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An independent forum for prompt and impartial resolution of administrative law contested cases involving citizens and state agencies investigation of alleged unlawful employment practices in state government and codifying administrative rules.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This positionis located in the Office of Administrative Hearings Rules Division. This position provides professional legal services rendering staff support and advice to the Rules Review Commission. This position reviews permanent and temporary rules adopted by state government agencies and advises the Rules Review Commission on whether those rules are within the authority delegated to the agency by the General Assembly and are otherwise adopted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Rules must be approved by the Commission to be entered into the North Carolina Administrative Code in order to become law. This employee consults with state agencies to prepare rules for approval as required by the rulemaking process and also consults with interested persons from the public to facilitate the submission of information utilized by agencies and the Commission in making decisions whether to approve rules. This employee also participates in the existing rules review recently enacted by the General Assembly and advises the Commission regarding the classification of rules.

Pursuant to Article 2A of the APA this employee renders professional opinions to the Commission. This position is an employee of the Office of Administrative Hearings and reports to the Director of APA services/Codifier of Rules. The Commission Counsel will also serve in any position and render any services required by the agency when requested by the Chief Administrative Law Judge or the Director of APA Services/Codifier of Rules.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of the N.C. General Statutes in general and the rule-making provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 150B) in specific

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail demonstrated ability to work independently and within deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge of techniques for research interpretation and analysis of laws rules court decisions and legal documents and demonstrated ability to communicate these interpretations clearly and logically in oral and written form

Management Preference:

• One year of legal experience in State Government or experience related to the interpretation of State regulations

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.

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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