Attorney 4

Section 76-Innovative Procurement                                            

76/50684343/Att4/02.03.25-BH 

This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), and/or Public-Private Partnership (P3) project delivery methods; Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program and other means of innovative financing; regulatory practice. 

 **Special Entrance Rate (SER)**

Attorney 4 - $2,704.80/biweekly** 

Progressive Premium Pay for hours actually worked**

0 months to less than 2 years - $1.00/hour

2 years to less than 4 years - $1.50/hour

4 years or greater - $2.00/hour

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx    

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.    

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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

*For further information about this vacancy contact:

Anna Hanks

Innovative Procurement Program Director

1201 Capitol Access Rd.Baton Rouge, LA 70802

225-379-1726

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. 

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Function of Work:
To serve as a senior attorney in a legal unit and serve as a specialist of the most complex law areas.

Level of Work:
Program Manager.

Supervision Received:
Broad review from an Attorney--Deputy General Counsel 1 or equivalent/higher ranking attorney, administrative law judge, or other agency administrator/executive. Note: Attorney 4's should not report to an Attorney Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised:
May supervise a lower ranking attorney or administrative law judge.

Location of Work:
May be used by all agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from other Attorney jobs by the level of independence exercised, supervision received, supervision exercised, and the complexity of the specialized programmatic areas or hearings conducted.  The Attorney 4 is intended to be a specialist level. Not all staff level positions will be allocated to the Attorney 4 job.

Differs from Deputy General Counsel 1 by subordinate relationship.

Examples of Work:

This position serves as DOTD's legal specialist in the areas of Innovative Finance and Project Delivery Methods.  The incumbent reports directly to the Director of Innovative Procurement and provides legal counsel and support to the Secretary, Executive Staff, and Legal Section in matters related to Innovative Procurement practices such as Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Alternative Project Delivery, and Tolling.  

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.  

50%   Advises in all aspects of innovative finance and project development including strategic planning, risk assessment, procurement, contract drafting, negotiation, administration and claims resolution. Prepares and reviews the preparations and negotiations for solicitation and procurement activities for complex projects developed under innovative delivery models.  

30%   Serves as lead attorney for project development activities (i.e. risk assessment, Value for Money (VFM) analysis, financial and technical feasibility analysis, etc.). Provides reports and recommendations to the executive staff for the appropriate delivery model.  

10%   Develops an Implementation Manual and Guidelines and develops draft policies and procedures for DOTD use. Coordinates with other divisions to ensure procurement policies are followed.   

5%   Actively stays abreast of developments in innovative finance and project delivery methods.  

5%   Other duties as assigned by the Executive, General and Deputy General counsels, including, but not limited to, disaster/emergency support activities.