SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST

Senior Legal Analyst SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST $6,330.00 - $8,165.00 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: 9/24/2026 Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel for the Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR), the Senior Legal Analyst will develop and evaluate new regulations for the oil spill program and serve as OSPR’s legislative coordinator. The incumbent will independently develop and evaluate new regulations for the statewide oil spill program; receive input from external workgroups and committees regarding regulations and analyze diverse recommendations; facilitate workshops; conduct research on regulatory issues as they relate to marine and inland oil industries and their potential oil spill impacts on the State’s resources at risk; and work closely with OSPR legal staff and other executive staff to assist in the making of regulatory decisions. 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: 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. In order to be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer eligible or take and pass the following exam. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Ability to use a computer keyboard several hours a day, primarily sit and briefly walk or stand in an office setting. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and be prepared to travel using a state vehicle. Occasional travel may be required. Additional Conditions: OSPR is a 24-hour oil and pollution spill response organization. The incumbent in this position can be required to participate in prevention and response training, drills and incidents throughout California, and to be available to deploy/travel with short notice for extended periods (up to 7 days). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR LEGAL ANALYST Seniority: $6,330.00 - $7,929.00A $6,520.00 - $8,165.00L. 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 Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California’s diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission. Join us and begin a meaningful new career! Contact Information The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: 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: Civil Rights Office 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. 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