Job Posting: ATTORNEY IV

Department of Public Health

JC-113053
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ATTORNEY IV
ATTORNEY IV

$9,782.00 - $12,560.00

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2018

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Career Executive Assignment, Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations, Privacy, and Special Projects, in the Office of Legal Services (OLS). The Attorney IV acts as the Privacy Officer and serves as the Department's expert on law, regulations, policies and procedures related to the privacy of health information. The Privacy Officer is a senior level attorney who independently advises the Director and Executive staff on privacy issues; handles all privacy issues surrounding breaches of information security; develops and implements privacy policies and procedures for Department programs and monitors program compliance; analyzes, interprets and provides positions on proposed privacy legislation; and drafts contractual documents for all Department programs that need to ensure the protection of the Department’s confidential data. The Privacy Officer is a highly experienced Attorney who is an expert in the area of privacy protection and is required to have a full understanding of complex laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the Information Practices Act of 1977 (IPA), and other state and federal privacy laws and regulations. The Attorney IV also functions in a lead capacity and mentor with respect to other attorneys within the OLS.

THIS POSITION IS PENDING DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE APPROVAL.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-113053
Position #(s):
580-140-5780-XXX
Working Title:
ATTORNEY IV
Classification:
ATTORNEY IV
$9,782.00 - $12,560.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Office of Legal Services (OLS) provides comprehensive legal support and services to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) programs and leadership to advance CDPH’s mission to optimize the health and safety of all Californians. OLS is comprised of four legal teams: the Administrative Litigation team; the Public Health Program (PHP) team; the Center for Healthcare Quality (CHCQ) team; and the Regulations, Privacy and Special Projects team.

This position is for the Regulations, Privacy, and Special Projects team, and will represent the Privacy Office on many of the most complex and sensitive areas of law affecting the Department.

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: 6/13/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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.jobs.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 Public Health
Attn: Classification & Certification Unit
P.O. Box 997378
MS 1700-1702
Sacramento, CA 95899-7378

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Classification & Certification Unit
1615 Capitol Avenue Suite 73.430
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Documents

Please submit the following items with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.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.
  • Other - A writing sample is required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of your education and experience that you feel qualifies you for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two pages long, and is distinct from a cover letter. The signed application and resume will not be accepted in lieu of the Statement of Qualifications. 

     A Resume is not required, but preferred.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not 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 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:

The ideal candidate possesses should possess a deep understanding of state and federal privacy laws, including, but not limited to, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and the California Information Practices Act (IPA). Additionally, a strong understanding of privacy contracting, drafting and negotiating data use agreements, HIPAA business associate agreements, and similar documents. The ideal candidates should also have excellent analytical, research and communication skills (both written and oral) as well as a demonstrated abililty to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term deadlines.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources Branch
(916) 445-0983
apply@cdph.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Phi Phan
(916) 445-9628

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 Office
(916) 445-0938
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.