Closing Date: 25th April, 2024
Description:
Job Description and Duties:The objective and mission of the Office of Legal Services (OLS) is to set standards of consistency, efficiency, and transparency for the managed health care marketplace. The OLS provides legal and policy advice to the Director, Chief Deputy Director, Deputy Directors, and programs of the A Government Entity, and recommends and develops necessary and appropriate statutes and regulations to administer the Knox-Keene Act. OLS analyzes the Knox-Keene Act and ensures that the A Government Entity fulfills its regulatory functions.
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel, OLS, Division of Policy and Analysis, the incumbent is responsible for effectively performing sensitive legal work for the DMHC. The incumbent will work with some degree of independence with periodic supervision. The incumbent will be expected to provide the legal functions necessary to administer the statutes and regulations authorized by the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Knox-Keene Act) and interpret the laws contained within the Act to ensure that the A Government Entity follows relevant California law. The incumbent is expected to review sensitive Public Records Act requests, work under tight deadlines, and shift assignment priorities with little notice.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule under Government Code 14200. Under A Government Entity current hybrid telework policy, employees may be required to report in-person to the office two times per week and will be required to utilize a shared or “hotel” workspace. Employees may also be required to report in person more frequently as determined by management, which may include working at a A Government Entity designated headquarters and/or offsite events or locations. Employees must work from a location within California while employed at the A Government Entity.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey: A Government Entity Recruitment Survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B75M8M2)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23133207&name=HRApprovedAttorneyDutyStatement.pdf)
Special Requirements:
Active membership in the California State Bar
All applicants not currently employed by the A Government Entity will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Active Membership in the California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
All applicants not currently employed by the A Government Entity will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The investigation will consist of fingerprinting and an inquiry to the California Department of Justice to disclose criminal records.
Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
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:
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:
- Experience conducting legal research and writing applying health care laws, regulations, and policies.
- Experience and familiarity with California administrative law consistent with the Administrative Procedures Act.
- Experience analyzing, interpreting, and implementing pending and newly enacted legislation
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term deadlines.
- Proficient knowledge of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and organization.
- Interest in health care law and policy.
