The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. The Office additionally provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions. The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law.

The District Attorney's Office seeks a seasoned leader to assist in the administration and management of legal units. This management level position reports to the District Attorney and/or an Assistant District Attorney.

Incumbents in this position will direct the activities of designated prosecutorial units and is responsible for selecting, training, supervising, evaluating and disciplining subordinate staff or recommending such action for their designated unit, as well as handling court calendars and jury trials as necessary.

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

Examples of Duties

• Prosecutes the most complex and sensitive criminal and/or consumer and environmental protection cases.
• Provides effective leadership, guidance and training to subordinate attorneys.
• Assists with the planning, development and implementation of policies and procedures within one or more of the units in the District Attorney’s Office.
• Assists with the selection of new staff and volunteers; plans, monitors, reviews, evaluates, supervises and provides training to legal staff.
• Identifies, manages and resolves unusual and/or sensitive issues and problems which affect the unit to which assigned.
• Coordinates with law enforcement, probation, defense counsel and other criminal justice agencies to insure efficient operation of the criminal justice and/or civil enforcement system.

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

Thorough Knowledge of:

• California substantive criminal law and procedure and/or consumer and environmental protection law.
• The duties, powers and limitations of the District Attorney’s Office.
• Trial techniques and courtroom evidence presentation procedures.
• Prosecutorial ethics.

Working knowledge of:

• Legal research methods.
• Law enforcement and investigative techniques.

Some knowledge of:

• Office organization and management.
• The principals and practices of supervision and training.

Skill and Ability to:

• Interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to new and difficult legal problems.
• Plan, organize and direct the operation of the assigned unit in the District Attorney’s Office.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures to improve the operations of the assigned unit in the District Attorney’s Office.
• Plan, assign, monitor, review and supervise the work of staff.
• Act as a resource and provide guidance to staff within assigned unit.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• 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:

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  Two years experience performing duties comparable to the class of Deputy District Attorney IV with the County of Monterey.

Additional Information

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

• Possess and maintain active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• 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.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X-Unit 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.

COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021 the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.

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.

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 Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@co.monterey.com.