Closing Date: 23rd August, 2026
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Assistant Chief Counsel / Legal Office / Sacramento, Ca
The Reporting Location for This Position Is Headquarters Located at 715 P Street, Sacramento, Ca.
Under the General Direction of The Chief Counsel, Department of Parks and Recreation, the Assistant Chief Counsel Serves as A Senior Legal Manager Responsible for Planning, Organizing, Directing, and Evaluating the Work of Attorneys and Legal Support Staff Within the Legal Division. the Incumbent Provides Legal Advice and Counsel to Executive Leadership, Managers, and Program Staff; Oversees Complex and Sensitive Legal Matters Affecting Department Operations; Manages Assigned Legal Programs and Workloads; and Ensures the Consistent Delivery of High-Quality Legal Services in Support of The Department's Mission to Protect and Preserve California's Natural and Cultural Resources and Provide Recreational Opportunities for The Public.
This Position Requires a California State Bar License.
This Position Is Designated as Telework Eligible-Office Centered.
State Housing Is Not Available. for Further Information Regarding This Position, Please Contact Angelica Lacy at (916) 902-8621 or Angelica.Lacy@parks.Ca.Gov.
This Recruitment May Be Used to Fill Identical Vacancies Which May Occur Within 180 Days of The Final Filing Date of This Job Posting.
You Will Find Additional Information About the Job in The Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33050193&name=DPR90AssistChiefCounselfinal.pdf)
Working Conditions:
Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (cal Hr) Implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (plp 2025). Plp 2025 Directs that Each Employee Receives a Temporary Reduction in Pay in Exchange for Plp 2025 Leave Credits. the Percentage of The Temporary Salary Reduction and The Number of Plp 2025 Leave Credits Are Determined by The Position's Assigned Bargaining Unit. the Salary Range(s) Included in This Job Advertisement Do Not Reflect the Temporary Salary Reduction. for Additional Information Regarding Plp 2025, Please Click Here
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:
The Mission of California State Parks Is to Provide for The Health, Inspiration, and Education of The People of California by Helping to Preserve the State's Extraordinary Biological Diversity, Protecting Its Most Valued Natural and Cultural Resources, and Creating Opportunities for High-Quality Outdoor Recreation.
All Employees Are Responsible for Contributing to An Inclusive, Safe, and Secure Work Environment that Values Diverse Cultures, Perspectives, and Experiences, and Is Free from Discrimination.
Department Website: Http://www.Parks.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
Candidates that Believe They Meet the Minimum Qualifications Based on A Pattern of Education from The Classification Description (specifications) Must Provide a Copy of Your Degree/transcripts And/or License Along with Your Application (std. 678) to Be Considered for This Position. if Selected for The Position Transcripts Will Be Required Prior to Appointment.
Do Not Include Any Confidential Information to Your Application or Supporting Documents (i.E., Social Security Number, Birthdate, Marital Status, Medical Information, Examination Results, Method of Eligibility, Etc.)
Sroa/surplus Applicants: You Must Check the Sroa/surplus as Your Claimed Method of Eligibility and Attach Your Sroa/surplus Letter as An Additional Document.
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: 8/23/2026
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 (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=528440)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33050193&name=DPR90AssistChiefCounselfinal.pdf)
Department Information:
The Mission of California State Parks Is to Provide for The Health, Inspiration, and Education of The People of California by Helping to Preserve the State's Extraordinary Biological Diversity, Protecting Its Most Valued Natural and Cultural Resources, and Creating Opportunities for High-Quality Outdoor Recreation.
All Employees Are Responsible for Contributing to An Inclusive, Safe, and Secure Work Environment that Values Diverse Cultures, Perspectives, and Experiences, and Is Free from Discrimination.
Department Website: Http://www.Parks.Ca.Gov
Special Requirements:
Candidates that Believe They Meet the Minimum Qualifications Based on A Pattern of Education from The Classification Description (specifications) Must Provide a Copy of Your Degree/transcripts And/or License Along with Your Application (std. 678) to Be Considered for This Position. if Selected for The Position Transcripts Will Be Required Prior to Appointment.
Do Not Include Any Confidential Information to Your Application or Supporting Documents (i.E., Social Security Number, Birthdate, Marital Status, Medical Information, Examination Results, Method of Eligibility, Etc.)
Sroa/surplus Applicants: You Must Check the Sroa/surplus as Your Claimed Method of Eligibility and Attach Your Sroa/surplus Letter as An Additional Document.
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: 8/23/2026
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 Parks & Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Class & Hiring
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, Ca 94296-0001
Administrative Services Division
Attn: Class & Hiring
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, Ca 94296-0001
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 Parks & Recreation
Administrative Services Division
Class & Hiring
715 P Street
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Excluding Weekends and Holidays
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Administrative Services Division
Class & Hiring
715 P Street
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Excluding Weekends and Holidays
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.
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.
Benefits:
Benefit Information Can Be Found on The CalHR (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=33050193&name=DPR90AssistChiefCounselfinal.pdf) Website and The CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/) Website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact Is Available to Answer Questions Regarding the Position or Application Process.
Department Website: Http://www.Parks.Ca.Gov
The Hiring Unit Contact Is Available to Answer Questions Regarding the Position or Application Process.
Department Website: Http://www.Parks.Ca.Gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Angelica Lacy
(916) 902-8621
Angelica.Lacy@parks.Ca.Gov
(916) 902-8621
Angelica.Lacy@parks.Ca.Gov
Please Direct Requests for Reasonable Accommodations to The Interview Scheduler at The Time the Interview Is Being Scheduled. You May Direct Any Additional Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for This Position(s) to The Department's Eeo Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Contact:
Sharon Comas - Eeo Office
(916) 653-9990
Sharon.Comas@parks.Ca.Gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (tty), 1-800-735-2922 (voice) Tty Is a Telecommunications Device for The Deaf, and Is Reachable only From Phones Equipped with A Tty Device.
Additional Instructions:
If Submitting Your Completed Application Package by Mail or Hand Delivery, You Must Include the Position #549-025-5871-906 and The Job Control # Jc-528440 in The “examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” Section on The Std. 678.
Note: If You Are Applying for Multiple Positions, You Must Complete a Std. 678 for Each Position Separately. Incomplete Applications or Applications Received with Multiple Positions List
(916) 653-9990
Sharon.Comas@parks.Ca.Gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (tty), 1-800-735-2922 (voice) Tty Is a Telecommunications Device for The Deaf, and Is Reachable only From Phones Equipped with A Tty Device.
Additional Instructions:
If Submitting Your Completed Application Package by Mail or Hand Delivery, You Must Include the Position #549-025-5871-906 and The Job Control # Jc-528440 in The “examination or Job Title for Which You Are Applying” Section on The Std. 678.
Note: If You Are Applying for Multiple Positions, You Must Complete a Std. 678 for Each Position Separately. Incomplete Applications or Applications Received with Multiple Positions List
