Assistant Unit HeadDeputy Attorney General Civil DivisionEnvironmental Unit

Delawares Attorney General the Stateschief law enforcement officer has a broad responsibility to combat crimeuphold civil rights safeguard families provide legal services to entirety ofstate government and fight fraud.

In the Civil Division approximately 80attorneys provide legal support to the executive branch agencies in the form ofgeneral counsel advice administrative hearing prosecutions boardrepresentation and all stages of civil litigation.

Attorneys in the Civil Division enjoy a37.5-hour work week with true work/life balance including: a hybrid workenvironment no billable hours generous paid time off affordable benefitsplans free trainings and CLE 12 weeks paid parental leave exclusive publicservice student loan forgiveness programs pension eligibility and asupportive collaborative work environment.

The Delaware Department of Justice Civil Division Environmental Unit seeks a Deputy Attorney General to serve as Assistant Unit Head. This position may be based in either New Castle County or Kent County. Deputy Attorneys General in this Unit represent the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC).

The Environmental Unit offersadvice on a full range of legal issues to DNREC which includes the followingDivisions: Waste and Hazardous Substances Fish & Wildlife Parks &Recreation Watershed Stewardship Water Coastal Climate & Energy andthe Environmental Crimes Unit. Representation includes enforcement ofenvironmental laws and permit violations through administrative actions andlitigation.

As Assistant Unit Head thisindividual will report to the Unit Head and assist in all aspects of managingthe Unit while separately maintaining a docket of DNREC legal assignments. TheDeputy Attorney General must have or be able to develop a good workingrelationship with other Deputy Attorneys General support staff and clientsand must have the ability and determination to learn new addition to unit management this DAG willenforce environmental laws and permit violations through administrative actionsand litigation; defend DNREC before administrative boards and Delaware Courts;review documents permits and contracts; review legislation and regulations;and advise in areas such as human relations and risk management.

Membership in the Delaware Baris required.

• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
• Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.