ATTORNEY IV

Overview

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Job Posting:
Senior Attorney – California Energy Commission

Classification: ATTORNEY IV
• Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per month

Note:

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

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

The California Energy Commission (CEC) seeks an Attorney IV in the Chief Counsel’s Office – Advocacy and Compliance Unit. The Chief Counsel’s Office is a full-service legal team that advances the mission of the CEC by providing pragmatic solutions-oriented legal services and counsel to support sound decision-making throughout the organization. The Chief Counsel’s Office is involved in all phases of CEC activity, and attorneys have an opportunity to work directly and closely with the state’s principal energy policymakers.

This position is in the Advocacy and Compliance Unit. Attorneys in the Advocacy and Compliance Unit provide legal support to staff and the Lead Commissioner on permitting proceedings for clean energy project applications under the Opt-in Certification Program, including during the environmental review. (The CEC is the lead CEQA agency for environmental review and permitting for any clean energy facility that elects to opt into the Commission’s jurisdiction under the Opt-In Certification Program.)

They also advise and represent CEC staff in power plant license and amendment proceedings, and provide counsel for ongoing investigations, compliance, and enforcement matters. Attorneys also provide legal advice to the CEC and its staff on Public Records Act and confidentiality, and other data collection matters.

The MQs for this classification can be found at Attorney Series - CalHR. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

• ATTORNEY IV

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California.

You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ATTORNEY IV

• Job Code #: JC-504944
• Position #(s):
  
  -950
• Working Title:
  
  Senior Attorney
• Classification: ATTORNEY IV
• Salary: $11,993.00 - $16,096.00
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. The CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and leads the state to a 100% clean energy future. The CEC embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and supports an environment for every employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento.

This Position Is Open To Interested Applicants Who Qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired:

• Create an online Cal Careers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series – You Tube or contact
• Complete and pass the Attorney IV exam to be eligible for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams.
• Submit an application package through your Cal Careers account. An application package must include all items under the “Required Application Package Documents” section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment…