in a fair, courteous and efficient manner so as to promote respect for the judicial process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, court staff and various governmental agencies.
• Experience working effectively with the public, especially in stressful situations.
• Ability to work efficiently and with flexibility.
• Experience working in and with the citizenry of San Mateo County.
• Experience with the following court calendars: criminal (including arraignments and pretrial calendars), family (including child support and domestic violence restraining orders), traffic, small claims, and civil (including unlawful detainers).

Application/Examination

This is a limited term recruitment. Anyone may apply.Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.

Resume

A cover letter that includes:

• Your name
• California State Bar Number
• Date of Admission to the State Bar
• Law School, Degree Awarded, Date
• Responses to Supplemental Questions

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Close Recruitment: Thursday, April 25, 2024, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: Week of April 29 - May 2, 2024

Panel Interviews: Week of May 13, 2024

An exciting opportunity is now open!

Human Resources Analyst

$96,065 - $128,736 DOQ

Opening Date: April 9, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled. 

Priority screening of applications: April 19, 2024.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately for consideration.

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is the county’s largest provider of affordable housing, helping make rental housing safe and affordable for approximately 20,000 low-income households. 

How You Will Make an Impact:

The Santa Clara County Housing Authority (SCCHA) is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to provide professional and analytical level support to advance human resources initiatives, programs, policy, and process improvements. As a member of our team, we are looking for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to fostering an environment of collaboration and teamwork. 

The candidate will support in recruitment and selection efforts along with job analysis, classification, and compensation, adhering to and applying principles of merit, equity, inclusion, and value for public service.  The candidate will also advance equity, inclusion and employee engagement initiatives including new hire orientation and onboarding efforts, training and development, and a culture where people with diverse backgrounds feel and know they are valued.  Celebrate and promote our agency as a public employer of choice. If you have experience in any of these program areas, APPLY now!

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SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must complete a standard application form.  Applications and resumes may be submitted via our website at www.scchousingauthority.org.  For assistance: please contact the Human Resources Department at (408) 993-2934.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Cupertino

The City of San Jose is seeking a senior level manager to direct administrative services for the Office of the City Attorney. This position works with the City Attorney and the senior management team to manage the Office and to develop and implement Office policies and procedures.

The Human Resources Department is seeking well qualified candidates for the position of HRIM /Workday Application Support Analyst II. We are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our Human Resources Information Management /Workday team.

As the HRIM /Workday Application Support Analyst II, you will collaborate and consult with colleagues in various departments to understand business and functional drivers across all Workday HR modules. Your responsibilities will include hands-on configuration of Workday features, security, development of reports and dashboards, and provision of sound solutions to support end-to-end business processes. Additionally, you will assist with Workday tenant management, deliver exceptional customer support, and contribute to system testing and issue resolution.

Once job duties are learned, this position has the option of hybrid work, two or three days in the office and two days of remote work.

The base hourly salary range for this position is $56.47 - $70.58. Because the position is classified as "confidential" there is a 5% allowance added to the salary. This allowance has been added into the advertised salary range.

There is currently one vacancy to be filled.

The Human Resources Department

The mission of the County of San Mateo’s Human Resources Department is to attract, develop, and retain a high performing and diverse workforce and promote a positive employee experience that maximizes individual potential and well-being leading to exceptional service to the community we serve. The Department prides itself on its excellent reputation for being a leader in best practices in human resources.

The Department has a staff of 83 regular employees and an annual budget of $25 million. The department manages several internal service funds with a combined budget of more than $155 million for benefits, workers’ compensation, general liability, and other insurance programs.

The Eligible (Hiring) List generated from this recruitment could be used to fill future regular, limited term, and/or extra help positions.

Examples Of Duties

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate and consult with HR, Controller's Office, and other County departmental partners to understand business and functional drivers across all Workday HR modules.
• Configure Workday calculated fields, business processes, domain and business process security policies, and role assignments.
• Develop Workday reports and dashboards.
• Recommend efficient security and organization solutions to support end-to-end business processes.
• Assist with Workday tenant management.
• Provide the highest level of customer support through internal ticketing system and other communication channels.
• Support system functionality testing and issue resolution and develop proof of concepts based on business requirements.
• Build relationships with other Workday domain experts and critical users and collaborate with internal teams and vendors for process alignment.
• Assist in granting security access to Workday, following security protocols.
• Act as an escalation point for unresolved security or business process issues as directed.
• Assist with compliance reporting and system monitoring.
• Help manage Workday releases, identifying impact and enhancement opportunities, and communicate with functional owners and application leads.
• Support regression testing and introduction of required changes for new Workday releases.
• Continuously monitor Workday community for updates and valuable changes.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to foster productive work relationships.
• Configure Workday security, including security groups, roles and permissions, user access, and implementation of security best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience/Education:

• 3-5 years of proven Workday expertise in designing, implementing, and supporting business process and security solutions.
• Workday Pro certification in a relevant area is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology or an equivalent field of study, is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end Workday projects and implementing solutions for operational improvements and automation.
• Knowledge of basic and advanced security configuration including Workday delivered and custom based security roles based on the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of various security group types (role based, user based, segment based, etc.) and how they are applied in the system.
• Thorough understanding of Workday business process configurations.
• Ability to build and modify custom Workday reports and calculated fields.
• Experience in creating, loading, and troubleshooting EIBs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
• Thrives in a demanding and fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Displays discretion and exercises independent judgment.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills.
• Flexibility to adjust hours and accommodate business needs.
• Experience in BIRT and Workday Integrations including Workday Studio.

Application/Examination

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click "Apply". If you are not on the County's website, please go to www.jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE

Final Date to Apply: April 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM

Application Screening: April 29-May 1, 2024

Panel Interview: May 13 and/or 14, 2024

We invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute your expertise to drive effective Workday solutions and enhance our HR processes. Apply now!

$2500 Sign-on Bonus!

Intermittent Teleworking Schedule Available!

Annual Salary Ranges:

Clinical Therapist I: $75,806 - $96,750

Clinical Therapist II : $83,676 - $106,794

THE POSITION

Are you interested in assisting individuals to get connected to the resources and support they need to work on their mental health?  Tri-City is currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be a part of the Access to Care (ATC) team. The Clinical Therapist I/II position for the ATC team will appeal to individuals who are interested in assisting participants and clients with enrolling into mental health services and getting the support they need.  We are looking for individuals inspired by challenges and opportunities presented in working with an engaged and active community.  The Clinical Therapist I/II will report to a Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Program Manager.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Conduct same day biopsychosocial assessments with both adults and/or children and carry no caseload;

• Will formulate a differential diagnosis concerning the nature of the mental health challenge;

• Create treatment plans and complete all necessary Electronic Health Record documentation;

• Perform screenings, linkage to resources and provide crisis interventions and crisis assessments;

• Work on a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and ensure Network Adequacy;

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must have excellent attendance;

• Collaborate with outside agencies to coordinate care for individuals seeking services.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

THE POSITION

Tri-City is looking for a special individual to serve as a Clinical Therapist I/II for the Children’s Full Service Partnership/Children and Transitional Age Youth (FSP/ C TAY). The Clinical Therapist I/II provides behavioral health clinical intervention and recovery services to assigned clients and their families; develops treatment plans and performs individual, group, and family psychotherapeutic counseling, routine and emergency assessment, crisis intervention, and related treatment services; manages an assigned caseload of adults, juveniles, and/or children; provides consultation to other staff, programs, and agencies related to treatment needs and plans; and performs related duties as assigned.

This position is responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Provides individual, group, and family interventions, rehabilitation, and treatment services including counseling, therapy, case management, and referral and linkage to community services to a variety of clients including high acuity clients.

• Within scope of authority, assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of clients with mental health disorders; collaborates with clients and creates individualized treatments plans according to client’s needs and circumstances.

• Initiates and conducts individual, group, and family counseling and biopsychosocial therapy sessions utilizing a variety of techniques and modalities; provides case management services in the office and in the field.

• Performs routine and emergency intake evaluations according to Authority procedure; completes appropriate forms and documents relating to the intake process; and prepares medical and demographic case history for use in diagnosis.

• Assists clients and family members in understanding behavioral health diagnosis, contributing factors/causes, effects, prognosis, rehabilitation, and treatment.

• Works with clients to address stressors and barriers to treatment and/or social functioning; identifies and focuses on client strengths and personal resources to effectively engage and treat client.

Administrative Assistant II

$5,327 - $6,475 per month

Plus excellent benefits

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Apply by Friday, April 26, 2024, for first consideration

THE CITY is focused on enhancing our community members’ quality of life through well-designed services and a positive workplace culture.  San Rafael is the economic and cultural heart of Marin County, and its high quality of life is centered on its commercial districts, engaged neighborhoods, active lifestyle, and natural environment.  San Rafael (population 62,000) is a full-service city with a city council/city manager form of government with 12 departments, more than 400 employees, and an annual budget of $166 million.  The City’s vision is to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of its diversity.  The City Council is engaged and seeks to strengthen the urban and commercial areas as well as sustain the beautiful natural environment. 

San Rafael’s Organizational culture framework is an initiative called “Together San Rafael.”  City employees are our greatest asset, and we seek talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are creative, curious, and excited about a challenge.  We are a results-driven team focused on the needs of community members.  The Together San Rafael initiative is focused on modernizing City services and increasing the engagement of employees.  This initiative recognizes the interconnectedness of the customer and employee experience. 

THE POSITION:

The City of San Rafael Sanitation District is recruiting for a full-time Administrative Assistant II position.  Under general supervision, this position provides responsible, varied, secretarial and office administrative assistance to the department.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Set up and maintain financial, statistical, and operational records, including reviewing departmental payroll submittals and various time sheets.
• Administer and maintain complex procedures, including issuing permits, submitting required information/forms for the inter-governmental reimbursements and/or grant monies; and as related to assigned program areas.
• Prepare, distribute, and post agendas and minutes for a variety of meetings; provide additional administrative support which may include the transcription of recorded or written information.
• Create, edit, and update departmental information on the internet and intranet.
• Carry out routine required procedures related to departmental hiring.
• Prepare required statistical reports for various departmental programs.
• Provide information relating to responsibilities assigned in person or by telephone.
• Refer more complex requests, technical inquiries, or serious complaints to appropriate staff members.
• Maintain inventory and office supplies; prepare purchase orders.
• Research and compile information as requested.
• Provide technical and functional supervision as appropriate to clerical personnel; recommend organizational procedural changes affecting clerical activities.
• Screen calls, visitors, and mail and take action appropriate to request/situation.
• Independently respond to letters and general correspondence of a routine nature.
• Make travel arrangements, maintain appointment schedules and calendars, arrange meetings and conferences, and schedule facilities reservations as necessary.
• Operate a variety of office equipment and use a variety of software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and visual presentation equipment as appropriate.
• Type, edit and format a variety of materials including staff reports, agendas, general correspondence and memoranda; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage.
• Follow-up on projects, transmits information and keeps informed of departmental activities.
• Initiate and maintain a variety of files and records.
• Oversee and coordinate preparation, compilation, reproduction and distribution of various documents and reports.
• Assist in gathering data, preparing and monitoring the annual budget.
• Perform a variety of tasks related to office administration specific to the department in which assigned. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service. 
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, computer equipment and various software applications.
• Knowledge of business letter writing and arithmetic. 
• Knowledge of organization, procedures, and operating details of the city division to which assigned.
• Knowledge of filing and record keeping practices.
• Ability to learn to perform a wide variety of responsible secretarial and clerical work.
• Ability to on a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.
• Ability to intermittently review documents related to department operations; observe, identify, and problem solve office operations and procedures; understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures; explain operations and problem solve office issues for the public and with staff.
• Ability to meet the public tactfully and courteously and answer questions in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to learn and apply policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidential data and information.
• Ability to compose general correspondence and letters.
• Ability to operate and use modern office equipment including computer equipment and software as assigned.
• Ability to learn to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contact in the course of work.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of difficult and responsible secretarial and clerical work with limited supervision.
• Ability to compile and maintain complex records and files.
• Ability to independently apply policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to understand the organization and operation of the city and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to prepare statistical, financial, and operational reports.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND
• Two years of responsible secretarial or office administrative experience similar to an Administrative Assistant I with the City of San Rafael. 
• Valid California driver’s license preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required on a continuous basis, to sit at desk and/or stand for long periods of time.  Intermittently twist and reach office equipment; write and use keyboard to communicate through written means; run errands; lift or carry weight of 10 pounds or less.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

City of San Rafael application is required.  Resumes do not substitute for the City application.  Candidates should detail related education and experience on the application since this information will be used to determine who will be invited to participate in the next phase of the examination process.  The examination process may include any or all of the following:  Application appraisal, oral board examination, and written examination.  The passing point for the oral and/or written examination final score will be 70%.  Prior to appointment, candidate must pass a background check, DMV check, pre-employment physical, and fingerprinting.  To file an application, go to www.calopps.org.  Select “Member Agencies”.  Select “City of San Rafael.  Follow this link to submit your application:   https://www.calopps.org/san-rafael/job-20493186.

For more information on the City of San Rafael go to:  www.cityofsanrafael.org

Reasonable Accommodation:  The City of San Rafael will make reasonable accommodations in the exam process to accommodate disabled applicants.  If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at 415-485-3474 no later than seven (7) calendar days before the test date.

Description

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is recruiting for the position of Assistant Counsel I/II in the Office of General Counsel. This position will focus primarily on civil prosecution of air quality violations, including cases seeking civil penalties and/or injunctive relief before the Air District’s administrative Hearing Board and in Superior Court. Experience prosecuting or defending such cases under air quality or other environmental laws, or in other similar enforcement contexts, is highly desirable. The position will also provide legal advice, counseling and representation on related legal issues arising under local, state and federal air pollution laws and regulations, including air quality permitting, development of new regulations, California Environmental Quality Act issues, contract drafting, administrative law issues, and civil rights compliance, among others. Many of the most pressing air quality issues the Bay Area faces relate to disproportionate air pollution burdens in historically disadvantaged communities, so experience and familiarity with environmental justice issues is desirable. This is a full-time, exempt, management position. There is currently one (1) vacancy.
 
About the Bay Area Air Quality Management District:

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is the government agency responsible for protecting air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Air District is tasked with regulating stationary sources of air pollution in the nine counties that surround San Francisco Bay: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, southwestern Solano, and southern Sonoma counties. It is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors composed of locally elected officials from each of the nine counties. The Air District’s mission is to create a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident, while protecting and improving public health, air quality and the global climate.
 
The Air District aims to achieve its mission through many strategic goals, including: reducing and eliminating health problems caused by air pollution, achieving and maintaining air quality standards, leading the Bay Area’s efforts to fight global climate change, creating high-quality regulatory programs, and applying environmental best practices in all operations. To do so, the Air District regulates air pollution emissions from stationary emission sources such as factories, refineries, and power plants, and from smaller facilities like gas stations and dry cleaners. The Air District ensures that such facilities comply with air pollution laws and regulations, provides incentives to replace older, higher-emitting vehicles and equipment with cleaner alternatives, and gives grants and provides outreach to encourage healthy clean air choices by businesses and consumers. The Air District implements these efforts with an equity focus, aiming to reduce air quality disparities and promote environmental justice by targeting local air pollution in overburdened communities.  
The Air District recognizes and values the contributions of every employee and works to sustain an environment where everyone is respected. We incorporate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion within our decision-making strategies, policies, procedures, regulations, funding initiatives, public outreach, planning, and hiring.
 
About the Position:
 
Under direction, the position performs legal work of a routine to complex nature representing the Air District, provides advice and counsel to Air District management and staff, represents the Air District in court and administrative proceedings, and performs related work as assigned.
 
Distinguishing Characteristics:
 
Assistant Counsel I is the entry level in this specialized attorney series. It is designed to allow an experienced civil attorney to gain specific environmental law experience. This class is alternately staffed with Assistant Counsel II, and incumbents may advance to the higher level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency that meet the qualifications of the higher level class.
 
Assistant Counsel II is the journey level class of this specialized series, fully competent to perform a wide range of environmental law work. This class is responsible for providing effective legal counsel in complex and controversial environmental law matters. This class is distinguished from Senior Assistant Counsel in that the latter assists in administering and coordinating all phases of legal work for the Legal Division.

Examples of Duties for this Position

Prepares and tries routine to difficult cases, often involving a specialized body of law.

Represents the Air District in court and in administrative hearings before boards and commissions and state and federal agencies.

Investigates and prepares reports regarding claims by and against the Air District and recommends actions to be taken.

Advises Air District departmental management regarding Air District authority, jurisdiction, functions and operational procedures.

Researches legal problems and prepares opinions, briefs, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.

Attends Air District departmental, board and commission meetings to provide legal advice on a variety of matters.

Reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other documents for legal sufficiency; recommends modifications as required.

Maintains accurate records and files and compiles reports of work performed.

Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions; evaluates their impact on Air District operations and recommends appropriate action.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
 
Assistant Counsel I: Equivalent to graduation from a college or university plus an appropriate law degree and two years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of law, preferably with a public agency and preferably involving environmental law and/or enforcement cases, although other relevant experience will be considered.
 
Assistant Counsel II: In addition to the above, two additional years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of law, preferably practicing civil environmental enforcement with a public agency in the State of California, although other relevant experience will be considered.
 
 Other Requirements:
 
 Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California at the time of hire.

How to Apply & Selection Criteria

HOW TO APPLY: 
Interested individuals must submit a completed application and the responses to the supplemental questions (including a writing sample) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2024. Applications are also accepted online. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. Resumes are encouraged, but not mandatory, and may not be submitted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed applications will not be accepted.
 
Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, etc. They will not be considered or returned.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS: 
Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the supplemental questions. Both paper and online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in the vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria in the vacancy announcement.
 
Instructions: Please limit your responses to one page per question. Do not combine your responses, or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. Please be advised that the information you provide will be evaluated “as is” and incomplete or illegible applications will likely receive lower ratings. Therefore, it is very important to provide a concise, organized, and easy to follow response to each question.
 
You must provide the following for each question regarding experience: The name of the employer where you gained your experience, your job title, length of time in years/months performing the specific function, and detailed examples that illustrate your duties and responsibilities.
 
SELECTION CRITERIA: 
Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.
 
The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.
 
Updates regarding your status in the recruitment will be sent via email, unless you indicate a different preference on your application.
 
Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.
 
 The Air District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.