Job Posting: ATTORNEY III

CA Coastal Commission

JC-370958
-
ATTORNEY III
ATTORNEY III

$10,225.00 - $13,118.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 6/8/2023

Job Description and Duties

The California Coastal Commission’s Legal Division is seeking an Attorney III to assist the Commission in pursuing its mission to protect and enhance California’s coast and ocean.  The Attorney III will provide legal advice and assistance to Commission management and to the Commission’s district offices and programmatic divisions on complex questions concerning: the Coastal Act; Commission regulations; planning and zoning, environmental, administrative, and real property law; and work with the Attorney General’s Office on litigation-related matters. In the real property context, Attorney III assignments may include providing advice to Commission staff and applicants regarding the generation, recordation, and analysis of deed restrictions, easements, offers to dedicate property interests, and other recorded documents. It is not currently anticipated that the attorney will represent the Commission in litigation, although the attorney may represent the Commission in administrative proceedings and participate in preparing documents for court. The position will be filled in San Francisco, although part-time remote work would be allowed. There may be occasional travel to other parts of the State.

Attorney IIIs advise the staff and the Commission on a wide variety of legal issues, including the more complex issues arising under the California Coastal Act, the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, the Subdivision Map Act, real property law, the U.S. Constitution, and numerous other state and federal laws. Attorney IIIs are expected to be experts in these areas of the law and to be able to work with broad discretion and independence with minimum supervision. interpreting coastal development permit conditions and findings. Specific responsibilities include:

  • reviewing drafts of Local Coastal Programs and their amendments;
  • reviewing Commission staff reports on coastal development permit applications, local coastal program submittals and amendments, and other types of proposals that the Commission reviews, and advising Commission staff of potential legal concerns with such reports;
  • advising Commission staff and Commissioners regarding a broad array of environmental and real property law;
  • drafting and reviewing legal documents;
  • performing legal research;
  • preparing administrative records;
  • working with the Attorney General’s Office on litigation strategy;
  • reviewing and editing legal briefs;
  • drafting portions of staff reports and legal briefs;
  • drafting legal memoranda

Working Conditions

This is a full time, permanent position.

This position is located in the Coastal Commission’s headquarters office in San Francisco.


The Coastal Commission is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with the Coastal Commission’s Telework Policy and procedures with a one to two day per week in-person office hours.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-370958
Position #(s):
348-101-5795-003
Working Title:
ATTORNEY III
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10,225.00 - $13,118.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Coastal Commission is a small state agency responsible for protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean resources. It does so through careful planning and regulation of environmentally-sustainable development, rigorous use of science, strong public participation, education, and effective intergovernmental coordination.


The California Coastal Commission values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission of protecting and enhancing California’s coast and ocean for present and future generations.


We have district offices in Arcata, San Francisco (headquarters), Santa Cruz, Ventura, Long Beach, San Diego and a small legislative office in Sacramento.

Department Website: https://www.coastal.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/8/2023

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Coastal Commission
Attn: Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Coastal Commission
Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - Please submit a cover letter detailing your inteterest.
  • Other - Please submit a writting sample (5 pages or less).
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

We’re looking for an attorney with excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills, who exercises sound judgment and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. Attorneys are expected to be rigorous and pro-active in identifying issues and creative in problem-solving. Three to five years of experience in land use law, environmental permitting, real estate transactions, litigation, or a closely related practice is strongly preferred. Advanced knowledge of the Coastal Act is highly desirable.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.coastal.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Alex Helperin
(415) 904-5228
alex.helperin@coastal.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Melanie Wong
(415) 904-5433
melanie.wong@coastal.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job