Legal Consultant I

JOB This posting is for multiple vacancies: positions 60080820 and 65036829These are full-time positions (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
These positions qualify for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of a State Teleworking Program.
Any telework will be under the conditions of the State Teleworking Program Policy, and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time at the employer’s sole discretion.
Note to Current State Employees: The salary grade for this position is LG06.
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.
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 result.
The Legal Consultant I position is responsible for providing legal advice, liability prevention strategies and risk management services in diverse areas related to the policy and practices of the Commission.
The position represents the Commission in 20-30 violation cases per month and in contested cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings and acts as an in-house counsel to the ABC Commission staff.
This position handles inquiries and legal problems (including contract review) presented by more than 250 beer and wine wholesalers and 1,200 out-of-state importers, wineries and breweries.
Inquiries range from simple questions on the hours of sale to more complex questions of how to lawfully bring non-approved wines from foreign countries into North Carolina and what the tax implications are for such a transaction.
Local government officials call to discuss the impact of proposed local zoning ordinances and the types of retail businesses that can operate within the zones.
Local ABC Boards seek advice on the proper procedure to purchase real property or how to terminate a contract to purchase parcels of real estate.
This position requires the ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions; analyze facts, evidence and legal documents; and the ability to express legal interpretations or conclusions of law clearly and logically in oral and written form.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other persons contacted in the course of work.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.
We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
(Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept.
of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.
) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of administrative law.
Working knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the programmatic or administrative areas to which the position is assigned.
Considerable knowledge of the programmatic principles and/or technical concepts, procedures and terminologies related to the area to which the position is assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept.
of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, please click this link for specific certification requirements: Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor CertificationThe NC Dept.
of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept.
of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.
" Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements in the Division of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention: PREA Hiring and Promotion ProhibitionsPer NC General Statute 143B-972.
1, applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).
This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status.
" If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.
If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.
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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Sue Bathgate at sue.
bathgate@ncdps.
gov.