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California Environmental Quality Act Compliance Attorney

1 month ago


Sacramento, California, United States State of California Full time
Job Title: California Environmental Quality Act Compliance Attorney

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you.

About the Job

The DPR has an opening for an Attorney IV or III position in the Office of Legal Affairs focused on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. Under the direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney IV or III provides legal support to DPR management and staff with focus on DPR CEQA program requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Reviewing and providing legal analyses of environmental documents associated with pesticide registration, regulatory, and reevaluation decision-making.
  • Advising the Director on appeals of county pesticide permitting decisions and applicable CEQA program requirements.
  • Working with and assisting assigned Deputy Attorneys General to defend CEQA challenges to DPR actions.
  • Preparing written opinions and advice to department management and staff on legal issues arising out of departmental programs.
  • Providing legal support to department enforcement programs.
Working Conditions

The position is located in an administrative office building and requires the ability to use a computer up to 8 hours a day. Occasional statewide travel with occasional overnight stays may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

You will find the Additional Documents in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC

Position #(s): 1

Working Title: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Classification: ATTORNEY IV $11, $15,627.00

Shall Consider: ATTORNEY III $10, $14,879.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The DPR is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and our vision is for pest management that is safe, effective, and sustainable for all Californians and our environment. Our core values include accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity. We are innovative and passionate about the work we do.

DPR 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 human health and the environment by fostering sustainable pest management and regulating pesticides.

Special Requirements

This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.

If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications.

In order to apply for this position, you are required to provide your complete employment history on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy.