Assistant Attorney General/Attorney III - Environmental (60010276)
State of North Carolina See More Job Openings by This Employer
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The Commission, Coastal and Administrative Section is responsible for representing various commissions and boards, such as the Environmental Management Commission, the Coastal Resources Commission, and the Marine Fisheries Commission. The section also represents the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and its divisions and units in cases arising under the Coastal Area Management Act (and related acts), the transfer of surface water between river basin, and in personnel matters. It also handles the collection of civil penalties assessed by DEQ and administers the Attorney General’s Environmental Enhancement Grant program.
This position is responsible for representing all aspects of administrative and civil litigation, legal advice in non-litigation matters, and legal advice to the citizen commissions at regular meetings. The position also prepares and argues criminal appellate cases, responds to inquiries and requests for legal assistance from the General Assembly, the Governor, and other public officials, and responds to public inquiries. The position provides essential services to DEQ and the Attorney General’s Office related to matters in litigation, and non-litigation matters, including serving as the lead attorney responsible for advising DEQ regarding personnel matters.
This position requires travel, including overnight travel, as part of its assigned duties.
Work Schedule:
The regular work schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The caseload and other responsibilities may occasionally require that additional hours be worked. Hybrid telework opportunities are available for this position.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is LG08. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. Please detail ALL work history including non-state service experience. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY or MAY NOT result.
THE STARTING SALARY FOR A NEW HIRE TO THIS POSITION IS LIMITED TO THE RECRUITMENT RANGE OF $84,878 to $105,336. Salary offers for the selected candidate are based on the candidate's education and experience related to the position, as well as our agency budget and equity.
The State of North Carolina offers employer-paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at Employee Benefits.
- $84,878 - $148,537/year
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Thorough knowledge of environmental case, statutory, regulatory and common law is required, with an additional emphasis on State and federal requirements for the protection of water quality, administrative and criminal law.
Thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure is necessary.
The attorney must possess the ability to:
conduct civil or criminal litigation in trial and appellate courts;
interpret and apply laws, constitutions, statutes, regulations, court decisions, legal principles and other precedent;
analyze facts, evidence, legal principles and legal instruments;
express arguments and conclusions clearly and logically in oral and written form;
recognize significant issues and creatively develop strategy and tactics in case;
analyze legal problems and render informal and formal opinions;
and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. NOTE: GS 114-2 and 114-6 make it the duty of the Attorney General of NC to represent the State of North Carolina in all litigation unless another statute specifically states otherwise.
Management preferences: Management prefers a candidate with experience representing independent government boards and commissions, familiarity with Roberts’ Rules, and experience with environmental litigation and programs. Familiarity with the State Personnel Act and personnel litigation experience is also preferred.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603 How to Apply
Please be sure to complete the application in full.
Note the following: If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date
Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.
Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.
Transcripts: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. A copy of your transcripts indicating the degree received can be uploaded with your application.
If a transcript has been requested, your application will be considered incomplete if you do not provide one. Using a photograph of your diploma is not acceptable.
Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.
Any licenses or certificates must be included in the appropriate section of the application form.
Veterans Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Application status: To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks. All applicants will be notified by email once a position is filled.
NeoGov Help Line: If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the NC DOJ Human Resources office.
The NC Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The NC Department of Justice uses Merit-Based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Department of Justice
Human Resources Office
Lisa Sasser, Recruitment Specialist
114 W. Edenton Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
919-716-6490
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
