A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below may be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ instructions and questions are below:
- Restate Questions/Prompts prior to response
- Include your name and job control number in the top right-hand corner of each page
- Must be double-spaced, no more than four (4) pages, and Arial size 12 font
1. Environmental & Agricultural Regulation
Describe your experience advising on environmental, agricultural, natural resources, pest mitigation, or land use matters. Include any experience involving environmental compliance, invasive species, pesticides, biological issues, or agricultural regulatory programs. Please include any experience with California Environmental Quality Act, and involvement in drafting Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) or Program EIRs.
2. Emergency / Crisis Response
Describe any experience advising governmental entities or executive leadership during emergencies, crises, or rapidly evolving operational situations. Include your role in legal analysis, coordination, decision-making, or implementation.
3. Enforcement & Administrative Law
Describe your experience involving administrative enforcement, permitting, inspections, quarantines, or regulatory compliance matters. Include any experience drafting or interpreting statutes, regulations, enforcement actions, or administrative decisions. Within that experience, if applicable, describe experience advising governmental entities or executive leadership during emergencies, crises, or rapidly evolving operational situations.
