Climate and Air Quality Attorney

Job Description And Duties

This is a repost. If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to reapply.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is a global leader in protecting air quality, fighting climate change, and furthering environmental justice. CARB's Executive Office plans, organizes, and directs the activities of staff to further the Board's mission to protect and preserve California’s air quality while considering the effects on the State’s economy.

The Legal Office is part of the Executive Office. Its mission is to provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to the Board and staff to support programmatic efforts to improve air quality to protect public health and the environment and to ensure that all legal obligations of CARB are met in carrying out these efforts.

• Provide legal advice on requirements of various State and federal environmental laws.
• Review staff reports, letters, guidance and other documents for potential legal issues relating to interpretation of statutory and regulatory provisions and program implementation.
• Provide legal assistance to support Board actions.

Key Functions

The Attorney III in this position will work closely with CARB staff and officials from other federal and State government agencies, on all phases of the development and implementation of the State's climate change and air quality programs. This includes independently developing and drafting regulations and preparing rulemaking materials to ensure regulations can withstand any subsequent legal challenges in both federal and State courts.

• Develop and draft regulations and prepare rulemaking materials.
• Ensure regulations can withstand legal challenges.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a(n) California State Bar License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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: 8/13/2026

Who May Apply

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).

Required Application Package Documents

• 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 - Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ)
• Other - Writing Sample
• Require Name on Writing Sample
• Require Job Control Number on Writing Sample
• Maximum number of pages: 10