ATTORNEY III

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Attorney Supervisor within the Solid Waste Unit, the Attorney III will provide legal services, including legal research, analysis, and recommendations related to complex and sensitive issues regarding the Department's solid waste programs, particularly the Integrated Waste Management Act and the organic waste diversion program created by Senate Bill 1383. This includes acting as legal counsel regarding enforcement of Departmental regulatory requirements, including administrative enforcement and penalties. Some of these duties will require in-person presence.

As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program needs. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the positions designated headquarter location, as reflected on the duty statement and at their own expense.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 26-077 & Position #835-219-5795-704 in the “Job Title(s)” section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.

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: 10/14/2026

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 CalCareer Account at 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 Resources Recycling & Recovery

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Attn: Human Resources RPA 26-077

P.O. Box 4025, MS 19A

Sacramento , CA 95812-4025

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Resources Recycling & Recovery

N/A

Human Resources RPA 26-077

1001 I Street, 19th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95812-4025

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 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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Applicants must complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for this recruitment. The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,” be no more than 3 pages, and no smaller than 12-point font. The SOQ must address experience as an attorney in all of the following:

  • Experience, knowledge, and familiarity with California environmental regulatory laws, especially solid waste law.
  • Experience providing oral and written legal advice in a government setting on a wide range of general legal matters, including contracting, administrative enforcement, administrative litigation, Public Records Act requests, subpoenas, regulatory program development and implementation, personnel matters, and labor relations.
  • Litigation experience, including preparing cases, advising clients, and appearing in administrative actions including hearings, application reviews, and settlement negotiations.
  • Experience with administrative rule-making and the process of drafting, promulgating, and implementing regulations.
• 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.

Benefits

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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Patricia Gutierrez Rodriguez
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Allison Walls
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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:
EEO Officer
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