Assistant Chief Counsel Department of Fish and Wildlife

JC-532764

- Assistant Chief Counsel

ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

$14,513.00 - $17,742.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

10/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This Assistant Chief Counsel position will be a member of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's (CDFW) highly collaborative and creative legal office comprised of natural resources, employment, contract, administrative, and water law legal professionals. The Assistant Chief Counsel will work under the direction of the General Counsel, will undertake and supervise complex professional legal work relating to state and federal natural resources laws in California, with an emphasis on doing so in the terrestrial (rather than aquatic) environment. For example, this includes work in the areas of the California Endangered Species Act, the Federal Endangered Species Act, the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act, mitigation banking, conservation easements, the Regional Conservation Investment Strategies program, the California Environmental Quality Act, timber, and the public trust doctrine. This work includes undertaking and supervising the delivery of legal counsel to CDFW's management, Habitat and Conservation Planning Branch, Wildlife Branch, and regional habitat conservation staff.

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. Link to Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

Exam:

CalCareers You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Be able to work a full-time schedule that may include working over eight hours per day and weekends when necessary, including the ability to work more than forty hours per week when otherwise required by operational needs in or to effectively represent clients. Occasionally be able to travel significant distances and stay away from the home location for short periods. Work in an enclosed interior or exterior window office in a smoke-free environment. Work may require sitting at a computer terminal while performing research and other duties for a significant time, which may exceed six to eight hours a day. Be able to lift up to 25 pounds of books, legal files, exhibits, or the like. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

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Job Code #:

JC-532764

Position #(s): 565-007-5871-006

Working Title:

Assistant Chief Counsel

Classification:

ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

$14,513.00 - $17,742.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) employees are committed to managing and protecting California's diverse wildlife and the habitats upon which they depend. California is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. As such, CDFW values diverse employees working together to protect nature for all Californians. CDFW is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all backgrounds, cultures and personal experiences can thrive and connect others to our critical mission. Join us and begin a meaningful new career!

Department Website:

https://www.wildlife.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position requires active membership in the California State Bar. The selected candidate may be required to provide a copy of the 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:

10/12/2026