Sacramento Environmental Water Law Attorney III

State of California; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The State of California, Office of Chief Counsel, seeks an Attorney III or Attorney to provide legal counsel to four regional water quality control boards. The role involves advising on water quality planning, waste discharge permitting, enforcement, and related state and federal laws.

Ideal candidates will engage in complex adjudications and litigation, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to protecting California's waters.

Qualifications

• ATTORNEY III and ATTORNEY are the listed positions.
• Minimum requirements described in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Advise the regional water board members, management, and staff on water quality planning, permitting, enforcement and related matters.
• Represent the boards in complex administrative adjudications and civil litigation.
• Assist the Attorney General in litigation involving the regional water board.

Job description

The State of California, Office of Chief Counsel, seeks an Attorney III or Attorney to provide legal counsel to four regional water quality control boards. The role involves advising on water quality planning, waste discharge permitting, enforcement, and related state and federal laws.

Ideal candidates will engage in complex adjudications and litigation, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to protecting California's waters.