ATTORNEY IV

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-478123

Position #(s):

810-410-5780-014

Working Title:

Attorney IV for the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Team

Classification:

ATTORNEY IV

$11,644.00 - $15,627.00 A

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

This position can be located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office , Chatsworth Regional Office, or Sacramento Regional Office .

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC 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 California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

DTSC Recruitment Survey:

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Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Join the mission-driven team at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) as we safeguard California’s health and environment. As part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA), DTSC is dedicated to regulating hazardous waste and overseeing the safe handling, treatment, and disposal of toxic substances statewide. In this role you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring compliance with the legal requirements and support our efforts to restore contaminated lands. Join DTSC’s Office of Legal Counsel and be a vital contributor to our mission of creating a healthier, safer California.

As an Attorney IV you will have the opportunity to:

• Review the most difficult and complex technical cleanup documents for legal consistency with federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to: Remedial Action Plans, Records of Decision, determinations of applicable or relevant and appropriate requirements, removal action workplans, and land use covenants at the most difficult, complex and sensitive cleanup related to the Site Mitigation and Restoration Program of Santa Susana Field Laboratory Project
• Participate in departmental statewide policy and procedural workgroups concerning complex cleanup issues to ensure compliance with all state and federal legal requirements
• Develop legal strategy to enforce cleanup requirements, and represent DTSC in negotiating and finalizing cleanup agreements with responsible parties, and in issuing and enforcing cleanup orders to responsible parties at the most difficult, complex and sensitive cleanup sites, specifically pertaining to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory Project
• Draft information requests, notice letters, and administrative subpoenas to potentially responsible parties and other persons
• Represent DTSC in administrative proceedings to enforce administrative cleanup orders
• Prepare the most difficult enforcement and cost recovery cases for filing in federal and state courts, including evaluating complex liability issues and governmental immunity issues
  
  

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Environmental/legal subject-matter knowledge
• Applicable skills/training/experience
• CEQA experience
• PRA experience
• Public participation knowledge
• Organizational skills
  
  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  
  

California State Bar

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: 6/2/2025

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 CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.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 Toxic Substances Control

Headquarters

Attn: Nicole Baca

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento , CA 95812-0806

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

CalEPA

Nicole Baca

1001 I Street

Sacramento , CA 95814-2828

Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

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.CalCareers.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 - Cover Letter
  
  

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.