ASST DIR & CHF LEG COUN (DEM) at State of careers Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

133541.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Administrative Direction, Supervision, Planning, Coordination, Implementation, Liaison Work, Legal Research, Drafting, Policy Formulation, Judicial Enforcement, Permit Applications, Legislation, Regulations, Resource Maximization, Case Prosecution

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Environmental Management Division Legal Salary $115,008.00 - $133,541.00 Job Profile JC-02990900-99 - Assistant Director & Chief Legal Counsel (DEM) (Non-Union Executive Branch) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday thru Friday; 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Opening Date February 7, 2026 Closing Date February 16, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR100860 ASST DIR & CHF LEG COUN (DEM) (Open) Pay Grade C00141 A Classification Assistant Director & Chief Legal Counsel Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist the Director of Environmental Management in the overall planning and administration of all departmental activities particularly in regard to the application and implementation of all legal aspects; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Director with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed through conferences and submitted reports for conformance with policy, provisions of law, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: To plan, organize, and direct the work of a staff of legal, technical, and clerical personnel. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To perform responsible administrative and supervisory work assisting the Director in planning, coordinating, implementing and controlling the functions of the various divisions of the Department of Environmental Management. To assist the Director in the examination of plans, programs and services that will identify needs and resources and reduce duplication, in effectiveness. To perform required liaison work with advocacy groups, state departments, federal agencies, local governments and private citizens to coordinate various services and maximize resources in developing programs. To review existing laws, proposed legislation, rules and regulations and to report thereon to the Director. To attend meetings and conferences involving federal, state and local officials, professionals and the public; as required to represent the Director at such meetings or conferences. To provide legal assistance to the Director as required in the carrying out of their responsibilities. To supervise and conduct administrative adjudication, together with subsequent judicial enforcement appeals, if any regarding applications for permits and licenses the Department is authorized to lease. To serve as a Chief Legal Officer for the Department of Environmental Management with responsibility for directing the work of a staff engaged in providing legal advice and services for the Department. To be responsible for the work of the staff of the Office of Legal Services engaged in: providing legal opinions to the Director and staff of the Department; preparing for the director draft material for proposed amendments to the Acts administered y the Department; and drafting rules and regulations concerning the provisions of such Acts; development of manuals of precedents based upon policy statements of the Director for the guidance of all individuals making decisions under such Acts; preparing legal guides on specific matters for the personnel of the Department; and developing and planning a legislative program. To prosecute cases before and state courts. To participate in the formulation and effectuation of overall legal policy; to be responsible for the planning and programming of divisional activities; and to coordinate such activities with overall departmental activities. To supervise and conduct administrative adjudication, together with subsequent judicial enforcement actions, regarding persons who violate any of the laws or rules or regulations administered by the Department. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the provisions of the Rhode Island General Laws administered by the Department; the ability to interpret the provisions of such Acts and to prepare opinions relating thereto for use in the administration of the functions of the Department; the ability to prepare, or direct the preparation of, briefs, and rulings and miscellaneous legal documents; the ability to draft rules and regulations having the force and effect of laws, consistent with the purpose and provisions of these Acts; the ability to exercise independent judgement in making decisions in unusual cases involving legal matters; the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the work of a staff of workers including attorneys engaged in handling departmental matters of a legal nature; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited law school; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible administrative and supervisory capacity within a legal services program involving the interpretation of law and the application of pertinent laws, rules and regulations decisions, or policies. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be a member of the Rhode Island Bar and must maintain such membership as a condition of employment. Supplemental Information GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist the Director of Environmental Management in the overall planning and administration of all departmental activities particularly in regard to the application and implementation of all legal aspects; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Director with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is reviewed through conferences and submitted reports for conformance with policy, provisions of law, rules and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: To plan, organize, and direct the work of a staff of legal, technical, and clerical personnel. Benefits For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/. Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Environmental Management in planning and administering departmental activities, particularly regarding legal aspects. Supervise a staff of legal, technical, and clerical personnel while providing legal assistance and conducting administrative adjudication.