ATTORNEY III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the incumbent exercises independent judgment, and with broad discretion, performs duties related to the legal support provided by the Department’s Climate Resilience, Energy, Security, and Technologylegal teamto Department programs and activities. The incumbentadvisesthe Director, other Department executive management, and Department program management and staff about complex and sensitive cases and/or matters involving opposing counsel witha high levelof specialization.Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel and/or a seniorattorney, the incumbent will have contact with members of the legislature, high level governor appointees, constitutional officers, and thegeneral public. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY III

ATTORNEY III $10,852.00 - $15,325.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Telework Hybrid Job Type Permanent, Full Time Department Information Executive, Office of the General Counsel, Sacramento Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature.We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way. At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments. DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via Special Requirements This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1. 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: Able to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations Must be able to professionally communicate with DWR executive management, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders Technology law knowledge and experience, including with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Electric utility law knowledge and experience Environmental law knowledge and experience Public law knowledge and experience Specialized education, training, and/or teaching in fields relevant to the duty statement Experience leading on projects, tasks, complex transactions, or proceedings Experience communicating with policy, legal, and program staff, and advising executives or managers Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. 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: Office of Civil Rights View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Special Instructions To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume , cover letter, and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please reference SAP Position #50011065 and Job Control #528021 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section, therefore, do not submit documents that are not required. Applicants who do not submit all the required documents MAY NOT be considered. A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be included. It must be no more than 2-pages in length,single-spaced, 12-point font , and must highlight your experience and education as it relates to the qualifications listed on the job advertisement and the duty statement. The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA/Surplus. Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total hours worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes,cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. List eligibility can be established by taking and passing the examination/assessment. Click the examination(s)/assessment(s) information link: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California