Attorney

CalRecycle; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

CalRecycle's Attorney III in Sacramento County leads legal services within the Solid Waste Unit, focusing on the Integrated Waste Management Act and SB 1383. The role requires providing litigation support, legal research, and advisement on regulatory enforcement, with in-person presence as needed.

As of July 1, 2026, the position is office-centered with at least four days in the office, and hybrid telework may be available under policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services, including research, analysis, and recommendations on Solid Waste Act issues.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-533825

Position #(s): 835-219-5795-704

Working Title: Attorney

Classification: ATTORNEY III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

$7,969.00 - $10,473.00 A

$8,969.00 - $12,026.00 B

$7,506.00 - $9,439.00 C

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Attorney Supervisor within the Solid Waste Unit, the Attorney III will provide legal services, including legal research, analysis, and recommendations related to complex and sensitive issues regarding the Department's solid waste programs, particularly the Integrated Waste Management Act and the organic waste diversion program created by Senate Bill 1383. This includes acting as legal counsel regarding enforcement of Departmental regulatory requirements, including administrative enforcement and penalties. Some of these duties will require in-person presence.

As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 26-077 & Position #835-219-5795-704 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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.

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).