Attorney III

Job Description and Duties

WCB protects, restores, and enhances California’s spectacular natural resources for wildlife and the public’s use and enjoyment. WCB works in partnership with Tribes, conservation groups, government agencies, and the people of California to safeguard biodiversity and expand access to nature. WCB does this work in two ways: it conducts real estate transactions for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and awards millions of dollars in grant funding each year for land and water acquisition, habitat restoration, and public access.

This attorney position plays a key role in carrying out this conservation mission. This attorney will work primarily in the following areas of law: real property, environmental including the California Environmental Quality Act, administrative, and water. WCB is particularly interested in finding an attorney who can help support its Streambed Enhancement Program and handle other aspects of WCB's water-related work. Please see the attached duty statement for a complete description of the important work this position will perform.

The current position is at the Attorney III level, but WCB is also accepting applications at the Attorney (formerly Attorney I) level in the interest of finding a candidate who has experience and/or education that best fits with its program needs.

Attorney I Examination Link: CalCareers
Attorney III Examination Link: CalCareers

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program.

Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:

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This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Maintain normal and consistent work hours, averaging 40 hours per week. Work in excess of 40

hours per week is expected, when necessary, to complete assignments in a timely manner. Position

may require the incumbent to sit for long periods of time under artificial lighting.

This position will be located at 715 P Street, Sacramento. This position is eligible for limited telework pursuant to a Telework Agreement.

Some overnight travel may be required.

Special Requirements

This position requires active membership in the California State Bar.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Ability to organize, set priorities, and work independently under general supervision. Ability to work under pressure and successfully handle multiple competing complex priorities. Negotiate in highly complex situations with tact and firmness. Develop and maintain positive working relationships to accomplish desired goals and objectives. Work cooperatively and effectively with various partners, including federal, state and local agencies. Meet deadlines.

Exceptional communication skills, efficiency, judgment, tact, and professionalism. Ability to work with a diverse group of project partners and stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 567-001-5795-004 and RPA Number E-WCB 26-007 in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at . If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  A Cover Letter is required and must be submitted along with your STD 678 application. Failure to include a Cover Letter will result in an incomplete application submission.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ ) is required . Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.