Energy and Environmental Protection Director Of Adjudications

The State of Connecticut, Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), Office of Adjudications is currently seeking a Director of Adjudications to join our team in Hartford, CT.

If you have at least two years of experience practicing administrative law combined with working on cross-functional teams in a fast paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• SCHEDULE: First shift, Monday-Friday (40 hours per week.)
• LOCATION: Hybrid (remote/in-office) position based in Hartford, CT. Some occasional travel required.

YOUR ROLE

The Office of Adjudications, within the Office of the Commissioner, conducts hearings and issues written decisions in contested cases regarding environmental permitting, licensing and enforcement matters where such hearings are requested by a party or the public or required by law. Such cases may arise under any of the Department's regulatory programs and involve application of substantive and procedural law to the factual record established in each case.

The Director of Adjudications is responsible for the following duties:

• Directs and evaluates staff and operations of the unit;
• Coordinates, plans and manages unit activities;
• Plans, formulates and revises all administrative procedures used within the department;
• Develops or assists in development of related policy, provides recommendations and drafts policy statements and regulations;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
• Acts as liaison with individuals, operating units, agencies and outside officials who might impact on unit activities;
• Prepares reports and correspondence;
• Conducts hearings on contested cases taking into consideration pertinent laws and precedent decisions;
• Serves as an advisor to Commissioner on all administrative procedures and adjudicatory matters;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Performs related duties as required.

Hearings are conducted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, the Department's Rules of Practice, and all other relevant law.

This is a non-examined recruitment, open to the public.

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e. Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

NOTE: Please include your Juris credentials on your application within the "Licenses and Professional Certifications" section, as it reflects on the JUD.CT website.

TO APPLY:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AFTER YOU APPLY:

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• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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CONNECT WITH US:

• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Samantha.Rivera@CT.Gov
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In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for directing adjudicators engaged in conducting hearings under the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and/or Uniform Administrative Procedure Act.

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law including administrative law.

• Experience conducting administrative hearings and preparing decisions based on an analysis of the facts and laws.
• Experience in preparing for trial and resolving disputes.
• Experience communicating legal information to audiences such as clients, a regulated community with the jurisdiction of an agency, governmental, non-governmental organizations, or the general public.
• Experience implementing a program pertaining to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Experience managing legal personnel, including defining expectations, establishing measurable goals, and leading teams through change.
• Experience collaborating and leading cross-functional teams regarding legal matters.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements to increase productivity and improve outcomes.

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

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.