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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 1 week ago

Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director (Legal)(Environmental Quality)

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $157K/yr

4+ years exp

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking an Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director (Legal) to lead the legal team supporting the Environmental Quality Branch. This role involves providing legal guidance, managing a team of attorneys, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Directs staff and operations of the office

Coordinates, plans and manages office activities

Formulates and implements office goals and objectives

Reviews and evaluates effectiveness of established or proposed policies and/or programs, assesses options, develops recommendations for improvement and drafts policy statements and regulations

Evaluates staff

Prepares or assists in development of office budget

Serves as liaison with other operating units, agencies, municipal, state and federal governments who might impact on program activities

Performs a variety of difficult, complex and sensitive legal work

Researches and advises Commissioner and senior level staff on matters pertaining to legislation, regulations, enforcement, administrative procedures and adjudication

Drafts legislation and regulations

Conducts hearings and prepares decisions

Coordinates and negotiates resolution of enforcement actions

Assists staff and Office of the Attorney General with court preparation

Provides assistance to staff in regard to enforcement issues and orders and civil penalties

Prepares reports and correspondence

Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

AttorneyEnvironmental LawAdministrative LawLegal ResearchTeam ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Licensed to practice law in the State of CT

Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law including administrative law with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and /or regulatory programs

One (1) year of the General Experience must have included responsibility for performing energy or environmental protection work

Preferred

Experience working with principals and subject matter experts through legal issues in a fast-paced environment

Experience preparing written legal communications entailing legal research and analysis, including memoranda of law, legal briefs, decisions or opinions for judicial or administrative proceedings

Experience leading teams and managing projects, including the review and oversight of the work product and performance of legal personnel

Experience with administrative processes and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, including drafting or promulgating regulations, participating in or adjudicating contested case proceedings, or participating in administrative appeals

Experience in administrative or judicial proceedings in state or federal forums

Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to achieve client's objectives

Experience independently preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts

Experience drafting, reviewing or implementing legislation or regulations to include engagement with internal personnel as well as external stakeholders

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

A healthy work/life balance to all employees

The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.