Closing Date: 30th April, 2024
Description:
Duties:Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.
The State Water Resources Control Board's, Office of Enforcement (OE) has an opening for a permanent full time Attorney in its Regional Water Board Programs Legal Unit to assist with water quality-related enforcement work. OE acts as legal advisor to both the State Water Board and the nine Regional Water Boards in all matters relating to enforcement. The position requires frequent adversarial engagement with the regulated public, stakeholders, non-governmental organizations and other government agencies. The position location is 801 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The building is a short 5-minute walk to CalEPA headquarters and is conveniently located near public transportation. 801 K Street has on-site permitted parking for a monthly rate and secure bicycle parking.
Duties:
Under the direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel and consistent with good customer service practices and the goals of the State and Regional Board's Strategic Plan, the incumbent is expected to handle a diverse case load, be courteous and provide timely responses to client staff, follow through on commitments, and to solicit and consider client input when completing case assignments. Specific responsibilities include:
Assist
in all aspects of the investigation and prosecution of enforcement
matters arising out of the State Water Board and Regional Water Boards'
water quality enforcement programs, including providing legal counsel
and representation during settlement negotiations and administrative
hearings. Support Attorney General's Office and other civil and/or
criminal prosecuting agencies with Water Board litigation matters, as
needed.
Interpret statutes and regulations
related to enforcement matters; conduct legal research; prepare legal
documents including opinions, memoranda, case briefs, reports,
summaries, etc. Assist Water Board management in creating and
implementing new Policy directives and tracking enforcement cases to
ensure that actions are implemented in a manner consistent with the
Enforcement Policy.
Draft and/or review legislation, regulations and other documents related to enforcement; review documents and prepare correspondence pursuant to Public Records Act requests and civil discovery requests. Review pending legislation and bill analyses of interest to the Water Boards' enforcement programs and provide assistance to the Water Board's Office of Legislative Affairs
Please review the Duty Statement attached for additional information.
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- Attorney
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
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:
Candidate
should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be
self-motivated and independently able to handle a number of projects and
cases. Candidate should have strong analytical and problem-solving
skills. Educational or professional experience in environmental law,
including California water quality issues, is preferred. Educational or
professional experience in oral advocacy, including mock trial, moot
court, public stakeholder meetings, administrative adjudications, or
civil litigation, is also preferred. Candidates with excellent academic
credentials, relevant internships or judicial clerkships are desirable.
