Environmental Justice, Deputy Attorney General - Deputy Attorney General III (Hybrid) job in Fresno, CA

Closing Date: 26th April, 2024

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The California Attorney General's Bureau of Environmental Justice is seeking a qualified attorney with an interest in high impact, cutting edge, and creative legal work that reduces pollution and improves public health in the most vulnerable communities across California. Our team is committed to public service, and we offer a supportive and collegial work environment.

The Environment Section's Bureau of Environmental Justice handles a broad range of significant environmental matters on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California that raise equity and environmental justice concerns. Deputies in the Bureau of Environmental Justice represent the Attorney General in his independent capacity pursuant to his statutory and common law authority to protect the environment by initiating and conducting environmental investigations, commenting on proposed actions, and litigating all phases of cases in state and federal courts. Deputies also represent state agencies, including the Department of Toxic Substances Control, in matters that involve environmental justice issues; coordinate and jointly pursue enforcement actions with District Attorney Offices and other state and local agencies, and render legal advice to the Attorney General on matters related to environmental justice. For information about past actions taken by the Bureau of Environmental Justice, please see https://oag.ca.gov/environment/justice.

Bureau of Environmental Justice team members work to proactively enforce a broad variety of state and federal environmental laws, such as the Proposition 65 (the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act), the National Environmental Policy Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Hazardous Waste Control Law, and the Unfair Competition Law. They also initiate and pursue government investigations under the Government Code, including issuing and enforcing investigative subpoenas, and litigate common law claims, such as public nuisance. This position is focused on environmental justice in the application and enforcement of these and other state and federal environmental laws.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=23049383&name=ENVDAGDS.pdf)

Working Conditions:
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises.

Minimum Requirements:

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Deputy Attorney General III
Deputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General IV
Deputy Attorney General V

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Environment Section and may be filled in either San Diego, Oakland, Los Angeles, Sacramento or Fresno. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the 'Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying' section of your State Application.
Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
DAG V consideration – lateral transfers only.
For more information about the Department of Justice, please visit the Attorney General's website at http://www.oag.ca.gov
If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application,please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov
Please visit our new webpage: Become a DOJ Deputy Attorney General | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General.

Special Requirements:

A fingerprint check will be required.
JC-426032 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application.
Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply
Please note that appointment to the DAG classifications will be made using the following examinations:

Attorney exam – less than 5 years of experience: Attorney Examination
DAG III exam– at least 5 years of legal experience: DAG III Examination
DAG IV exam– at least 6 years of legal experience: DAG IV Examination

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:

Complex civil litigation experience; an understanding of and experience working on environmental justice issues and with environmental justice communities, advocates, other stakeholders, and tribal governments; the ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure; a demonstrated ability to and experience in developing litigation plans, managing caseloads, prioritizing competing deadlines, and using independent judgment are desirable. Strong candidates will possess excellent research, analytical, and writing skills, as well as skill in oral advocacy and negotiations. Strong candidates will be well-organized and detail oriented, have a positive attitude, be a team player, have an excellent work ethic, and will be highly motivated to work in the area of environmental law on behalf of the Attorney General and the State. Environmental law background is desirable.