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California Department of Toxic Substances Control

ATTORNEY III

California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828


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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.Position DetailsJob Code #:

JC-438907Position #(s):

810-410-5795-044Working Title:

ATTORNEY IIIClassification:

ATTORNEY III$10,536.00 - $13,526.00 A# of Positions:

1Work Location:

Sacramento CountyTelework:

HybridJob Type:

Permanent, Full TimeFacility:

HeadquartersDepartment InformationThis position is located at our Headquarters office in Downtown Sacramento, CA. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!Job Description And DutiesThis job control may be used to fill multiple positions. The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) provides legal support to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (Department). Under the general direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the incumbent is responsible for providing complex legal advice to all Department programs regarding various legal issues involving or affecting the Department. In particular, the incumbent provides the most complex and sensitive legal advice to the Hazardous Waste Management Program (HWMP) regarding comprehensive state and federal environmental laws and regulations related to hazardous waste management, permitting, and regulatory requirements.As an Attorney III you will have the opportunity to:Review hazardous waste management requirements for regulating hazardous waste facilities and handlers for consistency with state and federal laws, including both substantive requirements and technical adequacy.Provide complex legal advice and guidance to Program regarding legal ramifications and opinions on permits, permit conditions and permit modifications.Ensure that the Department’s permitting decisions are made in compliance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA guidelines by providing legal review of CEQA documentation, as necessary.Coordinate the most difficult and complex litigation relating to permitting issues, including permit appeals, and challenges related to CEQA, hazardous waste, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).Work with the Attorney General on litigation matters and assists the Attorney General with substantive law and Departmental policies and procedures.Desirable Qualifications We Look For:Individual is hard working.Pays attention to detail.Has litigation experience.You will find additional information about the job in the

Duty Statement .Special RequirementsThe position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.Application InstructionsFinal Filing Date: Until FilledWho May ApplyIndividuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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).How To ApplyComplete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At

www.CalCareers.ca.gov . When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included.Required Application Package DocumentsThe Following Items Are Required To Be Submitted With Your Application. Applicants Who Do Not Submit The Required Items Timely May Not Be Considered For This Job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at

www.CalCareers.ca.gov . All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included.Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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