Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is a re-advertisement that had Final Filing Dates of 11/14/25 and 11/25/25. If you have already applied, please do not re-apply, your application may still be considered.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel and led by an Attorney IV, the Attorney I performs work for the DMHC related to the regulation of health care service plans pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Knox-Keene Act, Health and Safety Code Section 1340, et seq.), the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 (MHPAEA), and related state and federal law, and other work as required.  Duties include ensuring compliance with the Knox-Keene Act, the MHPAEA, and related state and federal law through the planning and participation in on-site surveys of health care service plans, making investigative inquires, preparing and reviewing reports of survey findings, and preparing memoranda concerning identified violations of applicable laws, providing expert-level legal advice and counsel to the Division of Plan Surveys and other DMHC management and staff, and performing other special projects as required. The Attorney I also reviews new health plan license applications, notices of material modifications and amendments to existing health plan licenses, that are related to areas under the authority of the Division of Plan Surveys. Occasional travel will be required to conduct on-site medical surveys. The incumbent will periodically travel to and work on-site at health plan facilities.

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Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement:

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction.

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Working Conditions

The DMHC has locations in Downtown Sacramento and Rancho Cordova. Both locations are located close to light-rail with various amenities. The incumbent will work in a climate-controlled cubicle and/or office environment with artificial lighting.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telework. The telework schedule is permitted at the operational needs of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with the State Telework Policy and the DMHC’s Telework Policy. All employees who telework are required to be California residents and maintain California residency in accordance with Government Code 14200.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Any documents you submit for a job vacancy such as your state application, resume, cover letter, educational transcripts, etc. SHOULD NOT include ANY confidential information. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthday, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your high school transcripts or college/university transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts may be required prior to appointment.

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:

• Knowledge of health care service plan programs and trends.
• Ability to organize and establish simultaneous workload priorities and work under pressure.
• Exercise a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively and effectively with others.
• Ability to professionally communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to reason well and use good judgment.

• Dependable, punctual, and excellent attendance.
• Proficient use of the following software programs: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in public service or government
• Knowledge of data and policy analysis

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

To be considered for this vacancy, please complete all applicable fields on the application form, including a list or description of previous/current occupational experience in the duties performed section.

Do NOT include your social security number on any submitted documents. If submitting your application via postal mail or in person, please notate RPA: 25-117 and Job Control: JC 498950 on your application.

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification for the Attorney is located at the top of this Job Announcement Posting under Minimum Requirements.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DMHC accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing .

PLEASE NOTE: If you are mailing your application, it must be postmarked by the final filing date. Hand delivered applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Applications slipped under the door at the Human Resources Office will be time stamped the following business day.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a MANDATORY requirement to apply for this position. The SOQ will answer specific questions and provide insight to the hiring manager regarding the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills to meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for the position.

  Please see section labeled Statement of Qualifications Instructions for further direction .

• Other - A Cover Letter is required for this recruitment.

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