Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

3 weeks ago


Sacramento County CA, United States Department of Water Resources Full time

Under the general direction of the General Counsel, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, reviews, and supervises the work of Office of the General Counsel (OGC) legal staff in the performance of litigation and transactional work related to the Delta Conveyance Project, the California Water Commission, and the California Public Records Act.
- You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-434283
- **Position #(s)**:

- 840-131-5871-601
- **Working Title**:
**Assistant General Counsel**

**Classification**:

- ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL
$14,090.00 - $16,483.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Sacramento County
- **Telework**:

- Hybrid
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- Department Information

**Executive, Office of the General Counsel, Sacramento**

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around +diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Active membership in the California State Bar. License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/14/2024
- **Who May 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**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Water Resources
-Attn: Division of Human Resources
-P.O. Box 1079
-Sacramento, CA 95812

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Water Resources
-Certification Desk
-715 P Street, 7th floor
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Other - Cover Letter
- Statement of Qualifications - 2-page maximum, typed document in Arial 12 pt. font. See Special Instructions for additional details.

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
Able to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations.
- Must be able to professionally communicate with DWR executive management, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders.
- Must have supervisory and litigation experience.
- Experience with the Public Records Act (PRA).
- Experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
- Experience with the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
- Experience in water rights.
- Experience with and/or training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

**Benefits**:

- Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

Contact Information

**Hiring Unit Contact**:
Cody Howard
(916) 719-9519

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

**EEO Contact**:
Office of Workforce Equality
- (916) 653-6952
-California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Instructions

All interested applicants are required to submit a **Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).** You must provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Each individual response must be numbered and includ



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