Deputy General Counsel

AgencyNC State Highway PatrolDivisionNC State Highway PatrolJob Classification TitleAgency General Counsel I (NS)Position Number60030924GradeLG09About UsThe North Carolina State Highway Patrol's primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state's traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.Description of WorkThe NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) is seeking a well-rounded, focused-driven individual to join our team as Deputy General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel acts as a senior legal advisor for the State Highway Patrol and is a member of the Commander's Executive staff.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $96,513-$162,000 Salary Grade:LG09Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits Click here to see the Total Compensation CalculatorThis position is located at512 N. Salisbury StreetRaleigh, NC 27610Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Handles providing legal counsel and representation on the department’s most complex, novel, and sensitive legal issues.Provides legal counsel and consultation to executive management as it selects strategic managerial courses of action and when management is resolving major or highly technical operational and programmatic challenges.Provides legal advice and support which includes reviewing operational policies and procedures and recommending revisions to policies and procedures considering changes in federal and state case law and statutes.Responds to legislative inquiries, drafts proposed legislation and meets with legislators upon request.Gives legal advice to the Human Resources Office regarding employment matters. This position gives legal advice to the Public Information Office for responses to public records requests. Drafts or reviews departmental policies and contracts.Serves as the on-call legal advisor for the Commander, executive management, and division directors.Monitors pending litigation against the Department and provides technical assistance to the Attorney General’s Office. This aid includes the development of effective litigation strategies and redrafting of documents submitted to state and federal courts.Responsible for providing advice on the merits of litigation, settlement, and appeal to the Commander and executive management for cases involving the Department. In performing this function, the Deputy General Counsel advises management of likely settlement value and terms.To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Thorough knowledge of statutory, case and regulatory lawThorough knowledge of management principles, techniques and practices of the agency’s organization and objectivesSkill in directing employees and programs in various areas of responsibilityAbility to interpret and apply laws, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisionsAbility to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinionsAbility to creatively develop case strategy and tacticsAbility to plan and support the development of othersPosition/Physical Requirements:Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pmNote: Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:Criminal Background InvestigationDrug Screening TestPlease note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State BarANDfour 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.The NC State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.https://www.ncshp.gov/The Mission of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol is to protect our State with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol will excel as a national leader in public service through innovative law enforcement, strategic preparedness, and community engagement.The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides 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 a