Assistant General Counsel

Description of Work This is an anticipated vacancy.
This position is expected to be available on 1/27/2024.
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is one of the largest state agencies, with almost 5,000 employees and approximately 14,000 National Guard soldiers.
Thousands of juveniles are under the supervision of the Division of Juvenile Justice.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws, constitutional provisions, administrative rules and regulations, court decisions, and other precedents impacting the department’s policies and operational procedures.
This section drafts departmental rules and regulations, operational guidelines, contracts, department-sponsored legislation, and other legal documents.
Attorneys in the OGC provide oral and written responses to inquiries by federal, state and local officials including legislators, judicial officials, law enforcement personnel, and citizens about the department’s policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces.
The OGC advises the Secretary and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department.
As an advisor for DPS, this position is responsible the following: Providing legal advice, liability prevention strategies, and risk management services in diverse areas.
Conducting training in high liability areas for law enforcement divisions within DPS.
Plays a critical role in liability reduction for DPS.
This is accomplished through development, distribution and/or presentation of training for the law enforcement divisions within DPS.
Attending monthly meetings with several DPS Divisions for the specific purpose of issue-spotting potential and current liability, and then following-up on that liability by developing a plan to address the issue.
General day-to-day involvement with DPS employees, management, and the general counsel and attorneys in the Office of the Attorney General, including advising on the formulation of policies, procedures and rules and review of those policies, procedures and rules to ensure compliance with constitutional and statutory constraints and current accepted practices and procedures.
Addressing documents such as policies and procedures which correspond with the training material.
Responding on behalf of the Department, to subpoenas, court orders and other requests for records, including confidential personnel and records of criminal investigations.
Reviewing contracts for various divisions with DPS.
Rendering legal advice regarding complex statutes, constitutional issues, and many unique issues without legal precedent.
Serving as a liaison between DPS and the Attorney General’s Office and providing guidance as necessary or requested regarding statutes, policies and rules applicable.
Serving as a policy advisor to DPS regarding potential litigation against or on behalf of individual employees and divisions of DPS and settlement.
Upon request, assisting the Attorney General’s Office in preparation and attend mediations as a Departmental representative.
This position may be asked to do the following: Review or draft legislative proposals to ensure they are consistent with the Governor’s and DPS’s initiatives and agenda.
Assist the General Counsel and other DPS employees in articulating departmental goals regarding diverse DPS matters to the legislative.
Advise, assist, and attend meetings at the request of DPS’s legislative team.
This position is expected to operate with own judgment, skills and initiative with periodic general review from the supervisor.
Attorney must work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines in response to workflow.
Instructions are usually verbal and general in nature, requiring this employee to do the necessary planning and research.
Work occasionally requires travel within the state.
This position qualifies 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.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
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.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 the following: Legal experience 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 oshr.
nc.
gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and two 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.
Supplemental and Contact 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 Certification The 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 Prohibitions (Download PDF reader) Per NC General Statute 143B-972.
1 (Download PDF reader), 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.
com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Sue Bathgate at susan.
bathgate@ncdps.
gov.