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We are hiring an experienced ATTORNEY IV to join our stellar team at Department of Industrial Relations in Fresno County, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time ATTORNEY IV is a terrific opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, adaptability and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of ATTORNEY IV at Department of Industrial Relations today!

Job Description and Duties

Working at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, widely known as Cal/OSHA, means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of the community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians. Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsels, Attorney IVs represent DOSH in a wide range of legal issues handled by the DOSH legal unit. Attorney IVs are typically the most experienced and qualified attorneys within DOSH and serves as lead over other attorneys within the unit. They are expected to mentor less experienced attorneys; devise curriculum and author original training materials; serve as lead counsel; have special subject matter expertise in discrete practice areas to serve as a resource for other attorneys and field staff regarding that practice area. Attorney IVs also perform administrative functions, such as assigning cases, projects and other matters to staff attorneys, as well as other duties as assigned by the Assistant chief Counsels, Chief Counsel or Division Chief. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Representing DOSH in complex and sensitive administrative hearings against employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board.
• Representing DOSH in civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts.
• Representing and advising the Chief, management, and the Division with regard to policy, sensitive and high profile matters, and program direction.
• Analyze and drafting proposed legislation, drafting proposed regulations and appearing before the Occupational safety and Health Standards Board.
• Providing legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law.

(**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.) To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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 . Application should be completely filled out describing all experience and contain no errors. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included with sufficient detail to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume
• Cover letter. Please describe all experience you believe makes you a competent candidate.
• A recent writing sample that is no longer than 15 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 15 pages, you may provide the first 15 pages only.)
  

Must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California; the Attorney IV classification requires at least ten years of experience in the practice of law.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/5/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Industrial Relations

Attn: Certifications Unit

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Industrial Relations

2180 Harvard Street Suite 160

Sacramento , CA 95815

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement (CalPERS), Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, 401 (k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Reimbursement Accounts, Public Transit Subsidy, Near Public Transit and bus lines, 5 minute walking distance to restaurants and shopping, Onsite security, telework and many more! Visit for a full list of available benefits!

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Certifications Unit
View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov
View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
DIR EEO Officer
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View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification. Training and Development (T&D) assignments may be considered.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

Benefits of working as a ATTORNEY IV in Fresno County, CA:

● Excellent benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Advantageous package