TxDOT Attorney V
Location: Austin, Texas
Description: Texas Department of Transportation is presently looking of TxDOT Attorney V right now, this job will be dwelled in Texas. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Performs complex professional legal work on a variety of topics and functions involving the application, interpretation, and compliance of federal and state laws, rules and regulations that govern the ! operation of the Department. Assists General Counsel in providing legal advice and representation to the Department, its officials and employees. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, private entities, and high-level executives and government officials. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law schoolseven (7) years professional legal experience in governmental or administrative law, real estate law, or a corporate/commercial law related field. Specific emphasis on laws related to state Right of Way, disposition of state property, eminent domain and utility relocation is preferred. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
The Texas Penal Code (Section ! 32.52) prohibits the use of fraudulent or substandard degrees.! Education and degree information listed on applications will be verified for all final applicants. See "Education Verification" on Careers page for information on verifying degrees.
Competencies
Extensive knowledge of
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the transportation and government codes.
Financial principles and methods associated with various types of funding for infrastructure projects
Contract and/or RFP development, negotiation, oversight, and management
Laws, rules and regulations relating to public finance
Real property law, conveyances and easement documents, and real estate land titles
Working knowledge of
The legislative process
Civil procedures
Expert skill in
Analyzing issues, facts and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and makin! g recommendations that support business decisions
Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations
Researching, analyzing, interpreting, and applying laws, rules, and regulations, including those relating to the issuance of bonds and other obligations and other areas of public finance
Preparing legal documents including opinions, case law summaries and legislative impact statements
Proficient skill in
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
Ability to
Communicate effectively
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
Researches legal issues, and interprets laws, rules and regulations.
Drafts legal positions and confers with General Counsel.
Reviews and renders legal advice on a variety of legal issues through opinions, ! briefs, decisions and orders.
With the Attorney General's Offi! ce, represents the Department in civil actions brought by or against the Department.
Researches, frames issues and prepares briefs for formal Attorney General's request to be submitted by the Transportation Commission or the Executive Director.
Drafts departmental rules and regulations for incorporation in the Texas Administrative Code.
Coordinates the disposition of surplus property.
Drafts and reviews or assists in drafting and reviewing bills or amendments for legislative consideration.
Formulates and recommends rules and policies.
Negotiates settlements of complaints filed.
Attends and testifies at legislation hearings.
Represents the Department at local, state and federal levels; drives to perform these duties.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
QUESTIONS
Applicants who do not apply online must respond to the following questions which appear on the attached Qu! estions Document and submit it with the completed Employment Application:
Are you currently licensed as an Attorney to practice in the State of Texas?
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Driver 's record check will be conducted by the Department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.
External final applicants for any department position who could potentially be required to drive for the department must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable cause testing during employment.
External final male applicants who are 18-25 years of age will be required to furnish proof of registration or exemption from registration with the Selective Service System.
Successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment physical exam at the employer's expense i! s required.
If hired, employee must provide document(s) within! three(3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office.
Department employees or family members will not have, either directly or indirectly, any financial or other personal interest in a department (or a TxDOT) contract or subcontract of any kind. A contract may not be awarded to an entity that is owned in whole or in part by any TxDOT employee or immediate family member.
As part of its employment process, TxDOT may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.
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This job will be opened on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:02:46 GMT