Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The California Energy Commission (CEC) seeks an Attorney IV position in the Chief Counsel’s Office. The Chief Counsel’s Office is a full-service law office 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 will be located in the Advocacy and Compliance Unit. Attorneys in the Advocacy and Compliance Unit represent CEC staff that serve as an independent party in power plant license and amendment proceedings, compliance and enforcement matters, and other quasi-adjudicatory proceedings before the CEC. Attorneys’ work includes appearances before the Commission and may include appearances in other state and federal agencies, and occasionally in court. Attorneys also provide legal advice to the CEC and its staff on Public Records Act, confidentiality, and other data collection matters. The Attorney IV will conduct rigorous environmental review of clean energy development to implement recent legislation that supports rapid deployment of clean energy facilities, community benefits and good jobs.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at  .  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.

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Working Conditions

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities. Beginning July 1, 2025, employees may be required to work in-person four days per week under the Energy Commission's telework policy currently under development as required by Executive Order N-22-25 and current CalHR guidance. CEC will review requests for exemptions on a case-by-case basis, with consideration to operational needs and the benefits of in-person interaction. 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. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division.

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

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.

2) The Job Control number JC-479400 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 140-381 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.

5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The successful applicant should have strong analytic and writing skills and have knowledge and experience in (1) state and federal environmental and energy law, including the California Environmental Quality Act; (2) the rules governing the conduct of administrative hearings and civil litigation; and (3) California laws governing regulatory agencies with legislative and regulatory powers and duties, including, but not limited to, the California Administrative Procedure Act. All applicants must be a member of the State Bar of California.

Benefits

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

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 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 – Include a cover letter of no more than one page in length describing why you are the best candidate for this position.
• Other - Proof of CA Bar Admission (Note: you are eligible to apply for this position prior to taking/passing the CA Bar exam however, you cannot be hired until passing the bar and are sworn in)
• Other - Writing Sample – Include a writing sample of no more than five pages in length written by you within the last three years.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Second job,

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