Attorney

The Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) provides legal support to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (Department). Under the direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney is responsible for performing legal work to all Department programs, regarding various legal issues involving or affecting the Department. Join us today!

As an Attorney you will have the opportunity to:

• Review permitting documents, including draft permits, response to public comments, public participation documents, final permit decision documents for compliance and consistency with state and federal laws, including California Hazardous Waste Control Law, federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, California Environmental Quality Act, and their implementing regulations
• Represent the Permitting Division or the Department management in administrative proceedings, including denials and suspensions of permits and haulers registrations and related appeals
• Coordinate litigation relating to permitting issues, including challenges related to VSP, CEQA, and hazardous waste
• Work with the Attorney General on litigation matters and assists the Attorney General with substantive law and Departmental policies and procedures
• Draft litigation referrals and ensures that all supporting documents are made available to the Attorney General’s Office
• Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office on Department litigation matters

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Experience as an attorney or law clerk/legal
• Experience with any federal or state environmental laws as an attorney, law clerk, or legal
• Experience as an attorney with administrative law advising state agencies
• Experience as an attorney responding to Public Records Act Requests
• Experience with environmental justice or similar matters

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

Salary

• $7,969 - $12,026/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Department Information

This position is located at DTSC’s Headquarters office in downtown Sacramento, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) 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:

Click here to complete the DTSC recruitment survey.

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

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 License

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: 4/24/2026

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 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: Talent Acquisition
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
Talent Acquisition
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.

Working Conditions

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click herehttps://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of Toxic Substances Control does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

The position is headquartered in downtown Sacramento, CA.

Click the link below for a special message from Director Katie Butler on DTSC’s culture:

DTSC - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)

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

Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(916) 302-0269
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Russell Montgomery
(916) 302-0331
Russell.Montgomery@dtsc.ca.gov

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 Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Benefits

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