Company Description
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
Permanent exempt (PEX) position; individuals who are appointed to Exempt Positions are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered to be "at-will".
Application Opening : November 16, 2023
Application Deadline : Continuous, earliest close 5 : 00 p.m. December 8, 2023
Compensation Range : $142,168-$249,080
Recruitment ID : RTF0141775-01155486
About the Office : The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (Office) is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office working to protect and advance the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents.
With over 300 talented, dedicated, and diverse employees, the Office provides exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments.
Job Description
About the Public Utilities Team : The Public Utilities Team provides counsel to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC).
The Team is a collaborative and dynamic group of six attorneys and a legal secretary, led by the Utilities General Counsel.
Attorneys on the Team provide advice and counsel on a myriad of matters related to municipal water, wastewater, and power utility services.
Their work includes drafting regulations, legislation, and contracts and representing the City and SFPUC before local, state, and federal legislative and administrative bodies.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
Licensed to practice law in California.
Desired Qualifications :
- At least 5 years and ideally more of relevant experience in the environmental and regulatory practice area.
- Experience providing advice and counsel regarding environmental compliance and risk mitigation.
- Experience representing clients in response to threatened or actual regulatory enforcement actions, including experience with administrative proceedings and litigation.
- Experience with the interface of public utility systems and private properties.
- Experience representing clients before public policy bodies, regulators, legislators.
- Experience analyzing, drafting, and advising on contracts, resolutions, ordinances, and settlement agreements.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage an active and varied workload.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
- Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
- Desire to work successfully as part of a team.
How To Apply :
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https : / / careers.
sf.gov / and begin the application process.
Select the Apply Now button and follow instructions on the screen.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received.
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