Final Filing Date: 10/26/2026

Would you like to work in an interesting area of law, including dam safety and flood protection? Are you interested in joining a team of highly qualified and motivated professionals doing exciting work? Are you interested in joining a department with its own Learning and Development program, and working with experienced attorneys eager to provide you with opportunities for professional growth? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, join the Office of General Counsel within DWR!

This classification is currently subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the .

In this role within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), you will exercise independent judgment to perform duties related to the legal support of DWR executives, managers and staff on DWR's regulatory dam safety program, implemented by DWR’s Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD), as well as a wide variety of Department and Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) programs.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534790

Working Title: Attorney III

Classification: ATTORNEY III

Salary Range: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Contact Information

Cody Howard

(916) 719-9519

[email protected]

For more information, including detailed job duties, minimum qualifications, and how to apply, please go to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=534790

To learn about how to apply for a State job, visit https://bit.ly/3BQ6XdX

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,852.00 - $15,325.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814