The hiring of this position is pending budget approval.
Under the general direction of the Attorney Supervisor of the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), the Attorney will be responsible for providing a broad spectrum of legal advice on diverse legal activities with various levels of complexity regarding the Authority’s operations and objectives. The incumbent will complete complex and sensitive assignments and provide legal advice and guidance by utilizing California statutory and regulatory authority relative to some of the following subject matters: construction, procurements, public works, design/build, infrastructure, contracts, condemnation and inverse condemnation, real property, funding and financing, environmental and land use, personnel/employment, open meetings, public records, conflicts of interest, governance, state legislation and state and federal laws and regulations. The incumbent works closely with, and directs, private outside counsel and the Attorney General’s Office regarding legal advice and litigation. This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancies are filled. Cut-offs for applications will be on every other Thursday, beginning August 15th, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.You will find additional information about the job in the .
Part time telework, up to three days per week, is available based on the requirements of the position for California residents and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.
While working on-site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled area which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. The incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employee must develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and display professionalism and respect for others in all contact opportunities.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:
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research and writing, sometimes under short deadlines.
• Experience drafting legal documents such as legislation, regulations, or similar documents.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, judgment, and confidentiality.
• Ability to operate independently, but with the judgment to know when to ask for assistance and guidance from a supervisor or colleague.
• Ability to represent the Authority in dealings with other government agencies and private entities in a way that reflects well on the Authority.
• Dependable, punctual, excellent attendance.
• Knowledge of the Authority organization, operations, and relevant policy issues.
• Ability to prepare correspondence involving inclusion of recommendations for effective courses of action.
• Exercise good judgment and calm professionalism in all situations.
• Experience with and knowledge of state functions.
• Experience providing legal advice to transportation or large-scale construction contracts.
• Experience drafting reviewing and revising contracts.
• Ability to negotiate and build relationships with private and other public entities.
• Experience presenting options, ideas, or advice in front of numerous individuals.
• Experience advising high-level government or corporate employees and officials.
• Ability to balance priorities from numerous clients regarding an array of subjects.
• Knowledge of state resources such as the Public Records Act, State Administrative Manual, and State Contracting Manual.
• Experience performing legal research and applying facts to law.
• Experience balancing priorities from numerous clients regarding an array of subjects.
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-443746 and Attorney, 311-160-5795-802 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)
Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. The High-Speed Rail Authority does not currently offer Training and Development opportunities at this time.
NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here for Attorney III or click here for Attorney to access the exam bulletin.
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: