Closing Date: 1st December, 2025
Description:
Job Description and Duties:Please note, the Water Boards do not participate in E-Verify.
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 (https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RTO-EO-3.3.25_-GGN-signed.pdf after July 1, 2026.
Salary Information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales. (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/361/2025/05/PS_Sec_05.pdf)
In addition, note: Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
The State Water Resources Control Board's Office of Enforcement (OE) has an opening for a permanent full-time Attorney Supervisor in its Regional Water Board Programs Legal Unit to lead a staff of attorneys in performing 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 California Environmental Protection Agency (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.
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver's license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey. (https://forms.office.com/g/eR5w18jw3s)
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29791970&name=DSCURRENT.PROPOSED25-260-0XXATTSUP5749-001.pdf)
Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5749)
Additional Documents
Department Information:
The State Water Resources Control Board (swrcb) and The Nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (rwqcb) (collectively the Water Boards) Work to Preserve, Enhance, and Restore the Quality of California's Water Resources and Drinking Water for The Protection of The Environment, Public Health, and All Beneficial Uses, and To Ensure Proper Water Resource Allocation and Efficient Use, for The Benefit of Present and Future Generations.
The Water Boards Value 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 Preserve, Enhance, and Restore the Quality of California's Water Resources and Drinking Water for The Protection of The Environment, Public Health, and All Beneficial Uses, and To Ensure Proper Water Resource Allocation and Efficient Use, for The Benefit of Present and Future Generations. Join the Water Boards to Improve the Lives of All Californians.
Department Website: Https://www.Waterboards.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
In Order to Be Considered for This Position, You Must Include the Following:
Must Have Attorney Supervisor List, Transfer, or Reinstatement Eligibility and Be Reachable on The Certification List. Here Is the Link to The Exam: Cal Careers
An Applicant with A College Degree Obtained Outside the United States that Does Meet Accreditation Standards Must Have Education Records Evaluated by A Credentials Evaluation Service. Evaluation of Education Records Will Be Due During Final Minimum Qualification Evaluation of Candidate(s). a Link of Accepted Evaluation Agencies Can Be Found Here: Https://www.Naces.Org/members.
Electronic Submittal of Applications and Attachments Through Jobs.Ca.Gov Is Preferred. Emailed or Faxed Applications Will Not Be Accepted. You Are Required to Complete Employment History on The Application Form (std. 678), Including Work Experience, Dates, Hours Worked, Contact Names and Phone Numbers of Supervisors on The State Application. Applicants Who Fail to Submit a Completed Std. 678 May Be Disqualified.
In the Hiring Interview, the Panel Will Consider Education, Experience, Personal Development, Personal Traits and Fitness for The Job. in Appraising Experience, More Weight May Be Given to The Breadth of Pertinent Experience and Evidence of The Candidate's Ability to Accept and Fulfill Increasing Responsibilities than To the Length of His/her Experience. for Additional Information, You May Refer to The Class Specification.
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 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 Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5749)
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=498529)
- Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=29791970&name=DSCURRENT.PROPOSED25-260-0XXATTSUP5749-001.pdf)
Department Information:
The State Water Resources Control Board (swrcb) and The Nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (rwqcb) (collectively the Water Boards) Work to Preserve, Enhance, and Restore the Quality of California's Water Resources and Drinking Water for The Protection of The Environment, Public Health, and All Beneficial Uses, and To Ensure Proper Water Resource Allocation and Efficient Use, for The Benefit of Present and Future Generations.
The Water Boards Value 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 Preserve, Enhance, and Restore the Quality of California's Water Resources and Drinking Water for The Protection of The Environment, Public Health, and All Beneficial Uses, and To Ensure Proper Water Resource Allocation and Efficient Use, for The Benefit of Present and Future Generations. Join the Water Boards to Improve the Lives of All Californians.
Department Website: Https://www.Waterboards.Ca.Gov/
Special Requirements:
In Order to Be Considered for This Position, You Must Include the Following:
- Rpa# 25-260-0 Xx in The “examination or Job Title(s)” Section of The State Application when Submitting a Hardcopy Application.
- Active Membership in The California State Bar.
An Applicant with A College Degree Obtained Outside the United States that Does Meet Accreditation Standards Must Have Education Records Evaluated by A Credentials Evaluation Service. Evaluation of Education Records Will Be Due During Final Minimum Qualification Evaluation of Candidate(s). a Link of Accepted Evaluation Agencies Can Be Found Here: Https://www.Naces.Org/members.
Electronic Submittal of Applications and Attachments Through Jobs.Ca.Gov Is Preferred. Emailed or Faxed Applications Will Not Be Accepted. You Are Required to Complete Employment History on The Application Form (std. 678), Including Work Experience, Dates, Hours Worked, Contact Names and Phone Numbers of Supervisors on The State Application. Applicants Who Fail to Submit a Completed Std. 678 May Be Disqualified.
In the Hiring Interview, the Panel Will Consider Education, Experience, Personal Development, Personal Traits and Fitness for The Job. in Appraising Experience, More Weight May Be Given to The Breadth of Pertinent Experience and Evidence of The Candidate's Ability to Accept and Fulfill Increasing Responsibilities than To the Length of His/her Experience. for Additional Information, You May Refer to The Class Specification.
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 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:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Julie Vega
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, Ca 95814
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Julie Vega
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, Ca 95814
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:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Julie Vega
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, Ca 95814
08:00 Am - 05:00 Pm
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Julie Vega
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento, Ca 95814
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.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
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