Assistant Attorney General Water & Natural Resources 2024-02184 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/4671603) Apply  Assistant Attorney General Water & Natural Resources 2024-02184 Salary $5,896.80 - $11,446.91 Monthly Location Cheyenne, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2024-02184 Department Attorney General Division LAW Water & Natural Resources Opening Date 10/06/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt Job Classification ATTY99 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: At the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office, we strive to provide quality legal services to state agencies to effect better outcomes for Wyoming citizens. Attorneys in our office have the opportunity to develop their legal skills in a collaborative environment while doing interesting and meaningful work and maintaining a work-life balance. The Wyoming Attorney General's Office seeks a qualified attorney interested in servicing as an attorney in the Water & Natural Resources Division and represent the State of Wyoming and the Department of Environmental Quality in litigation, enforcement, and day-to-day legal matters. This position will primarily, but not exclusively, represent the Water Quality Division of the Department of Environmental Quality. The Attorney General's Office provides attorneys an opportunity to receive great mentorship, develop expertise, and excel at and utilize their skills in a dynamic and collegial work environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The State of Wyoming’s total compensation package is excellent and includes: + Paid annual and sick leave + Paid holidays + Retirement with employer contributions + Deferred Compensation Plan with employer contributions + Health insurance with an employer contribution towards premiums + Insurance options for health, dental, life, vision, ambulance, and short and long term disability + Longevity pay Human Resource Contact: Stacy Berres / 307-777-7130 / stacy.berres@wyo.gov ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level. + Represent the State of Wyoming in state and federal court with primary responsibility for the Department's implementation of the Clean Water Act and enforcement of related state laws. + Review draft legislation to advise the Governor and clients; compose formal and informal legal opinions on questions submitted by agency clients; advise agency clients concerning relevant statutes and administrative procedure; make strategic decisions on cases and manage workflow on cases in consultation with office leadership. + Prepare and present contested cases on behalf of the Department of Environmental Quality before the Environmental Quality Council, including permit appeals, appeals of agency orders, as well as referrals to the Attorney General. + Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: To the extent that you are already familiar with environmental law and civil litigation, administrative law, or some of the unique challenges that arise when representing a government agency, we want you to apply. To the extent that you are not familiar with these areas of law, but you have an interest, we still want you to apply. We will work with you to ensure that you have the knowledge that you need to succeed. **All applicants must provide the following attachments as part of the application process. + Professional resume + References + Recent writing sample + Law school transcript Please review your application for completeness and accuracy. Only accurate and complete applications will be reviewed for this position. KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of the Clean Water Act and related State laws, trial and appellate practice, administrative law, and civil procedure. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Juris Doctorate Necessary Special Requirements NOTES: + FLSA: Exempt + Salary is commensurate with relevant legal experience + Successful applicants are required to pass a criminal background investigation + This position is At-will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General (W.S. 9-1-608). Supplemental Information 015-Attorney General - Water & Natural Resources Division Clickhere (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version. Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration. There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few! Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!