DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR (527709) — Natural Resources Law, Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (Limited-Term)

Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (Limited-Term) The Natural Resources Law Section is seeking a Deputy Attorney General Supervisor to lead a high-caliber team of attorneys and paralegals representing California's environmental agencies. In this role, the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor balances administrative oversight with hands-on litigation leadership to deliver high-level strategy and advocacy. The Natural Resources Law Section represents most state agencies responsible for natural resources protection and pollution control, including the California Air Resources Board, CAL FIRE, Department of Fish and Wildlife, State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Toxic Substances Control, CalRecycle, and the Department of Food and Agriculture. Our attorneys handle complex and impactful civil litigation in state and federal courts at all stages from pre-litigation advice and investigation through trial and appeal. In this critical role, you will supervise, mentor, and train a team of attorneys and paralegals, driving strategy on cases that shape California's environmental future. You will provide strategic litigation guidance on high stakes matters involving air pollution, wildfire cost recovery, endangered species, water rights, water quality, hazardous substances, and CEQA compliance. Additionally, you will be expected to be able to handle the most difficult and complex legal work related to administrative hearings, jury trials, bench trials, writs, and appeals. If you are ready to lead an elite team of attorneys within our Natural Resources Law Section, then we hope you consider applying.

A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside the Department of Justice. JC-527709 must clearly be stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your state application (STD 678). If sending paper applications, please email the HR contact listed in this job vacancy to confirm receipt of your materials. Applicants to this position must have list eligibility by taking the Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam. The process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.Final Filing Date: 11/16/2026 Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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).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 PackagesYou may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Justice OHR-Nicole Farrah Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-527709) 1300 I Street, 7th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Justice OHR-Nicole Farrah Nicole Farrah (JC-527709) 1300 I Street, 7th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PMThe 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 - A cover letter is required and must be submitted. Other - Writing sample, demonstrating both writing ability and legal analysis is required, preferably a dispositive motion, pre-trial motion, or appellate brief. 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. The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Human Resources Contact: Nicole Farrah (916) 210-7259 Nicole. Farrah@doj.ca.govPlease 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: EEO Officer (916) 210-7580 EERROffice@doj.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. 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.