STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant

Office of Legal Counsel

Recruitment #230309-3492VR-001

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Introduction


Are you a self-starter with a passion for the environment and an interest in public policy? If so, we have a terrific seasonal opportunity for you!


The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking a Seasonal Resource Assistant to support our Office of Legal Counsel. As a Seasonal Attorney with the Office of Legal Counsel, you will gain valuable experience in state government, legislative and regulatory processes, and environmental and energy law and policy, as well as administrative law. You will support the agency’s diverse objectives and work closely with personnel within the Office of the Commissioner, to include the legal, legislative and adjudicative teams, by reviewing, drafting, and interpreting legislation, regulations and agency policies; conducting legal research and memorializing findings and conclusions in legal memoranda; and providing assistance concerning declaratory rulings, permits, enforcement orders, final decisions, contracts, litigation, ethics, and open records matters. 
 
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Anticipated Duration: Through the end of the legislative session, which runs through June 7th. There may be an opportunity to extend employment beyond that date, depending on available work and the agency’s ability to hire permanent legal personnel through pending and anticipated recruitments.

Schedule: Full time, up to 40 hours per week.

Salary: Depends on relevant education and/or experience. There are no benefits with this position. 

CONTACT INFORMATION
For technical support regarding the filing of your application in JobAps, please contact Nicholas Naples at Nicholas.Naples@ct.gov.

Any inquiries regarding the status of your application for this Unit’s positions must be made directly to: Annie Decker, Chief of Planning, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, at Annie.Decker@ct.gov, Melinda Decker, Agency Legal Director, at Melinda.Decker@ct.gov, or Brendan Schain, Legal Director, Environmental Quality Branch, at Brendan.Schain@ct.gov.

CT DEEP encourages you to consider applying for seasonal opportunities at alternate locations as your application is under review.   

ABOUT DEEP
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.

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Selection Plan

These positions are seasonal, non-competitive, and open to the public. Selected candidates must be fluent in English and licensed to practice law in Connecticut.

IMPORTANT SELECTIONS INFORMATION
  • Selected candidates must be fluent in English and be at least 18 years old.
  • Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies.
TO APPLY
  • Complete a Master Application and directly apply to this recruitment.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU APPLY
  • Please regularly check your email for notifications (be sure to check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.)

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, as a limited duration employee, performs one or more of a variety of tasks and assigned duties of a seasonal nature.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performing legal research and writing, such as interpreting statutes, regulations, policies and case law under the guidance of agency attorneys; 
  • Drafting, reviewing and interpreting legislative proposals, regulations and agency policies under the guidance of agency attorneys; 
  • Providing support on matters such as declaratory rulings, permits, orders, final decisions contracts, litigation, ethics and open records under the guidance of agency attorneys; 
  • Reviewing records and consulting with legal staff regarding next steps;
  • Attending internal and external meetings upon request; and
  • Preparing internal and external correspondence under guidance of legal staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Ability to follow instructions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensed to practice law in CT. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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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