Legal Analyst - Rule Writer
Legal Analyst - Rule Writer
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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
We are looking for results-oriented driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.
At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent science-based environmental regulation; and clear equitable engagement and communication; with integrity respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality today and for future generations.
We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission.
LEGAL ANALYST - RULE WRITER
Address:
Waste Programs Division
1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $80K-$85K
Grade: 24
Closing Date:Open until filled
At ADEQ our mission/vision is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. We will accomplish this through consistent science-based environmental regulation; and clear equitable engagement and communication; with integrity respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency; because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality today and for future generations. We are looking for an ESS 4 Legal Analyst Rule Writer to help drive our agency towards accomplishing this mission/vision.
The Legal Analyst - Rule Writer will support compliance functionality will help implement legislative changes and will produce rules and reports to comply with statutory requirements. This position will support senior leadership through process improvements policy recommendations special initiatives and other assignments as required.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Maricopa County Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Perform legal research and analysis; present arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; analyze and draft legislative measures and rules.
Draft environmental regulations.
Provides leadership in implementation of the Arizona Management System and continuous improvement through coaching facilitation and investigation of Section standard work and practices.
Ensure adherence to regulatory and statutory requirements for issuing regulations.
Make recommendations concerning compliance and legal issues.
Assist with impact analyses of new laws and rules.
Knowledge of Federal and State environmental regulations.
Ability to conduct research using state and federal codes and registers.
Ability to reason logically and develop effective solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical staff.
Skilled and effective communicator both verbal and written to both internal and external customers including writing technical reports giving presentations and facilitation of meetings.
Ability to work effectively with various management/leadership teams throughout the Agency.
Ability to read interpret write and apply laws rules standards policies and procedures while ensuring well-supported and sound conclusions.
Juris Doctor Degree (required)
Bachelors degree or higher in environmental engineering environmental resource management or environmental science preferred
5 years legal experience (JD may substitute for 3-4 years experience)
Experience with State and Federal environmental regulations legal or regulatory research agency policies and processes or other regulatory knowledge is preferred.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona there are:
10 paid holidays per year
Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life short-term and long-term disability
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
ASRS Lifetime Benefits
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
