Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director (Legal)

Are you an Attorney who is committed to making Connecticut a great place to live and work?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), has an exciting opportunity for an Office Director (Legal) position with the Office of Legal Counsel.

This role will support the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP), consists of the Offices of Energy Supply and Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Broadband, Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits, Building and Transportation Decarbonization and Federal and Regional Energy Policy.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• LOCATION: this position is based in New Britain, CT and offers some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.
• SCHEDULE: this is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Visit our NEW State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities;
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees;
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

YOUR ROLE

• Performing wide ranging general counsel duties regarding legislation and regulations, as well as contracting, litigation, ethics, employment and open records matters.

• Providing advice and support to the Office of the Commissioner relating to administrative dockets before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

• Drafting and reviewing strategic reports and plans.

More details can be found in the class specification.

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:

• Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Please include your credentials within your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

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BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Samantha Rivera via email at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

• Considerable knowledge of
  • and ability to interpret and apply relevant complex state and federal environmental, energy and conservation laws, statutes, regulations and programs;
  • and ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures;
  • environmental protection and energy principles, practices and issues;
• Knowledge of
  • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
  • administrative law;
• Considerable
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Skill in researching and preparing matters involving contested cases;
• Analytical, negotiation and organizational skills;
• Ability to initiate and direct programs.

• Experience independently preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts;
• • Experience preparing written legal communications entailing legal research and analysis, including memoranda of law, legal briefs, decisions or opinions for judicial or administrative proceedings;
• • Experience in administrative or judicial proceedings in state or federal forums;
• • Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to achieve client’s objectives;
• • Experience advising institutional clients concerning legal approaches;
• • Experience with administrative processes and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, including drafting or promulgating regulations, participating in or adjudicating contested case proceedings, or participating in administrative appeals; and
• • Experience leading teams and managing projects, including the review and oversight of the work product and performance of legal personnel.