Overview
About this Role
Job Summary
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by assisting in administrative litigation for the Department to uphold the statutes and regulations the Department is tasked with enforcing.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions (including percentage of time)
30% Represents the Department in complex administrative hearings involving appeals of personnel actions, actions to revoke or deny licensure of health facilities and clinics, hospital administrative penalties, immediate jeopardy matters, long term care facility citations, Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act penalties, vendor sanctions of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, enforcement actions of the radiologic health program, penalty assessments for privacy breaches and failure to timely report adverse events in health facilities and clinics, and any other administrative licensing or enforcement actions of the Department.
25% Consults with Department staff in various programs on pending cases; develops litigation strategy to defend Department actions; prepares witnesses for hearing and arbitration; and reviews evidence. Consults with Human Resources Division (HRD) and the Office of Compliance (OOC) provide prospective advice on complex legal issues; defends administrative actions and assists the Attorney General in civil litigation; and defends administrative actions and assists the Attorney General with civil litigation.
25% Prepares written documents related to complex pending cases pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act and relevant state and federal laws, including requests for discovery and responses to discovery requests, position papers, subpoenas, and correspondence. Prepares written responses to Public Records Act (PRA) requests and assists Department staff with PRAs.
15% Works independently on cases and assignments with minimum supervision, regularly acts as lead attorney when negotiating and preparing settlements of the more complex pending cases and occasionally assisting more senior attorneys on high-profile pending cases.
Marginal Functions (including percentage of time)
5% Makes presentations to program staff on the administrative litigation process, the investigation process, presenting of evidence, and other important issues related to the administrative litigation process.
Qualifications
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Competencies
The competencies required for this position are found on the classification specification for the classification noted above. Classification specifications are located on the California Department of Human Resource’s Job Descriptions webpage.
Special Requirements
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel: 10-15%
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam in
License/Certification: Admission to the State Bar of California
Other:
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
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