Regulatory Compliance Officer

Job Posting Title

Regulatory Compliance Officer

Agency

320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Supervisory Organization

Department of Wildlife Conservation

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$84,000–$100,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience, plus state benefit allowance.

Job Description

Reports to the Director of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. This position helps ensure agency compliance with rules, regulations and statutes, both state and federal, especially those directly affecting the Departments' wildlife conservation operations; conducts legal research and provides legal review and analysis in government-related areas of expertise (e.g., oil and gas, real estate acquisitions/dispositions, land leasing transactions, conservation easements, state purchasing requirements, transportation, regulatory compliance, rulemaking, employment/labor, ethics, human resource services, federal grant applications process, review and compliance, review or drafting of contracts, or other areas of interest as may be applicable).

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities for advanced level regulatory compliance work and perform tasks with greater reporting independence. Employees at this level may be recognized as experts in the specialty. This position may be asked to handle a wide variety of complex legal analysis assignments, including, but not limited to, researching and providing guidance on unique and challenging areas of interest, handling and assisting with contract drafting, review and analysis; and assisting with the drafting of legislation and administrative rules.

POSITION: Regulatory Compliance Officer

LOCATION: ODWC Headquarters, 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC, OK 73105

JOB DUTIES

Provides administrative and related duties with respect to regulatory compliance.

Serves as the agency's liaison with outside legal counsel on projects and legal matters being handled by such legal counsel. Participates or assists in the resolution of employee complaints, disciplinary actions, and provides support to outside attorneys on actions or appeals through the court and/or administrative process and other regulatory bodies, when necessary. This may include, but not limited to, complaints or allegations by employees regarding discrimination, wage and hour disputes, Civil Service Division, and unemployment claims.

Assists in the promulgation and enforcement of agency administrative rules, including review of enforcement remedies in connection with violation of agency rules or the Wildlife Code by licensees.

Advises agency directors, officers, managers, Commissioners and other relevant staff on internal and external employee complaints, administrative, and operational rules, laws, and procedures to include but not limited to agency policy, federal and state personnel laws, and other regulatory mandates required for the agency to conduct business.

Prepares or presents letters, reports, memorandums of areas of interest, contracts, leases, easements, Commission meeting minutes, as directed.

Mentors or oversees lower-level staff and projects within an assigned area in an effective and professional manner, reviews and provides guidance in connection with projects; may recommend or provide training, guidance, motivation, and support of staff.

Serves as Open Records Act Administrator for the agency. Informs the Director, Asst. Director and Chief of Administration of open records requests and coordinate collection and response to such requests.

Involved in the legislative process. Works with Divisions, Director, Assistant Director and Executive Assistant on Title 800 Administrative Rules process. May serve as Legislative Liaison for public affairs.

Assists Department in compliance with Ethics Commission rules.

Other duties as assigned.

Must have the ability to

• Lift and carry standard office equipment and supplies up to 25 pounds and operate a vehicle.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, work independently, and be professional and courteous with the public, employees, other agencies, and other partners.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in public speaking situations and be able to express oneself clearly and concisely in writing.
• Use personal computer and various other office equipment. Should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and have an overall understanding of internet-based computer applications.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours and weekends with occasional travel requiring overnight stays.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of an advanced college degree, preferably a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current Oklahoma Bar license.

**Please attach a copy of your transcript to this application to be considered for the position. Applications without an attached transcript will not be considered. **

Experience:

At least five years of legal experience or regulatory compliance experience. Applicants with experience in the state legislative and administrative rule process will be given priority consideration.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of applicable state and federal laws; applicable regulations; constitutional law and the Oklahoma Constitution; agency policies and procedures; methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing.

Skills required include critical thinking skills; conducting project research; written and oral communication; attention to detail sound judgement and decision making.

Abilities required include presenting statements of fact and compliance; clearly and logically articulate positions in written and oral form; analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures; direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying analysis and precedents to difficult factual issues.

Special Requirements:

Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct

Some agencies may require the incumbent to function or comply with:

Oklahoma Statutes, in particular Title 68: Revenue and Taxation, and the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Title 710: Oklahoma Tax Commission.

Information and records of the agency are subject to the confidentiality provisions in 68 O.S. § 205.

Federal tax information (FTI) received by the agency must be protected as directed by 26 U.S.C. § 6103.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday

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