Attorney IV, Cal/OSHA

Job Description And Duties

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The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, protects and improves the health and safety of working people in California and the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways. DOSH is housed within the Department of Industrial Relations.

Working at the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, widely known as Cal/OSHA, means much more than showing up for a job. You will be able to work on programs that are vital to the health and safety of the community, work force, and the state. We recognize the strength in teamwork. We know that encouraging collaboration and diversity, educating employers in best practices, and protecting the health and safety of employees through enforcement of the California Labor Code and regulations will benefit our economy as a whole. Be part of a team that prides itself in making a difference for Californians.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Attorney IVs represent DOSH in the full range of legal issues within the jurisdiction of the Division. Attorney IVs are typically the most experienced and qualified attorneys within DOSH and serve as lead over other attorneys within the unit. They are expected to mentor less experienced attorneys; devise curriculum and author original training materials; serve as lead counsel; and have special subject matter expertise in discrete practice areas to serve as a resource for other attorneys and field staff regarding that practice area. Attorney IVs also perform administrative functions, such as assigning cases, projects and other matters to staff attorneys, as well as other duties as assigned by the Assistant Chief Counsels, Chief Counsel or Division Chief.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Representing DOSH in complex and sensitive administrative hearings against employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Appeals Board;
• Representing DOSH in civil and writ litigation before California trial and appellate courts;
• Representing and advising the Chief, management, and the Division with regard to policy, sensitive and high profile matters, and program direction;
• Analyzing and drafting proposed legislation, drafting proposed regulations, and appearing before the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board; and
• Providing legal services on a wide variety of other issues that may arise in the operation of DOSH, in multiple substantive areas of law.
  
  

(**NOTE telework agreements are available and attorneys currently conduct a majority of hearings remotely.)

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

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To be considered for this Attorney lV job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1581

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

There is one (1) position that may be filled in either Oakland, San Francisco, Bakersfield, or Fresno.

Please also see the other postings under a different job control in CalCareers for the other locations. If you are interested in the position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.

This position is located at: 2550 Mariposa Street, Rm. 4000, Fresno, CA 93721 .

This is a full time position headquartered in our Cal/OSHA Fresno District Office located at 2550 Mariposa Street, Fresno, California. The office is in a multi-story story building with both artificial and natural lighting. Employees in this position have offices, work at desks, and are required to work extensively on computers as necessary to accomplish their duties. This position also requires in-state travel, either locally within Northern California, or for one to three-day overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of DOSH. Attorneys will normally average a 40-hour work week, however they are expected to work all hours as necessary to accomplish their assignments and fulfill their responsibilities.

Special Requirements

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.

• Must be a member of the California Bar and qualified to practice law in California.
• In order to apply for this position, you must submit the standard application form, cover letter, resume and writing sample.
• A writing sample must be submitted. The sample should be no longer than 15 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 15 pages, you may provide the first 15 pages only.)
  
  

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: 8/18/2026

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). 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:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:00 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 that is no longer than 15 pages in length (if the original writing sample is longer than 15 pages, you may provide the first 15 pages only).
  
  

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.

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.