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California Department of Water Resources

ATTORNEY III

California Department of Water Resources, Los Angeles, California, United States,


Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the incumbent, exercising independent judgment with broad discretion and consistent with good customer service practices, performs duties related to the Office of the General Counsel’s (OGC) legal support of programs supporting Department of Water Resources (DWR) projects in regulatory settings including but not limited to federal and state permitting obligations and supporting the negotiation, development, and implementation of complex agreements. The incumbent provides legal advice with a high level of specialization to DWR executive management, program management, and staff about complex and sensitive cases and/or matters involving opposing counsel. The incumbent, under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel and/or a senior attorney, may have contact with members of the legislature, gubernatorial appointees, constitutional officers, and the general public.

Minimum Requirements

ATTORNEY III

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-394641

Position #(s):

840-134-5795-X9X

Working Title:

Attorney III

Classification:

ATTORNEY III

Salary Range:

$10,536.00 - $13,526.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 11/9/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

Required Application Package Documents

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically).

Resume is required and must be included.

Other - Cover Letter

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Krissy Chan

(916) 820-7667

krissy.chan@water.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

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