San Diego City Attorney's Office

The protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego’s elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City’s prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws.. Duties for the Environment Unit position include advising on solid waste management, stormwater, and water quality regulations, Clean Water Act/NPDES permit compliance, flood control operations and liability, recycling programs such as the Zero Waste Plan, landfill operations, hazardous waste management, fees and taxes, energy use and independence, renewable energy and sustainability, energy management, utility regulation, and utility franchises.. Work with litigation counsel on certain matters;. The deputies in the Environment Unit interact with various regulatory agencies, such as the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Air Pollution Control District, Department of Environmental Health, California Public Utilities Commission, and Local Enforcement Agency.. To ensure our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, the Office has a Chief Diversity Officer, an active Committee for Diversity & Inclusion, and Racial Equity Task Force.

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<div>See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.   The <a href="#">San Diego City Attorney's Office</a> protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego’s elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City’s prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws. Our municipal law firm employs over 175 lawyers and approximately 220 support staff, dedicated to providing legal services to the City of San Diego.   The <a href="#">Civil Advisory Division</a> is recruiting to fill a Deputy City Attorney position in the Environment Unit of the <a href="#">Environment and Land Use Section</a>. The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief Deputy City Attorney of this section.   Deputy City Attorneys in the Environment Unit primarily advise the City’s Stormwater Department, Environmental Services Department, and Sustainability Department. Duties for the Environment Unit position include advising on solid waste management, stormwater, and water quality regulations, Clean Water Act/NPDES permit compliance, flood control operations and liability, recycling programs such as the Zero Waste Plan, landfill operations, hazardous waste management, fees and taxes, energy use and independence, renewable energy and sustainability, energy management, utility regulation, and utility franchises.EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:  Deputies in the Civil Advisory Division routinely: <ul><li>Draft contracts, resolutions, and ordinances;</li><li>Review department policies, procedures, and City administrative regulations;</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis;</li><li>Prepare legal correspondence, memoranda, and opinions;</li><li>Work closely with City staff on programs and specific projects;</li><li>Respond to California Public Records Act requests;</li><li>Work with litigation counsel on certain matters;</li><li>Appear and address legal questions at City Council and Committee meetings, and may appear at board and commission hearings and administrative hearings;</li></ul>  The deputies in the Environment Unit interact with various regulatory agencies, such as the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Air Pollution Control District, Department of Environmental Health, California Public Utilities Commission, and Local Enforcement Agency.   Deputy City Attorneys must become familiar with City operations to identify and address legal issues in a proactive manner, and continually manage and adjust their workload to accommodate changing needs and priorities of City staff. Applicants are required to: <ul><li>Be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California;</li><li>Three or more years of municipal law experience. Experience in regulatory matters is highly desirable.</li></ul>  The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, research, writing, and oral presentation skills; be a practical problem-solver and team player; have good time management skills; and demonstrate effective communication and conflict resolution skills.   Attorneys in this position must be able to travel to locations outside the office for legal proceedings or meetings. Therefore, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and personal vehicle, or the ability to travel to various locations throughout the City in a timely manner, is required.NOTES: The following wage increases are scheduled to effect for Deputy City Attorneys:<ul><li>An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2024.</li><li>An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective January 1, 2025.</li><li>An additional 5% general wage increase will be effective July 1, 2025.</li></ul>  Work-life balance is important to us! The City Attorney's Office generally supports remote teleworking and the position may allow for a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work after the introductory and probationary period. Please refer to the Office's teleworking policy. Compensation and Benefits: The successful candidate’s annual salary is based on the Deputy City Attorney salary table and dependent on qualifications and level of relevant legal experience. For further salary information, refer to the <a href="#">Deputy City Attorney Salary Table</a>.   In addition to a competitive salary, the City of San Diego offers a comprehensive benefits package including:<ul><li>Participation in the City's Flexible Benefits Plan, which offers several optional benefit plans or a taxable cash option.</li><li>$50,000 in City-paid life insurance.</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts.</li><li>Paid annual leave (paid time off) accruing at 22 days per year for the 1st through 15th year of service.</li><li>San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS) defined benefit (pension) plan.</li><li>Voluntary Defined Contribution Plans (401(k)/457(b)).</li><li>Retiree Medical Trust Plan.</li><li>Holidays – Eleven (11) paid holidays are provided annually and one (1) Floating Holiday in a fiscal year.</li><li>Long-Term Disability Income Plan.</li><li>Eleven paid holidays annually and one floating holiday (paid time off) each fiscal year.</li></ul>  Other Miscellaneous Benefits:<ul><li>Free MTS transit pass.</li><li>City-awarded discretionary leave (paid time off).</li><li>Up to 8 weeks of paid Parental Leave.</li><li>Paid time off for jury duty.</li><li>Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave each fiscal year.</li><li>Professional Development Reimbursement up to $2,000 for the cost of professional tuition, publications, and equipment purchases each fiscal year.</li><li>Employee Assistance Program.</li></ul>  To learn more about all the employee benefits, please review the <a href="#">Benefits Summary for DCAA Employees</a>. Some benefits currently offered to employees may be modified in the future.   For further information, please contact the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-6600. Retirement benefits for this unclassified position depend on the candidate's eligible status (new hire, rehire, etc.).   Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this job, which may include but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Proof of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States.</li><li>Reference checks.</li><li>Fingerprint checks: fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.</li><li>Additional screening processes such as a background investigation.</li></ul>  All these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. Misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. The City of San Diego is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.   How to Apply: The San Diego City Attorney's Office accepts <a href="#">online applications</a>. To apply, select the position title of the job opportunity and click the "Apply" link. If you need assistance, please refer to our <a href="#">online employment application guide</a>:   To be considered for this position, applicants will need to submit the following by the closing date:<ul><li>San Diego City Attorney employment application, including supplemental questions;</li><li>Cover letter and resume;</li><li>A writing sample (no more than 5 pages) that demonstrates their legal writing skills and reflects their own original work product.</li></ul>  Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to a departmental interview. If a job has an extended deadline, applications will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. This interview process may be used to fill future vacancies.   Individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. If you have any questions or concerns related to the recruitment process and the Americans with Disabilities Act, you may contact (619) 533-5811. The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.   Nothing in this job posting constitutes an expressed or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.   DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: The Office is strongly committed to Diversity & Inclusion. The Office is led by the first woman and first Latina in City history elected to the position. It is vitally important to us that as public servants, we represent the community that we serve. To that end, the Office strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply. To ensure our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, the Office has a Chief Diversity Officer, an active Committee for Diversity & Inclusion, and Racial Equity Task Force.</div>
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