Job Posting: LEAD ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEY

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission

JC-388282
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LEAD ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY III

$10,536.00 - $13,526.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

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

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Lead Enforcement Attorney works closely with BCDC’s Enforcement Manager and three enforcement analysts to implement and support the Commission’s enforcement strategy, resolve current and past Bay-related permit violations, and develop and implement a proactive compliance program. The Lead Enforcement Attorney performs full range of legal work on matters related to the functions and operations of the Commission including sensitive and complex legal work in connection with permitting, planning, and administration of the McAteer-Petris Act, the Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, the San Francisco Bay Plan, the Commission’s regulations, and other State and federal laws and regulations and other duties as assigned by the Chief Counsel.

Working Conditions

BCDC’s office is our headquarters in downtown San Francisco. BCDC is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with BCDC Telework Policy and Procedures.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-388282
Position #(s):
722-101-5795-003
Working Title:
LEAD ENFORCEMENT ATTORNEY
Classification:
ATTORNEY III
$10,536.00 - $13,526.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is a State of California government agency located in the City of San Francisco with regulatory and planning responsibilities over San Francisco Bay, the Suisun Marsh, and along the Bay Area’s nine-county shoreline. BCDC is guided in its actions by state and federal laws, including: the McAteer-Petris Act, Suisun Marsh Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act; and its policies, including the San Francisco Bay Plan, Suisun Marsh Protection Plan, and various special area plans.

Through its laws and policies, BCDC manages land use and resources along hundreds of miles of shoreline, collaborates with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, and facilitates the implementation of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.

BCDC is a leader in preparing the region for rising sea level through its adoption of Bay Plan Climate Change Policies; the Adapting to Rising Tides Program; and Bay Adapt, a collaborative effort to identify actions that will advance the region’s resilience.

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

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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:

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Attn: Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 228
San Francisco, CA 94105

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission
Human Resources
455 Market St. Suite 228
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 - Cover letter.
  • Other - A recent writing sample, written within the last three years and of no more than 10 pages, showing the complexity of issues you've worked on, is required and must be included with your application package.
  • Other - Three professional references.
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:
  • Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills (both written and oral)
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects with short-term deadlines.
  • A practical problem-solving approach and a willingness to consider different ideas and find solutions.
  • Knowledge of California's privacy laws, California state contracting and administrative laws, and the California's Public Records Act
  • Ability to perform complex and sensitive legal work; draft legal opinions; analyze proposed legislation and regulations; negotiate effectively; present legal opinions and recommendations clearly and logically, in both verbal and written form; function reliably and independently; exercise discretion; and complete the work required within strict time requirements, or on an expedited basis

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.bcdc.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Anusha Ragunathan
(415) 352-3639
anusha.ragunathan@coastal.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Greg Scharff
(415) 352-3655
greg.scharff@bcdc.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
humanresources@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.