Legal Counsel (Program Compliance)
Air Quality Development Authority See More Job Openings by This Employer
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) is a non-regulatory, state-level governmental agency created to help Ohio businesses and communities comply with clean air regulations and meet their sustainability goals. Since its creation in 1970, OAQDA has worked to improve air quality by supporting businesses, creating jobs, and improving communities while enhancing the health and safety of all Ohioans. OAQDA administers several financing programs for industrial and commercial entities, small businesses, and local communities that may include energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, recycling and solid waste disposal, and pollution mitigation. To date, it has awarded more than $8 billion to finance air quality projects. For more information about OAQDA and its services, please visit ohioairquality.org.
This is a Full-Time, Permanent, FLSA Exempt, Exempt position (may include promotion, transfer or demotion).
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
- Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.
Background Information:
- The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
- The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
The Legal Counsel position plays an important part at the agency. In this role, you will be responsible for\:
- Assisting the Executive Director, senior leadership, and Authority Members in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies for financial assistance programs
- Providing legal advice to ensure compliance with federal funding regulations, including EPA terms and conditions
- Conducting legal due diligence on project applications and serving as the primary contact for U.S. EPA waiver requests (e.g., Buy American)
- Drafting and finalizing loan, escrow, and PACE agreements with businesses, nonprofits, and government entities
- Reviewing legislation and drafting proposed laws or administrative rules as needed
- Coordinating with outside general counsel on agency representation
- Responding to legal and compliance inquiries from government officials and the public
- Assisting staff and counsel with resolving complex legal and regulatory questions
- Preparing and delivering legal training and presentations for agency staff, businesses, and stakeholders
- Managing records requests and serving as Records Management Officer for public records retention
- Providing high-level customer service and collaborating with internal and external partners
- Performing other related duties as assigned
This position is unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3706.04
- Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in business administration, management, public administration, science or related field
- At least 5 years of experience managing federal funding programs and/or interpreting federal requirements (e.g. Buy American, Prevailing Wage)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous State Government Experience
- Knowledge of clean air technologies (e.g. solar, energy efficiency), Property Assessed Clean Energy, lending and project financing structures
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