Closing Date: 10th September, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Join the mission-driven team at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) as we safeguard California's health and environment. As part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA), DTSC is dedicated to regulating hazardous waste and overseeing the safe handling, treatment, and disposal of toxic substances statewide. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with the legal requirements and supporting our efforts to restore contaminated lands. Join DTSC's Office of Legal Counsel and be a vital contributor to our mission of creating a healthier, safer California.
As an Attorney you will have the opportunity to:
- Review permitting documents, including draft permits, response to public comments, public participation documents, final permit decision documents for compliance and consistency with state and federal laws, including California Hazardous Waste Control Law, federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and their implementing regulations
- Represent the Permitting Division or the Department management in administrative proceedings, including denials and suspensions of permits and hauler's registrations and related appeals
- Provide legal support to the Department in administrative proceedings and civil litigation matters related to challenges to the Violations Scoring Procedure (VSP) scores and compliance tiers
- Represent the Department in negotiating and finalizing permitting-related agreements and environmental justice matters
- Coordinate litigation relating to permitting issues, including challenges related to VSP, CEQA, and hazardous waste
- 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:
- Detail Oriented, hardworking
- Experience handling writs
- Experience handling litigation matters or administrative proceedings
- Experience with federal, state or local environmental laws
- Experience with laws related to consumer protection for public entities
Working Conditions:
The position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA or Cypress, CA.
Special Requirements:
The 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.
This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC-473098 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to JC-489296 to be considered.
California State Bar License
California State Bar License
