Water Quality Enforcement Attorney

4 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States State Water Resources Control Board Full time
Job Description and Duties

The State Water Resources Control Board's Office of Enforcement is seeking a highly skilled Attorney III to join its Regional Water Board Programs Legal Unit. As a key member of the team, you will assist with water quality-related enforcement work, providing legal counsel and representation during settlement negotiations and administrative hearings.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the investigation and prosecution of enforcement matters arising out of the State Water Board and Regional Water Boards' water quality enforcement programs.
  • Provide legal counsel and representation during settlement negotiations and administrative hearings.
  • Support the Attorney General's Office and other civil and/or criminal prosecuting agencies with Water Board litigation matters, as needed.
  • Interpret statutes and regulations related to enforcement matters; conduct legal research; prepare legal documents, including opinions, memoranda, case briefs, reports, and summaries.
  • Assist Water Board management in creating and implementing new policy directives and tracking enforcement cases to ensure that actions are implemented in a manner consistent with the Enforcement Policy.
  • Draft and/or review legislation, regulations, and other documents related to enforcement; review documents and prepare correspondence pursuant to Public Records Act requests and civil discovery requests.
  • Review pending legislation and bill analyses of interest to the Water Boards' enforcement programs and provide assistance to the Water Board's Office of Legislative Affairs.
Requirements:
  • Active Membership in the California State Bar.
  • Must have Attorney III list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.
Benefits:

The State Water Resources Control Board offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a retirement plan and other perks. For more information, please visit our website.

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