Closing Date: 1st December, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to work toward building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities? Are you driven by protecting the environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC.) We are located within the California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team.
As an Attorney IV you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide legal support and advice related to and in preparation for complex litigation in federal and state courts including cost recovery actions and tort claims
- Evaluate claims and work to avoid litigation by securing cost recovery contributions with potentially responsible parties via pre-litigation settlement agreements or similar
- Support the Attorney General's Office in litigation and in anticipation of litigation, including preparing for pre-trial and trial matters
- Support the Attorney General's Office in defending the department in legal actions and in representing the Department in bankruptcy proceedings
- Represent the department employees subpoenaed for deposition and trial testimony
- Prepare complex enforcement cases for administrative proceedings and for filing in federal and state courts
- Experience as an attorney with federal or state laws affecting or administered by DTSC
- Experience as an attorney with federal or state court litigation
- Experience as an attorney providing compliance or transactional advice similar in substance or circumstance to advice work DTSC attorneys perform
- Experience as an attorney briefing mid- to high-level decision makers
- Experience as an attorney responding to Public Records Act Requests, discovery requests, or other similar document reviews and productions
Working Conditions:
A hybrid schedule may be available for this position. The position is currently headquartered in Sacramento, CA.
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 IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
This position is located at our Cal Center Regional office in 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!
DTSC Recruitment Survey:
Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey. (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/04025708b3e44712903a7bbed0a76df2)
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements:
Attorney IV (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5780)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=490438)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29857368&name=DSATTYIV.01.pdf)
Department Information:
This position is located at our Cal Center Regional office in 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!
DTSC Recruitment Survey:
Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey. (https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/04025708b3e44712903a7bbed0a76df2)
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
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.
California State Bar
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager's review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.
The SOQ should be no more than 2-page(s) in length, twelve (12) point Arial font, single spaced, and one (1) inch margins.
Your SOQ should address the following:
Describe your experience as an attorney in public or private practice with any California or federal environmental laws affecting or administered by DTSC or by other similar state or federal environmental agencies.
Describe your experience serving as an attorney in an advice-giving capacity, such as compliance advice, pre-enforcement or pre-litigation strategic advice, settlement or contract formulation advice and/or similar situations.
Describe your litigation experience, including any writs, trial preparation, trial and appellate experience.
Describe your experience as a professional, adapting to a new work environment and/or learning new skills and substance (e.g., new area of law), and being self-directed and a self-starter to integrate and be productive.
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: 12/1/2025
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 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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager's review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.
The SOQ should be no more than 2-page(s) in length, twelve (12) point Arial font, single spaced, and one (1) inch margins.
Your SOQ should address the following:
Describe your experience as an attorney in public or private practice with any California or federal environmental laws affecting or administered by DTSC or by other similar state or federal environmental agencies.
Describe your experience serving as an attorney in an advice-giving capacity, such as compliance advice, pre-enforcement or pre-litigation strategic advice, settlement or contract formulation advice and/or similar situations.
Describe your litigation experience, including any writs, trial preparation, trial and appellate experience.
Describe your experience as a professional, adapting to a new work environment and/or learning new skills and substance (e.g., new area of law), and being self-directed and a self-starter to integrate and be productive.
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: 12/1/2025
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 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. 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: Talent Acquisition
P.O. Box 806
Sacramento, CA 95812-0806
Headquarters
Attn: Talent Acquisition
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
CalEPA
Talent Acquisition
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-2828
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
CalEPA
Talent Acquisition
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-2828
Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.
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:
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.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specif
Similar Jobs
