ATTORNEY

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Chief Counsel has an opening for an Attorney in the Water Rights and Drinking Water Branch. The position location is 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.As part of its drinking water functions, the State Water Resources Control Board adopts drinking water standards, administers a permit system for public water systems, and implements requirements for affordable safe drinking water, including appointment of administrators or requiring consolidations for water systems that consistently fail to provide affordable, safe drinking water. The Office of Chief Counsel provides legal counsel to board members and the board’s Division of Drinking Water. The practice is varied and interesting. It includes participation in complex administrative proceedings and general representation of the board, and assisting in civil litigation involving the board’s actions. The job opening presents an opportunity to gain entry to the exciting and dynamic field of law.Duties: Under the supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel, provide legal advice to the board’s Division of Drinking Water and board members relating to drinking water law, administrative procedure, federal and state statutes relating to drinking water, public finance, environmental law and related issues. The Attorney also assists and works with the Attorney General in litigation matters involving the board.

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