Closing Date: 16th November, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
The Natural Resources Law Section is seeking a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead a high-caliber team of attorneys and paralegals representing California's environmental agencies. In this role, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor balances administrative oversight with hands-on litigation leadership to deliver high-level strategy and advocacy.

The Natural Resources Law Section represents most state agencies responsible for natural resources protection and pollution control, including the California Air Resources Board, CAL FIRE, Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, CalRecycle, and the Department of Food and Agriculture. Our attorneys handle complex and impactful civil litigation in state and federal courts at all stages from pre-litigation advice and investigation through trial and appeal.

In this critical role, you will supervise, mentor, and train a team of attorneys and paralegals, driving strategy on cases that shape California's environmental future. You will provide strategic litigation guidance on high stakes matters involving air pollution, wildfire cost recovery, endangered species, water rights, water quality, hazardous substances, and CEQA compliance. Additionally, you will be expected to be able to handle the most difficult and complex legal work related to administrative hearings, jury trials, bench trials, writs, and appeals.

If you are ready to lead an elite team of attorneys within our Natural Resources Law Section, then we hope you consider applying.

Please Note: The position may be called upon to supervise deputies and teams in other cities as needed to cover operational needs.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32959046&name=NRLSSDAG.doc)

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 Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5703)

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist (https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=527709)
Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=32959046&name=NRLSSDAG.doc)

Department Information:

This Position Is Located in The Division of Public Rights, Natural Resources Law Section and May Be Filled in San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Diego or Los Angeles. Please Clearly Indicate Your Preferred City in The "explanations" Section of Your State Application or Cover Letter.
This Is a 12-Month Limited Term Position, but May Be Extended to A Maximum of 24 Months And/or May Become Permanent Based on Operational Needs.
The Supervising Deputy Attorney General Classification Qualifies for A "hire Above Minimum" (ham) Salary. the Starting Salary Will Be:

Supervising Deputy Attorney General (8 Years): $14,655

New-To-State Candidates Will Be Hired at The Starting Ham Salary of The Classification.
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.
For More Information About the Department Please Visit the Attorney General's Website at Www.Oag.Ca.Gov.
If You'd Like to Speak with A Recruiter Prior to Submitting Your Application, Please Email Recruiters@doj.Ca.Gov.

Special Requirements:

A Fingerprint Check Will Be Required for Those Hired from Outside the Department of Justice.
Jc-527709 Must Clearly Be Stated in The "examination or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying" Section of Your State Application (std 678).
If Sending Paper Applications, Please Email the Hr Contact Listed in This Job Vacancy to Confirm Receipt of Your Materials.
Applicants to This Position Must Have List Eligibility by Taking the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Exam. the Process Is Described at Https://oag.Ca.Gov/careers/how-To-Apply
The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor Exam May Be Found On-Line At
Https://oag.Ca.Gov/careers/exams.

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: 11/16/2026

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:

Department of Justice
Ohr-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (jc-527709)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, Ca 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You May Drop Off Your Application and Any Applicable or Required Documents At:

Department of Justice
Ohr-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (jc-527709)
1300 I Street, 7th 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:

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 Is Required and Must Be Included.
Other - a Cover Letter Is Required and Must Be Submitted.
Other - Writing Sample, Demonstrating Both Writing Ability and Legal Analysis Is Required, Preferably a Dispositive Motion, Pre-Trial Motion, or Appellate Brief.

Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request the Necessary Accommodations if Scheduled for A Hiring Interview. the Request Should Be Made at The Time of Contact to Schedule the Interview. Questions Regarding Reasonable Accommodations May Be Directed to The Eeo Contact Listed on This Job Posting.

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:

The Most Qualified Applicants Will Possess Experience and Interest in Supervising and Supplement the Litigation Efforts of Existing Teams Engaged in Litigation Based on Operational Needs, and In Personally Performing the Most Difficult and Complex Legal Work Related to Trials, Writs, Appeals, and Administrative Hearings, as Well as Mentoring and Assisting Deputies Who Are Enaged in Hearings, Trials, Depositions, Meetings, Mediations, and Other Matters Requiring Hands-On Knowledge of The Civil Litigation Process.

Benefits:

Benefit Information Can Be Found on The CalHR (https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx) Website and The CalPERS (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/) Website.

Contact Information
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