Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a flow basis.  

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Legal Affairs Division (Division) within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of the Division/Attorney Services Office C (Office). The incumbent will provide legal leadership and expertise in support of complex enforcement activities, including leveraging legal expertise to develop and execute comprehensive investigation plans for complex or covert activities that undermine California’s regulated cannabis market.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) active membership to The CA State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Licensing Requirement - The incumbent must maintain an active membership in the California State Bar.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Travel - The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area by various methods of transportation.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, as specified in the classification specification, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts with your application package. Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Applicants who submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application ( STD. 678). Applicants who fail to submit the most current version may be disqualified. Employment information on the STD 678 MUST be complete with dates, duties, responsibilities, and contact information for supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in being screened out.

Electronic application packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. Mail application packages must be postmarked before or on the final filing date. Hand delivered application packages must be hand delivered by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Application packages postmarked, personally delivered, or received via interagency mail after 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date will not be accepted.

If you have updates to your online application after you have submitted it, contact HR@cannabis.ca.gov . For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, contact (866) 844-8671.

For LEAP information, visit and .  For Veterans’ preference information, visit .

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 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.
• Other - A cover letter is required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office

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