Atlantic Conservation Coalition Staff Attorney

This is a time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 60 months. Time limited employees are eligible for State Benefits. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview.

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy.

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This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking an enthusiastic team member to be part of our wonderful organization! The Atlantic Conservation Coalition Staff Attorney provides a full range of legal services for DNCR’s Atlantic Conservation Coalition (ACC) program. Given the nature of the ACC projects, a primary area of focus of this position will be real property and legal aspects of federal and state grant administration and human resources. This position reports directly to the Agency General Counsel. The variety and complexity of duties are diverse. These functions require extensive knowledge of case, statutory, regulatory, and common law. This position must interpret and apply statutes, constitutional provisions, administrative regulations, and precedents to complex legal issues and render sound legal advice. This is a full time, time-limited position, subject to funding availability, which may last up to 60 months.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide legal counsel, advice, and support to the ACC Director and staff on federal and state statutes, case law, rules, regulations, and policies as they pertain to the duties, legal rights, and obligations associated with the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Provide counsel and render legal opinions on grant administration, contracts, real property, public records, civil, appellate, and other laws in areas of assignment.
• Advise and support various real property matters related to coordination and completion of grant-funded projects of all coalition partners and subgrantees including Maryland Department of the Environment, South Carolina Office of Resilience, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, The Nature Conservancy, the NC Coastal Federation, NC State Parks, NC Division of Land and Water Stewardship, Duke University, the Sustainable Forestry and Land Retention Project, and NC Forest Service.
• If warranted, analyze cases and support researching, planning, developing, and executing an effective litigation strategy to achieve desired results.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typically work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (flexible schedule totaling 40 hours per week).

Salary

• $73,208 - $128,113/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Management Prefers:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state case law, statutory law, and regulatory law.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex legal problems, developing case strategies and/or rendering sound legal advice, especially in the area of real property.
• Demonstrated experience in writing clear, concise, and organized legal documents, letters, and/or memoranda.
• Demonstrated experience working with counsel representing multiple states, agencies, and/or non-profits.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar

AND

One year of 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

How to Apply

Division Description:

The Atlantic Conservation Coalition office oversees the implementation of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Governor Cooper's Executive Order 305 (An Order to Protect and Restore North Carolina's Critical Natural and Working Lands). The application proposes 21 shovel-ready projects to protect and restore high-carbon coastal habitats and peatlands to maximize carbon sequestration and coastal resilience benefits, and protect, restore, and develop agricultural and forest land, promoting sustainable forestry management practices to increase carbon sequestration.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

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.

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Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Devyn Kirksey

109 East Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27610

Phone: 919-814-6670

employment@dncr.nc.gov

Benefits

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.