Chief Assistant County Counsel (Promotional Only)

Job Description:

Chief Assistant County Counsel (Promotional Only)

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Exam #: P24/12C39/09JL

The Office of the County Counsel represents the County in all civil matters. The office advises the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors, elected officials, and County departments. The Office drafts ordinances, resolutions, and handles a myriad of complex civil litigation matters. The Office of the County Counsel consists of four divisions: Risk Management, General Government, Litigation and Land Use.

The Office seeks qualified applicants to apply for the position of Chief Assistant County Counsel. This single position class functions as the assistant department head. This position assists in the administration and management of the Office. The Chief Assistant assists the County Counsel with the planning, development, and implementation of office policies and procedures; administration and oversight of departmental programs and special projects; oversight of departmental budgets and all spending and staffing considerations; and management of departmental personnel matters including hiring of staff, staff development and training, and disciplinary issues.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This is a Promotional Only recruitment; open only to current regular County of Monterey employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.

Examples of Duties

• Assists the County Counsel with planning, directing and managing all major activities and functions of the County Counsel's Office.
• Develops and implements legal and administrative policies and procedures for the office.
• Supervises the preparation of department budgets; manages and monitors department personnel costs and line item and fixed asset expenses.
• Provides guidance and direction to supervisors concerning interviewing, hiring, and training of staff and disciplinary issues.
• In the absence of the County Counsel, serves as legal advisor to the County Board of Supervisors, officials and representatives of the various special districts and County departments on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations.
• Consults with and advises attorneys on difficult legal problems.
• Conducts legal research.
• Consults and coordinates with other County departments to ensure that both County and department goals are met.
• Identifies, manages and resolves unusual and/or sensitive issues and problems which effect the department.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website or click on the following links: Chief Assistant County Counsel

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• The duties, powers and limitations of the County Counsel's Office.
• The organization, powers and limitations of county governmental functions, local agencies and the California Constitution.
• The application of administrative legal principles.

Working Knowledge of:

• The organization, powers and limitations of county government.
• The principles and practices of supervision and training legal staff.
• County budgeting procedures.
• Legal research methods.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, direct and manage the operation of the County Counsel's Office.
• Interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to new and difficult legal problems.
• Develop, direct and evaluate the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and act as a resource to legal and management staff.
• Effectively prepare, present and conduct cases of law, equity and appeals.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature.
• Provide excellent public relations and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:
Ten years’ experience in a county counsel's office, city attorney's office or any other civil legal office that practices government, municipal, or public law; or a combination thereof.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess an active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Y Unit ( Safety & Non-Safety Executive Management) Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty

by Sunday, September 29, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST)

OR

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Jovany Luna, Supervising Personnel Analyst

Attn: Human Resources

168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831) 755-5395 or Email: LunaCorreaJ@countyofmonterey.gov

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jovany Luna, Supervising Personnel Analyst, at (831) 755-5395, or LunaCorreaJ@countyofmonterey.gov

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16,169.00 - $22,083.00 Monthly