TxDMV - Motor Vehicle Enforcement Attorney

Organization

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Texas-Austin. Work locations:
Camp Hubbard Bldg 1, 4000 Jackson Ave Bldg 1, Austin

Motor Vehicle Enforcement Attorney )

Regular

Travel up to 5% of the time and occasional overnight travel. Extended hours, evenings and weekends may be required.

$8,595.00 - $8,595.00 monthly (Grade 26, Administrative Plan

B).

State Classification:
Attorney III (3504)

Telework may be available based on TxDMV operational needs (subject to change).

Your application must be complete, accurate, and reflect all experience and education. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification. “See Resume” is not accepted in lieu of a completed online State of Texas application, but attached resumes may be considered as additional supplemental information.

Applicants who require accommodation for the interview process should contact Human Resources at  when contacted to schedule an interview.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Our mission at the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is to serve, protect and advance the citizens and industries in the state with quality motor vehicle related services. We are a dynamic state agency dedicated to customer service, consumer protection, and the success of motor vehicle-related industries.

Prosecutes administrative enforcement contested cases pursuant to the Occupations Code and Transportation Code for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Enforcement Division. Work involves overseeing and planning legal activities, preparing legal documents, participating in hearings, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Enforces administrative violations of state and federal laws within the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Represents the department before fact-finding and decision-making tribunals and boards.
• Negotiates settlements of complaints filed.
• Responds to inquiries and/or appeals of decisions and orders.
• Advises department staff and the public on legal matters and on the interpretation and application of agency regulations and state and federal laws.
• Researches legal issues, advises on legal questions and interprets laws and rules.
• Drafts legal positions and confers with the general counsel's office.
• Prepares and reviews legal opinions, briefs, decisions, orders, contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Drafts departmental rules for incorporation in the Texas Administrative Code.
• Drafts and reviews or assists in drafting and reviewing bills or amendments for legislative consideration.
• Provides legal training and makes presentations to community groups, licensees, and law enforcement agencies.
• Assists in formulating, coordinating, and establishing policies and procedures.
• Responds to information requests.
• May travel to represent the department up to 5% of the time.
• May include overnight travel and require extended working hours and some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Required to attend work regularly and adhere to approved work hours in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills held or performed by employees in this job.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active law license and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Four (4) years professional legal experience in government administrative law.

This position may be eligible for telework in the state of Texas (subject to change). Must attend meetings/training at headquarters in Austin, Texas as required.

Telework employees must meet these criteria for the remote work location:

• Adequate desk space in a dedicated, contained area that is secured and protected at all times.
• Remote work location is in a quiet environment free of background people and noise during business hours.