Closing Date: 13th October, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Join the mission-driven team at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) as we work to safeguard California's health and environment. As part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), DTSC is dedicated to regulating hazardous waste and overseeing the safe handling, treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of toxic substances statewide, and taking enforcement against violators of hazardous waste laws.
In this role, under the direction of the Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel of DTSC's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC), the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) will serve as the lead subject matter expert in OLC regarding DTSC's regulation of metal shredding facilities in California. You will act as a strategic legal partner to DTSC program leadership and provide hands-on counsel and legal advice in interpreting new and existing statutory and regulatory provisions regarding metal shredding facilities, developing and adopting regulations implementing new statutes, and enforcing those laws. You will navigate novel legal issues and provide consultative guidance to help program staff resolve implementation and enforcement challenges, ensuring programmatic goals are met within the framework of state laws and policies. You will supervise a team of talented and dedicated attorneys within OLC and provide administrative oversight of those attorneys, while working collaboratively with other program areas within OLC including the ACCs assigned to those areas.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33635840&name=FinalDutyStatement.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click here https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position.
Click the link below for a special message from Director Katie Butler on DTSC's culture:
DTSC - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DgP1u9ZrYfVo&data=05%7C02%7C%7C5cbf9db15bf14055011108dde110958e%7C3f4ffbf4c7604c2abab8c63ef4bd2439%7C0%7C0%7C638914183530848512%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=N7Pg3NaA4iUMmyZWwscuSFxehQC0T%2FGoFtgk%2B2ZXsRs%3D&reserved=0)
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5871)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
This Position Is Located at Dtsc's Regional Office in Chatsworth, Ca.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (dtsc) Is a Member of The Boards, Departments, and Offices (bd Os) Within the California Environmental Protection Agency (cal Epa).
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!
Dtsc Recruitment Survey:
Click Here to Complete the Dtsc Recruitment Survey. (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/04025708b3e44712903a7bbed0a76df2)
Department Website: Https://dtsc.Ca.Gov/
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 10/13/2026
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).
How to Apply:
Complete 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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5871)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=534037)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33635840&name=FinalDutyStatement.pdf)
Department Information:
This Position Is Located at Dtsc's Regional Office in Chatsworth, Ca.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (dtsc) Is a Member of The Boards, Departments, and Offices (bd Os) Within the California Environmental Protection Agency (cal Epa).
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!
Dtsc Recruitment Survey:
Click Here to Complete the Dtsc Recruitment Survey. (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/04025708b3e44712903a7bbed0a76df2)
Department Website: Https://dtsc.Ca.Gov/
Application Instructions:
Completed Applications and All Required Documents Must Be Received or Postmarked by The Final Filing Date in Order to Be Considered. Dates Printed on Mobile Bar Codes, Such as The Quick Response (qr) Codes Available at The Usps, Are Not Considered Postmark Dates for The Purpose of Determining Timely Filing of An Application.
Final Filing Date: 10/13/2026
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).
How to Apply:
Complete 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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.Ca.Gov. when Submitting Your Application in Hard Copy, a Completed Copy of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. if You Choose to Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through an Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
You May Submit Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents To:
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Headquarters
Attn: Class & Recruitment
P.O. Box 806
Sacramento, Ca 95812-0806
Headquarters
Attn: Class & Recruitment
P.O. Box 806
Sacramento, Ca 95812-0806
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:
Department of Toxic Substances Control
Ca Environmental Protection Agency
Dtsc Human Resources
1001 I Street
Sacramento, Ca 95814-2828
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Ca Environmental Protection Agency
Dtsc Human Resources
1001 I Street
Sacramento, Ca 95814-2828
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Required Application Package Documents
The 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:
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.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:
Benefits:
The 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.Cal Careers.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 Optional. It May Be Included, but Is Not Required.
Desirable Qualifications:
In Addition to Evaluating Each Candidate's Relative Ability, as Demonstrated by Quality and Breadth of Experience, the Following Factors Will Provide the Basis for Competitively Evaluating Each Candidate:
- Experience as An Attorney with Federal or State Environmental Law
- Experience Recruiting, Supervising, or Mentoring Practicing Attorneys
- Experience as An Attorney in Senior Management or Advising on Legal Policy Issues
- Federal and State Court Litigation Experience
- Experience with California's Administrative Laws, Including Rulemaking and Enforcement, Preferred
Benefits:
Benefit Information Can Be Found on The CalHR (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx) Website and The CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/) Website.
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