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About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrols primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1600 troopers who cover nearly 80000 miles of North Carolina roadways more than any other state except addition to enforcing the states 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 Carolinas motoring public.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

** This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply.

Salary Range: $87849-$97000 Salary Grade: LG08

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under SHPs Telework Policy.

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Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists with evaluating and responding to records requests including but not limited to subpoenas; public records requests preservation letters and legal proceedings for the production of NCSHP records; and requests for disclosure and petitions for release of NCSHP custodial law enforcement agency recordings (collectively records requests) to ensure statutory compliance and that Communications media relations and public relations are handled in a legally defensible manner.

• Aid in appropriately processing organizing and responding to the requests.

• Responsible for policy review drafting legal opinions and performing timely and accurate research on a variety of issues.

• Work with the NCSHP Procurement Section by reviewing various contract issues on an as-needed basis.

• Counsel provides verbal guidance and conducts annual performance reviews. Supervision is also received through review of reports and discussions as to the status of assignments.

• Assists in providing and overseeing specialized training and advice on all aspects of constitutional and statutory law affecting the NCSHP and assists the OGC in providing legal instruction and advice to NCSHP members including the development of training curricula delivery of course materials in basic and advanced schools and classes and service as legal advisor on internal NCSHP risk management boards.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm

• Additional work hours may be required to meet daily priorities and to accomplish division and department missions. The work schedule often extends beyond the eight-hour day particularly during the legislative session due to unanticipated demands requiring significant schedule changes. Work occasionally requires travel within the state.

Note:Qualified recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass:

• Criminal Background Investigation

• Drug Screening Test

Management Prefers:

• Demonstrated knowledge of statutory case law and regulatory law.

• Demonstrated knowledge of management principles techniques and practices of agency policies and objectives.

• Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying laws constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and court decisions .

• Demonstrated skill to creatively develop case strategies and tactics.

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing complex legal problems and render sound legal advice.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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.

Some 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 of for details.

Licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar

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two 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.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides to executive management and NCSHP managers oral and formal written legal opinions on laws constitutional provisions administrative rules and regulations court decisions and other precedents impacting the NCSHPs policies and operational procedures. The OGC drafts departmental rules and regulations operational guidelines and policies contracts department sponsored legislation and other legal documents. Attorneys in the OGC provide oral and written responses to inquiries by federal State and local officials including legislators judicial officials law enforcement personnel and citizens about the NCSHPs policies and practices and the statutes and regulations it enforces. The OGC advises the NCSHP Commander and executive management on the merits of litigation against or on behalf of the department.

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. NCSHP supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

The NCSHP must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

Application Resources
State of North Carolina Hiring Process Information here.

Be sure to complete the application in full.Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) NCSHP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment NCSHP will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and NCSHP that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) before or on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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