Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director; Legal Environmental Quality MP

Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director (Legal) Environmental Quality

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Are you an Attorney who is committed to making Connecticut a great place to live and work? The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) Office of Legal Counsel has an exciting opportunity for an Office Director (Legal) position. Specifically, this position will lead the legal team supporting the Environmental Quality Branch and its programs.

• Location:
  
  Based in Hartford, CT with some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, 40 hours per week.

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance for all employees.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.  for more information.

DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and environment of the state of Connecticut, while making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for its people. The agency is also committed to rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs, fostering a sustainable and prosperous future.

The Office Director (Legal) focuses on supporting the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner of the Environmental Quality Branch, and the personnel within the Bureaus of Air Management (Air), Water Protection and Land Reuse (WPLR), and Materials Management and Compliance Assurance (MMCA). The position, along with the staff it oversees, provides legal support on state and federal environmental programs, enforcement cases, permitting and administrative proceedings, drafting regulations, and fielding day‑to‑day questions.

• Providing legal guidance and representation to the Commissioner and agency personnel to achieve programmatic goals.
• Reviewing, drafting and implementing statutes and regulations that impact human health and the environment.
• Understanding overlapping federal and state jurisdictions and ensuring eligibility for federal funding.
• Assisting with permitting and enforcement matters to ensure consistent application of administrative requirements.
• Communicating with other government branches for significant matters or policy decisions.
• Supporting enforcement efforts through drafting, negotiating and reviewing consent orders.
• Managing a team of attorneys performing similar responsibilities.

• Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar.

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• Meet Minimum Qualifications and specify your qualifications in the application.
• List earned credits and degrees accurately.
• Resume Policy:
  Resumes are not accepted during initial application. Additional documentation may be required later.
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• Timely Submission:
  All materials must be received by the posting deadline.
• Salary Calculations may vary across branches of state government.
• Application must be through the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.

• Referral Questions may be required and must be completed by the expiration date.
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• Position may be filled in accordance with various rules; offered candidates must comply with code of ethics.

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Accountable for directing staff and programs of an office.

• Direct staff and operations of the office.
• Coordinate, plan, and manage office activities.
• Formulate and…