ATTORNEY III

Overview

Hiring Unit Contact: Cody Howard

Job Posting: Attorney III

Department: Department of Water Resources

Job Code #: JC-503530

Position #(s): -x9x

Working Title: Attorney III

Classification: ATTORNEY III

Salary: $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: 2/9/2026

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

• Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account);
  By Mail;
  Drop-off;
  Print Job

Under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel, the incumbent, exercising independent judgment with broad discretion and consistent with good customer service practices, performs duties related to the Office of the General Counsel’s (OGC) legal support of the Division of Human Resources (DHR), the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and The Internal Audits Office (IAO) at the Department of Water Resources (DWR).

The incumbent provides legal advice with a high level of specialization to DWR executive management, program management, and staff about complex and sensitive cases and/or matters involving opposing counsel. The incumbent, under the general direction of the Assistant General Counsel and/or a senior attorney, may have contact with members of the legislature, gubernatorial appointees, constitutional officers, and the general public.

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

Minimum Requirements: The Minimum Requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY III

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• Position #(s): -x9x
• Number of Positions: 1
• Required
  
  Working Title:
  
  Attorney III
• Classification: ATTORNEY III

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day of work in a covered position and annually by April 1.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. If submitting electronically, use Cal Careers.

Final Filing Date: 2/9/2026

• Standard State Application (STD 678) or electronic application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

• Able to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and organizations.
• Professional communication with DWR executive management, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Experience conducting employment investigations and drafting investigation reports.
• Experience defending discrimination, disability, or harassment complaints.
• Experience negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.
• Experience training supervisors and managers on personnel issues.
• Experience writing adverse actions or equivalents.
• Experience with SPB or CalHR hearings or litigations.
• Experience with civil litigation.
• Experience evaluating conflicts of interest.

to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees. Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals and related wage reductions apply as negotiated by bargaining units.

Hiring Unit Contact: Cody Howard

For reasonable accommodations requests: contact the interview scheduler at scheduling; EEO Office contact available on the posting.

EEO Contact: Office of Civil Rights, ,

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice)

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, cover letter, and SOQ. Reference SAP Position # and Job Control #503530.

The State is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.