Job Description and DutiesThe California Department of Justice is responsible for protecting and serving the People and interests of California. Among other things, we represent the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, intermediate appellate courts, and Supreme Courts of California and the United States, and serve as legal counsel to state officers, and most state agencies.
The Healthcare Rights and Access Section serves as the lead in proactive healthcare work, representing the Attorney General in his independent capacity and coordinating this work with others in the Department of Justice, including the Solicitor General’s Office, and other legal sections in the Public Rights and Civil Law Divisions. The Attorney General’s Healthcare Rights and Access Section has comprehensive authority to work on any matters, including investigations, litigation, and legislation, that will increase and protect the affordability, accessibility, and quality of healthcare in the State of California. The Section is responsible for overseeing and leading all work in the areas of consumer healthcare rights, including healthcare competition and prescription drug marketing, nonprofit healthcare transactions, violations of antitrust laws in the healthcare context, healthcare privacy and civil rights, and reproductive and LGBTQ healthcare-related rights. The Healthcare Rights and Access Section is monitoring and defending against efforts that undermine the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Women’s and LGBTQ health rights; reviewing nonprofit healthcare transactions; enforcing unfair competition and false advertisement laws against companies, providers, and individuals who are defrauding Californians; enforcing anti-competition laws to curb high drug pricing; and public health work on tobacco, e-cigarettes, and other products.
Under the general supervision of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Assistant Attorney General, the Chief Deputy Attorney General, and the Attorney General, the Supervising Deputy Attorney General directs and monitors the work of a team of Deputy Attorneys General and non-attorney legal professionals; personally performs and supervises complex legal work including investigations, trials, appeals, regulatory and legislative matters; evaluates team members' performance; provides training and mentoring to team and section members; handles general administrative matters; and participates in the interview and selection process for team and section members. This position will focus on overseeing reviews of nonprofit health facility transactions under Corporations Code sections 5914 and 5920, including working closely with the section’s Competition Unit.You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement .
Working ConditionsThis position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position DetailsJob Code #: JC-445921
Position #(s): 420-149-5703-XXX
Working Title: Healthcare Consumer/Health Facility Transaction SDAG Classification: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR
$12,818.00 - $17,211.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: United States
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Work Week: Monday-Friday
Department Information- This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Healthcare Rights and Access Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, or San Diego.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
- If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
Special Requirements - A fingerprint check will be required for those hired outside the Department of Justice.
- JC-445921 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application.
- If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.
- Individuals must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
- The Supervising Deputy Attorney General exam may be found on-line:
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Examination
Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 9/13/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.
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 Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-445921)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Courtney Tanner (JC-445921)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
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.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications is desired, explaining how you are best suited to be a healthcare consumer/hospital transaction SDAG in the Healthcare Rights and Access section. Please discuss any prior healthcare, consumer protection and supervisory experience.
- Other -
Writing Sample, consisting of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion, or appellate brief is required.
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.
Desirable QualificationsIn 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:
Knowledge and experience in complex litigation and investigations, and in the use of California's healthcare, consumer protection, and privacy laws, including any experience related to the transfers of nonprofit health facilities and healthcare mergers. Knowledge and experience with healthcare programs, policy and law is a plus. Incumbents should have excellent oral and written skills; be able to work effectively and calmly under pressure; be creative and resourceful problem solvers; exercise exceptional judgment when interacting with staff, stakeholders, and consumers; possess initiative; have experience with complex and multi-jurisdictional investigations and litigation; have familiarity with the use of litigation technology; and show strong organizational skills. Knowledge of bargaining unit MOUs, civil service laws and rules, and disciplinary process is a plus.
BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact InformationThe Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Nicole Farrah
(916) 210-7259
Nicole.Farrah@doj.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:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.
Additional Application Filing InformationPlease note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. To ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use electronic delivery via CalCareers. Use of parcel service, or certified mail is recomened if submitting paper applications as one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date. If sending paper applications, as a courtesy we ask that you please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials.
Equal Opportunity EmployerThe 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.
Closing Date/Time: 9/13/2024
