Division Chief - Public Lands Conservation Division Olympia
Division Chief - Public Lands Conservation Division Olympia
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More Information About the Attorney Generals Office
All employees and volunteers of the Washington State Attorney Generals Office serve a crucial role in the protection of the state its people and resources thereby providing an incomparable degree of job satisfaction. The AGO is composed of diverse collegial and supremely talented legal professionals who are resolute in their commitment to public service and share the common goal of advancing the public interest. For more information about the AGO we encourage you to review the Offices Annual Report which can be found HERE and view THIS VIDEO.
Benefit and Compensation Details
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy lifework balance as well as a respectful inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
- Competitive salary within the given salary range $164846 $170316.
- A competitive benefit package that includes:
- Affordable medical plan options including vision benefits
- Dental benefits covered 100
- Retirement plan (employee/employer contribution)
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- 11 paid holidays and 1 personal holiday
- 8 hours sick leave accrual per month
- 9.33 hours to start then up to 16.67 hours of annual leave accrual per month (based on years of state service)
- Flex schedules and telecommuting options
- The AGO will pay the general bar dues of someone who begins their assignment on or before January 31st
- Qualifying Employer for Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- A formal AAG mentoring program that complements the AGOs inherently collegial and supportive environment
- Health and wellness program
- Training and career development program that provides CLE credits and is recognized for its excellence and efficacy by AGOs nationwide
* * * * * * * * * * * *The Public Lands and Conservation Division consists of 26 attorneys and 13 professional staff. The division represents the Commissioner of Public Lands the Washington State Department of Natural Resources the Board of Natural Resources the Forest Practices Board the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. It also represents the state in complex natural resource litigation and assists local prosecutors in the criminal enforcement of fish and wildlife laws.
Duties
The work of the division is a diverse mix of litigation and client advice. The division represents the state before all levels of state and federal courts and in administrative tribunals on varied issues including permitting legislation rulemaking and enforcement matters. The largest areas of practice are public lands management real property law and land acquisition land use fish and wildlife resource management endangered species habitat protection tribal issues hydropower licensing law enforcement civil forfeiture contracts regulatory permitting and administrative procedures.
The Division Chief is responsible for the overall management of the division and ensures delivery of legal services to these client agencies and officials. The Division Chief serves as the primary legal advisor to the Commissioner of Public Lands and the Department of Natural Resources and may be called upon to advise the Attorney General and the Governors Office on issues within the scope of the divisions work. The Division Chief is also a member of the Leadership Team of the Attorney Generals Office and is responsible for contributing to and supporting the overall mission of the office. While the position is located in Olympia some travel around the state is expected.
The attorney hired for this position will join a division that works together to provide quality legal services to clients that work on complex environmental and natural resource issues and that values problem solving and teamwork. The division is composed of exceptional and dedicated attorneys and professional staff all of whom share the goal of providing exceptional legal services. The divisions culture is diverse respectful and professional and would be an excellent fit for someone who seeks to make a difference. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide direct legal services to clients on highprofile legal issues as well as mentor others within the division and throughout the AGO.
Qualifications
In addition to meeting the requirements to serve as an Assistant Attorney General we are seeking candidates who have experience in civil or criminal litigation client advice administrative and other areas of law relevant to government operations. Legal services provided by the Public Lands and Conservation Division include both client advice and litigation in state and federal courts as well as administrative tribunals.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated abilities and experience in the following areas:- Experience in civil or criminal litigation and client advice including expertise in a government practice such as administrative procedures open public meetings and public records;
- Experience in substantive areas of law relevant to the division practice;
- The ability to develop and carry out systemic approaches to litigation matters as well as organizational and budget issues;
- The ability to coordinate and manage issues of a diverse legal nature and complexity;
- Effective problemsolving skills with experience providing proactive practical and creative solutions while maintaining perspective and resilience;
- Experience providing independent sound legal advice on a wide variety of complex issues to knowledgeable highlevel clients;
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate and foster teamwork as well as establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers while promoting a working environment that is collaborative diverse in perspective inclusive and innovative; and
- Demonstrated leadership skills and competence in mentoring and supervising attorneys and professional staff including the ability to build respect and trust as well as provide timely recognition and constructive feedback.
Applicants must have graduated from a law school accredited by the ABA or completed the WSBAs Rule 6 Law Clerk Program; and be licensed to practice law in Washington state. (Applicants who meet the other stated qualifications and areactivelypursuing admission by motion will also be considered. The AGO seeks applicants who are committed to public service as demonstrated by an applicants background talents attitude and enthusiasm for public law practice. The AGO greatly encourages celebrates and values diversity appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment strengthens positive relationships with the local community and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfill its mission of providing excellent independent and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and protecting the rights of its people.Supplemental Information
Salary range for this position is $164846 $170316. Division Chief salaries are based on experience qualifications and are commensurate with comparable positions in the AGO. This position is exempt from representation by the Association of Washington Assistant Attorneys General/Washington Federation of State Employees AFSCME Council28 AFLCIO. A competitive state benefits package is also offered which includes a choice of medical/dental insurance plans retirement life and basic longterm disability insurance. In addition there are nonfinancial benefits that include working in a collaborative and supportive work environment where professional development and worklife balance are highly valued. The health safety and professional satisfaction of all AGO staff and volunteers is critical to fulfilling the mission of the AGO to provide exceptional legal services. Complementing and fostering this goal is a longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship as evidenced in the AGOsenvironmental policies.
Interested applicants must apply by hitting the apply button above. In addition to the online application one must upload via the system and preferably as PDFs:
- A letter of interest;
- Resume;
- Law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); and
- Writing sample 10 pages or less).
If you have questions about this position or wish to learn more about it before applying you are welcome to contactDeputy Attorney General Erika Uhl ator via email at .
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Honoring diversity equity and inclusion means that as an agency and as individuals we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful safe and supportive working environment. Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds cultures and attributes can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.
The AGO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national originhonorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory metal or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at . Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at orwww.washingtonrelay.
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