State of Idaho

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Attorney 2

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

This Attorney II position is a great opportunity for a professional who’s looking to provide consumer protection and public safety to all Idahoans. This position is a crucial component of the Division’s legal team by providing guidance on subject matter and participating in Board Meetings in the Occupational Licensing Bureau.

About the Agency: The Division of Occupational and Professional licenses provides consumer protection and public safety through its regulation of more than 250,000 licensees within more than 44 Boards and Commissions here in the great State of Idaho.

To learn more about the Agency, please visit our website at: dopl.idaho.gov

We are committed to fostering a positive work environment rooted in our core values of quality customer service, fair regulation, integrity, and respect.

To learn more about DOPL, please visit our website at: dopl.idaho.gov.

The Occupational Licensing Bureau includes the following Boards and Commissions:

• Accounting
• Acupuncture
• Athletic Commission
• Barbers and Cosmetology
• Chiropractic Physicians
• Counselors and Therapists
• Driving Businesses
• Genetic Counselors
• Long-term Care Administrators
• Massage Therapy
• Morticians
• Outfitters and Guides
• Shorthand Reporters
• Social Work Examiners

Example Of Duties

• Act as legal counsel for the Occupational Licensing Bureau and as a member of the Division’s legal team.
• Provide general counsel to the Boards and Commissions within the Bureau.
• Provide legal advice to the Division staff with legal matters pertaining to the Bureau's statutory responsibilities.
• Provide regular presentations to Boards and Commissions related to open meeting laws and their duties and responsibilities.
• Review and provide comments on draft legislation, rules, and policies.
• Assist in covering the business of other Bureaus when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.
• Considerable knowledge of trial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Good knowledge of principles and practices of administrative law.
• Experience:
• Conducting legal research and drawing legal conclusions
• Presenting oral argument before a court or hearing officer
• Negotiating legal settlements
• Eliciting information from a wide variety of individuals including hostile witnesses

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION!

We have the one of theNation's best state retirement systems(PERSI) that offers alifetime benefit.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

• Generous vacation and sick leaveaccrual beginning as soon as you start
• 11 paid holidaysper year
• Excellent medical, dental and visioninsurance- employee only coverage for PPO $70/month for medical and vision & $12.00/month for dental
• Paid parental leave
• Multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• Basic life insurance for employee and family
• Wellness programs
• Ongoing training opportunities
• An opportunity forstudent loan forgiveness
• And more!

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.