Job Description

Introduction

Delaware\'s Attorney General, the State\'s chief law enforcement officer, has broad responsibility to combat crime, uphold civil rights, safeguard families, fight fraud, and protect consumers in the First State. In meeting this mission, Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal, Civil, Family, Fraud and Consumer Protection, and Civil Rights & Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public\'s access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.\\r\

Summary Statement

The Department of Justice is seeking a Deputy Attorney General (\xe2\x80\x9cDAG\xe2\x80\x9d) for the Civil Division, to serve in the Environmental Unit in New Castle County.\xef\xbf\xbd The Environmental Unit offers advice on a full range of legal issues to DNREC, which includes the following Divisions: Waste and Hazardous Substances, Fish & Wildlife, Parks & Recreation, Watershed Stewardship, Water, Coastal, Climate & Energy, and the Environmental Crimes Unit. Representation includes enforcement of environmental laws and permit violations through administrative actions and litigation.\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\

Career Ladder

The Deputy Attorney General (DAG) career steps and salaries are based on experience, skills and the number of years barred.\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ Salary:\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ Pay Grade A14 DAG II\xef\xbf\xbd \\tSalary Range $86,100/min\xef\xbf\xbd $90,300/max\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ Pay Grade A16 DAG III\xef\xbf\xbd \\tSalary Range $95,095/min\xef\xbf\xbd $99,360/max\\r\ Pay Grade A18 DAG IV\xef\xbf\xbd \\tSalary Range $104,535/min\xef\xbf\xbd $109,710/max\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ Pay Grade A20 DAG V\xef\xbf\xbd \\tSalary Range $115,920/min\xef\xbf\xbd $123,600/max\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ \\r\ \\r\

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ Experience in litigation and administrative law, including regulatory practice.\xef\xbf\xbd\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ Background in natural resources law and environmental issues.\\r\ \\r\ \\r\

Essential Functions

This DAG works within the Department of Justice\'s Environmental Unit and serves as one of the DAGs assigned to represent the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (\xe2\x80\x9cDNREC\xe2\x80\x9d). This DAG will also defend DNREC before administrative boards and Delaware Courts, review of documents, permits and contracts, and review of legislation and regulations, as well as advice in areas such as human relations and risk management.\xef\xbf\xbdRepresentation includes enforcement of environmental laws and permit violations through administrative actions and litigation.\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\

Job Requirements

\\r\ Membership in Delaware Bar is required.\xef\xbf\xbd\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\

Conditions of Hire

\\r\ \\r\ Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\

Benefits

\\r\ \\r\ May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal)\\r\ State of Delaware healthcare plan\\r\ State of Delaware pension plan\\r\ Over 4 weeks of vacation per year\\r\ 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year\\r\ 12 weeks of paid parental leave\\r\ Stipend and overtime pay opportunities\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ \\r\ To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/\\r\ \\r\ \\r\

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.\xef\xbf\xbd To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.\\r\ \\r\ \\r\ The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.\xef\xbf\xbd\\r\ \\r\ \\r\

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