STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND CAREER EXECUTIVE ASSIGNMENT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT

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DEPARTMENT:	STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND	RELEASE DATE:	Friday, November 20, 2015
POSITION TITLE:	CHIEF COUNSEL	FINAL FILING DATE:	Wednesday, December 9, 2015
CEA LEVEL:	CEA C	EXTENDED FINAL FILING DATE:
SALARY RANGE:	$11,330.00 - $14,409.00 / Month	BULLETIN ID:	11102015_4

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Chief Counsel, of the State Compensation Insurance Fund leads and directs the Legal Department, provides legal counsel and representation for the State Compensation Insurance Fund(State Fund).

The Chief Counsel reports to the Chief Claims Operations Officer and contributes to the successful operation of the State Fund by providing day-to-day leadership and management of a program directly and/or through subordinate managers and supervisors; and by serving on the project and management committees and teams.

The Chief Counsel's responsibilities include, but are not limited to; program and financial management, leadership and change management, human resources management, corporate culture/community development, and special projects, committees and task forces.

SALARY:Commensurate with experience.

LOCATION: This position may be filled in any State Fund legal office in California.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this bulletin.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have active membership in The State Bar of California with broad and extensive experience in the practice of law (more than five years legal experience acquired after admission to The Bar).

(1) Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.

(2) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

CEA Level A Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

To be qualified for this position, candidates must possess:

• Proficient knowledge of workers’ compensation laws, regulations, trends, practices, and the California Labor Code.
• Sufficient knowledge of the organization, mission and statutory environment of the State Fund in order to function effectively in a policy -influencing assignment.
• Breadth and variety of experience as an attorney, attorney supervisor and/or contractor of attorneys, in the research and analysis of workers’ compensation- related issues and in presenting and resolving workers’ compensation cases in the California Supreme Court, courts of appeal, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) or the California state Legislature.
• Experience at a supervisory and/or management level in State Compensation Insurance Fund or comparable insurance-related agency or organization including knowledge of workers’ compensation, current management principles and practices, and demonstrated ability to plan, direct, coordinate and review the work of a program consisting of professional legal staff and other civil service employees.
• Ability to promote and encourage a success-oriented, accountable work environment with an emphasis on customer service.
• Experience in preparing an annual operating budget and in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a program to achieve corporate and program objectives through effective use of available resources.
• Ability to apply the highest legal and ethical standards in all areas of responsibility, including the creation and maintenance of a safe workplace, maintaining the assets of the State Fund, and application of the laws, rules and guidelines of civil service and Equal Opportunity in management and employment.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained to obtain list eligibility. Hiring interviews may be conducted with the most qualified candidates. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results. The result of this examination will be used only to fill the position of CHIEF COUNSEL, with the STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

The Results of this examination will be used only to fill this position and may be used to fill subsequent vacancies for this position for a period of up to twelve months.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

An online application (STD. 678) may be accessed and submitted only on the State Compensation Insurance Fund's internet site, www.statefundca.com/careers, under "Opportunities - Exam Listings." If you are unable to complete and submit the online application, you may send a paper copy of your application by U.S. Postal Service to the State Fund address indicated.

The Statement of Qualifications may be uploaded with your online application, submitted in person, mailed via U.S. Postal Service, or sent by e-mail to amsmart@scif.com. The application and Statement of Qualifications must include the position title, "Chief Counsel, State Compensation Insurance Fund."

Interested applicants must submit:

• A completed Standard State Application (Form 678).
• A "Statement of Qualifications". The Statement is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify them for the position. The Statement of Qualifications serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed and no more than three pages in length nor less than 12 point Ariel font.
• Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.

Applications must be submitted by the final filing date to:

STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND, Corporate HR - Talent Acquisition
2275 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
Amanda Smart | (916) 924-4722 | amsmart@scif.com

Candidates receiving a passing score will be merged onto the existing list for Chief Counsel.

SPECIAL TESTING
If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, mark the appropriate box in Part 2 of the "Examination Application." You will be contacted to make specific arrangements.

GENERAL INFORMATION
If you meet the requirements stated in this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described on this bulletin will be compared with the performance of others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Class specs:  CEA and Exempt Appointees