Description:
Duties:This job control may be used to fill multiple positions.
Applications will be reviewed the 1st and 15th of the month.
The mission of the DTSC is 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. DTSC is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA), has more than one thousand employees, and is headquartered in Sacramento.
DTSC regulates the generation, handling, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste in California. DTSC also cleans up thousands of hazardous waste sites in California including disposal sites and industrial sites that resulted in contamination of soil and groundwater. Over the years the scope of activity of the agency has expanded significantly to include the regulation of commercial products including toys, jewelry and even food packaging as it pertains to toxic substances contained within them and the exposure of humans and the environment to these toxic substances.
DTSC's Enforcement Mission is to achieve a unified, comprehensive, effective, and equitable enforcement program that partners with communities and the regulated industries to achieve and sustain full compliance with California Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Substances Laws.
DTSC also protects the public health of communities and the environment from toxic contamination left behind from past industrial and commercial activities through its brownfields and environmental remediation programs under RCRA (Resources Conservation and Recovery Act), CERCLA/Superfund, as well as many other laws governing clean-up of contaminated land, water and air.
DTSC is currently recruiting 4 highly motivated and talented attorneys, who are passionate about protecting California's human health and environment to fill one position in the Clean-up for Vulnerable Community Initiative Team, one position in the Site Mitigation and Cost Recovery Team, and two positions in the Enforcement Team. Join DTSC's Office of Legal Counsel and be a part of our mission to give Californians a healthy environment.
Join DTSC's Office of Legal Counsel and be a part of our mission to give Californians a healthy environment.
As an Attorney III you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide legal advice and assistance to the Department's management
- Oversee legal consistency and formulates legal policy pertaining to the implementation of applicable laws and regulations, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.), the Hazardous Waste Control Act (Health & Saf. Code, division 20, chapter 6.5), and the Hazardous Substance Account Act (State Superfund law) (Health & Saf, Code, division 20, chapter 6.8)
- Provide legal recommendations and other legal support concerning proposed hazardous waste legislation and regulations, complex litigation, and statewide program initiatives affecting the Cleanups Program
- Meet with the Deputy Director and other Department managers on a regular basis to coordinate legal support
- You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions:
A hybrid telework schedule may be available for this position. The positions can be located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office, Sacramento Regional Office, Berkeley Regional Office, Chatsworth Regional Office, or Cypress Regional Office.
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Message from DTSC Director Meredith Williams
Minimum Requirements:
- You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- Attorney III
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Department Information:
This position can be located at the Sacramento Headquarters Office, Sacramento Regional Office, Berkeley Regional Office, Chatsworth Regional Office, or Cypress Regional Office.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDO) 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 manufactures to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!
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