Energy and Environmental Protection Director Of Adjudications(Hybrid)
4 weeks ago
Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Office of Adjudications is currently seeking a Director of Adjudications to join our team in Hartford, CT.
If you have at least two years of experience practicing administrative law combined with working on cross-functional teams in a fast paced environment, we encourage you to apply
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE: First shift, Monday-Friday (40 hours per week.)LOCATION: Hybrid (remote/in-office) position based in Hartford, CT. Some occasional travel required.
YOUR ROLE
The Office of Adjudications, within the Office of the Commissioner, conducts hearings and issues written decisions in contested cases regarding environmental permitting, licensing and enforcement matters where such hearings are requested by a party or the public or required by law. Such cases may arise under any of the Department's regulatory programs and involve application of substantive and procedural law to the factual record established in each case.
The Director of Adjudications is responsible for the following duties:
Directs and evaluates staff and operations of the unit;Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;Plans, formulates and revises all administrative procedures used within the department;Develops or assists in development of related policy, provides recommendations and drafts policy statements and regulations;Interprets and administers pertinent laws;Acts as liaison with individuals, operating units, agencies and outside officials who might impact on unit activities;Prepares reports and correspondence;Conducts hearings on contested cases taking into consideration pertinent laws and precedent decisions;Serves as an advisor to Commissioner on all administrative procedures and adjudicatory matters;Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;Performs related duties as required.Hearings are conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, the Department's Rules of Practice, and all other relevant law.
More details can be found in the class specification.
OUR MISSION
At the CT DEEP, we are dedicated to conserving, improving and protecting our natural resources and the environment as well as making affordable, clean and reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state.
The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in building Connecticut's green economy and fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.Professional growth and development opportunities,A healthy work/life balance to all employees,Please visit our new State Employee Benefits Overviewpage
Our state has a lot to offer - from fun activities for all ages, to great food and shopping, to beautiful state parks and forests, to our diverse cultures and rich history. Connecticut is a great place to live Learn more about Connecticut here.
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Selection Plan
This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public.
For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
NOTE: Please include your Juris credentials on your application within the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section, as it reflects on the JUD.CT website.
TO APPLY:
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:
This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
CONNECT WITH US:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for directing adjudicators engaged in conducting hearings under the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and/or Uniform Administrative Procedure Act.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties include, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Conducts hearings and prepares decisions on contested cases taking into consideration pertinent laws, precedent decisions and often-complex and sensitive legal considerations;Mediates resolution of enforcement actions and assists Department staff in regard to enforcement issues such as orders and civil penalties;Recommends policy and drafts policy statements and regulations;Oversees the electronic docketing and case management system for the Office;Manages the Office’s record retention policy and provides assistance in regard to the public’s access to records consistent with the Freedom of Information Act;Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of Office staff;Trains and assists hearing officers and DEEP staff on administrative hearing process;Conducts performance evaluations of Office staff;Determines priorities and plans Office work;Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding Office policies and procedures;Prepares reports and correspondence;Plans, formulates and revises all administrative procedures used within the department;Drafts legislation and regulations related to administrative hearings and due process;Researches and advises Commissioner and senior staff on matters pertaining to all administrative procedures and adjudicatory matters; andPerforms related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant complex state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;public administration;Knowledge of management principles and practices;administrative law;Considerable interpersonal skills;oral and written communication skills;Skill in researching and preparing matters involving contested cases;Some trial ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law including administrative law.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience conducting administrative hearings and preparing decisions based on an analysis of the facts and laws.Experience in preparing for trial and resolving disputes.Experience communicating legal information to audiences such as clients, a regulated community with the jurisdiction of an agency, governmental, non-governmental organizations, or the general public.Experience implementing a program pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Experience managing legal personnel, including defining expectations, establishing measurable goals, and leading teams through change.Experience collaborating and leading cross-functional teams regarding legal matters.Experience developing and implementing process improvements to increase productivity and improve outcomes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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