Connecticut
Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director (Legal) - #250923-1752MP-001
Connecticut, New Britain, Connecticut, us, 06051
Overview
Introduction 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 opportunity for an Office Director (Legal) with the Office of Legal Counsel. This role will support the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP), which comprises the Offices of Energy Supply and Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Broadband, Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits, Building and Transportation Decarbonization and Federal and Regional Energy Policy. BETP develops an integrated state-wide energy policy and plans to promote a cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy future for Connecticut. If you are licensed to practice law in the State of CT and seeking the next step in your legal career, we invite you to apply. Position highlights Location: New Britain, CT (hybrid work schedule available) • Schedule: full-time (40 hours/week) Our agency DEEP is charged with conserving, protecting and improving the state’s natural resources and environment, and making cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy available for residents and businesses. DEEP supports rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs while fostering a sustainable future. Learn more about DEEP here. Your Role
As an Office Director (Legal), you will perform diverse and mission-driven work in a dynamic environment, including but not limited to: Providing legal services to the Commissioner and agency personnel related to affordable, clean and reliable energy resources, telecommunication and broadband services, weatherization assistance, conservation and load management, building retrofits, and more. Performing general counsel duties regarding legislation and regulations, contracting, litigation, ethics, employment and open records matters. Providing advice and support to the Office of the Commissioner on 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. Selection Plan and Important Details
Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Please include your credentials within your application. Assistance and resources for applying: Applicant Tips, Applicant Reference Library, and prerequisites for applying are available in the posting. Before you apply: meet minimum qualifications by the closing date; specify qualifications on the application. Educational credits must be from accredited institutions. If located outside the U.S., provide documentation for foreign education equivalencies via the contacting person listed in the posting. Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; other documents may be requested later. Additional details: select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work; ensure timely submission by the posting deadline; late submissions are rarely accepted unless documented events prevented timely submission. Salary calculations vary by state branch. The official apply method is via the Apply/Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. After you apply: you may be asked to complete Referral Questions; prepare for an interview using the Interview Preparation Guide; stay updated via your JobAps Personal Status Board. This vacancy may be used to fill future vacancies in this job class and will be filled in accordance with applicable employment rules. All offered positions are governed by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees. Questions? Reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov for recruitment questions or updates. Purpose of Job Class In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Office of Consumer Counsel, directs the staff and programs of an office. Examples of Duties
Provide diverse legal services to the Office of the Commissioner, including drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, contracts and agreements, legal memoranda, rulings, orders, final decisions, and other written communications. Manage, mentor, evaluate and support a legal team of attorneys and paralegals. Provide legal advice related to environmental, energy and administrative law matters. Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General on questions of law and litigation management. Research complex legal issues; respond to FOI requests and ethics-related inquiries; interpret statutes, regulations, rulings, and contracts. Support efforts to provide affordable and clean energy equitably; advise agency leadership and technical staff. Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply complex state and federal environmental, energy and conservation laws and programs. Ability to apply agency policies, environmental and energy principles, and administrative law; strong management, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to lead and direct programs. Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law including administrative law with responsibility for researching, developing, planning and reviewing legislative and/or regulatory programs. Special Experience:
One (1) year of general experience must include responsibility for performing energy or environmental protection work. Preferred Qualifications
Experience independently preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts; writing legal communications including memoranda, briefs, and opinions for proceedings. Experience in administrative or judicial proceedings at state or federal levels; collaboration with subject matter experts; advising institutional clients; familiarity with administrative processes and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act. Experience leading teams and managing projects, including oversight of work products and personnel performance. Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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Introduction 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 opportunity for an Office Director (Legal) with the Office of Legal Counsel. This role will support the Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP), which comprises the Offices of Energy Supply and Infrastructure, Telecommunications and Broadband, Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits, Building and Transportation Decarbonization and Federal and Regional Energy Policy. BETP develops an integrated state-wide energy policy and plans to promote a cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy future for Connecticut. If you are licensed to practice law in the State of CT and seeking the next step in your legal career, we invite you to apply. Position highlights Location: New Britain, CT (hybrid work schedule available) • Schedule: full-time (40 hours/week) Our agency DEEP is charged with conserving, protecting and improving the state’s natural resources and environment, and making cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable energy available for residents and businesses. DEEP supports rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs while fostering a sustainable future. Learn more about DEEP here. Your Role
As an Office Director (Legal), you will perform diverse and mission-driven work in a dynamic environment, including but not limited to: Providing legal services to the Commissioner and agency personnel related to affordable, clean and reliable energy resources, telecommunication and broadband services, weatherization assistance, conservation and load management, building retrofits, and more. Performing general counsel duties regarding legislation and regulations, contracting, litigation, ethics, employment and open records matters. Providing advice and support to the Office of the Commissioner on 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. Selection Plan and Important Details
Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Please include your credentials within your application. Assistance and resources for applying: Applicant Tips, Applicant Reference Library, and prerequisites for applying are available in the posting. Before you apply: meet minimum qualifications by the closing date; specify qualifications on the application. Educational credits must be from accredited institutions. If located outside the U.S., provide documentation for foreign education equivalencies via the contacting person listed in the posting. Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process; other documents may be requested later. Additional details: select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work; ensure timely submission by the posting deadline; late submissions are rarely accepted unless documented events prevented timely submission. Salary calculations vary by state branch. The official apply method is via the Apply/Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. After you apply: you may be asked to complete Referral Questions; prepare for an interview using the Interview Preparation Guide; stay updated via your JobAps Personal Status Board. This vacancy may be used to fill future vacancies in this job class and will be filled in accordance with applicable employment rules. All offered positions are governed by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees. Questions? Reach out to Samantha Rivera at Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov for recruitment questions or updates. Purpose of Job Class In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and Office of Consumer Counsel, directs the staff and programs of an office. Examples of Duties
Provide diverse legal services to the Office of the Commissioner, including drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, contracts and agreements, legal memoranda, rulings, orders, final decisions, and other written communications. Manage, mentor, evaluate and support a legal team of attorneys and paralegals. Provide legal advice related to environmental, energy and administrative law matters. Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General on questions of law and litigation management. Research complex legal issues; respond to FOI requests and ethics-related inquiries; interpret statutes, regulations, rulings, and contracts. Support efforts to provide affordable and clean energy equitably; advise agency leadership and technical staff. Knowledge, Skill and Ability
Extensive knowledge of and ability to apply complex state and federal environmental, energy and conservation laws and programs. Ability to apply agency policies, environmental and energy principles, and administrative law; strong management, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to lead and direct programs. Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law including administrative law with responsibility for researching, developing, planning and reviewing legislative and/or regulatory programs. Special Experience:
One (1) year of general experience must include responsibility for performing energy or environmental protection work. Preferred Qualifications
Experience independently preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts; writing legal communications including memoranda, briefs, and opinions for proceedings. Experience in administrative or judicial proceedings at state or federal levels; collaboration with subject matter experts; advising institutional clients; familiarity with administrative processes and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act. Experience leading teams and managing projects, including oversight of work products and personnel performance. Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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