Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of a Deputy Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel is responsible for supervising a group of attorneys involved in a variety of litigation and other legal activities. The incumbent may also coordinate more complex and/or major specialized areas in the Legal Division and/or have statewide responsibility for the Department's legislative program.
The Caltrans Legal Division is comprised of five offices statewide, including its headquarters office near the State Capitol in Sacramento and offices in Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Fresno.
Our overall environment is both supportive and challenging where staff are given substantial responsibility at every stage.
As an employee of the State of California, the total compensation and benefits are excellent. This includes holidays, vacation, and sick leave (or annual leave), health, dental, vision and pension benefits.
While in the office, the incumbent will work in a climate‑controlled office building under artificial lighting. There may be occasional fluctuations in building temperature. Position occasionally requires travel to Division's Legal Offices and elsewhere for training and working related purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
PARF# 42-6-084 / JC- 501826
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel Exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. here
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
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:
As a Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in the following competencies as described in the Duty Statement in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, while adhering to and promoting the Department's Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals.
