General Counsel I (Office of State Administrati...

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Description:
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Notes to The Applicant:
Tmd State Employees Support the Texas Military Department by Delivering Critical Services that Enable the Agency to Meet Its Strategic Goals. Your Work Will Contribute to The Support We Offer Our Texas National Guard Members, Thereby Multiplying Their Capability to Serve at Home and Abroad as Missions Dictate. the Texas Military Department Provides a Benefits Package that Includes, but Is Not Limited To:

• Health Insurance Benefits (employee Premiums Are Covered at 100%, Family Premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance at Competitive Rates
• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and State and Federal Holidays
• Defined Benefit Retirement Structure Known as A Cash Balance Benefit, with A State Match Equal to 150% of The Account Balance at Retirement and Guaranteed Earnings of At Least 4% Annually
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Savings Programs (texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs)
• Flexible Spending Account Options for Medical and Childcare Expenses
• Potential for Modified Work Schedules Including Flex, Compressed, or Telework (position Dependent)
• Free Access to Camp Mabry Museum and Historical Structures
• Robust Free Training Access Through Texas Military Department's Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and Complimentary Counseling Services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military Membership Is Not Required for This Position.

About Us:
Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (tmd) (https://tmd.texas.gov/Data/Sites/1/media/branding/documents/2017/Strategic%20Framework.pdf) Is Commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the State's Senior Military Official Appointed by The Governor, and Is Comprised of The Texas Military Department (state & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (txarng) (https://tmd.texas.gov/army-guard), the Texas Air National Guard (txang) (https://tmd.texas.gov/air-guard) and The Texas State Guard (txsg). (https://tmd.texas.gov/state-guard)

Our Vision: America's Premier State Military Organization Comprised of Professional Mission-Ready Forces, Fully Engaged with Our Communities, and Relevant Through the 21st Century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and The President with Ready Forces in Support of State and Federal Authorities at Home and Abroad.

Brief Position Summary
Performs Moderately Complex (journey-Level) Legal Work Involving Agency Contracts and Employee Investigations. Work Involves Interpreting Laws, Regulations, and Rules; Preparing Legal Documents; Rendering Legal Advice and Counsel; Consulting with Other Attorneys; Assisting in Preparing Cases for Hearings or Trial; Drafting and Negotiating Contracts; Drafting Bills for Legislative Consideration for The Texas Military Department and Conducting Employee Investigations. Serves as The State Records Management Officer. Coordinates Activities and Product with The Texas Military Department's (tmd) Jag Department. Reports to The Director of State Administration. Works Under General Supervision, with Limited Latitude for The Use of Initiative and Independent Judgment.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 Hours a Week, 8-Hour Days

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide Counsel and Legal Support Primarily Related to Agency Contracts and Real Estate Transactions to Agency Management.
• Advise on The Interpretation, Application and Enforcement of Agency Laws and Regulations.
• Consult with And Advises Agency Management on Programs and Issues Involving Legal Risk.
• Review Laws, Rules and Regulations Affecting Agency Operations and Administration.
• Provide Legal Advice on Policy Decisions, Making and Identifying Appropriate Legal Solutions.
• Provide Updates on Pertinent Legal Issues Affecting the Agency.
• Provide Input on Development of Agency Programs and Establishment of Agency Procedures.
• Draft and Review Legal Documents, Bills, Administrative Rules and Amendments for Legislative Consideration.
• Draft, Review or Coordinate the Drafting of Contracts or Other Legal Documents.
• Review Contracts and Acquisition Strategies for Legal Sufficiency.
• Provide Guidance to Staff and Management on Various Open Government Regulations and Administrative Rules.
• Lead and Conduct Impartial Investigations Into Formal Employee Complaints, Including Allegations of Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation, and Other Workplace Misconduct, in Accordance with Agency Policy and Applicable Laws.
• Serve as A Neutral Fact Finder, Gathering and Analyzing Evidence Through Interviews, Document Reviews, and Other Investigative Techniques to Determine the Validity of Allegations.
• Apply Investigative Frameworks Such as Army Regulation 15-6 or Equivalent Standards to Ensure Procedural Fairness and Thoroughness.
• Prepare Detailed Investigative Reports and Present Findings, Conclusions, And, when Requested, Recommendations to Appropriate Decision-Makers.
• Collaborate with Hr and Executive Leadership to Ensure Timely Resolution of Complaints, Typically Within 30–60 Calendar Days Depending on Complexity.
• Ensure Compliance with Anti-Retaliation Policies and Advise on Appropriate Remedial or Disciplinary Actions when Violations Are Substantiated.
• Maintain Confidentiality and Integrity Throughout the Investigative Process, Ensuring All Parties Are Treated with Respect and Due Process.
• Provide Legal Guidance on Grievance Procedures, Informal Resolution Options, and Policy Interpretation Related to Employee Conduct and Ethics.
• Support Training and Policy Development Initiatives to Strengthen Organizational Awareness of Employee Rights, Complaint Procedures, and Ethical Standards.
• Administer the Agency's Records and Information Management Program and Serves as The Agency's Centralized Point of Contact for The Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
• Advise on Record Retention Matters.
• Represent Tmd in Unemployment Insurance Hearings and Related Proceedings, Including Preparation of Case Materials, Coordination with Hr Staff, and Presentation of Agency Position Before the Texas Workforce Commission or Other Adjudicating Bodies.
• Attend Various Meetings on Behalf of The Agency.
• Assist in The Agency's Strategic Planning Process. Perform Analysis of Complex Factual and Legal Issues.
• Assist in The Representation of The Agency with The Office of The Attorney General in Civil and Criminal Actions Brought by Or Against the Agency.
• Comply with All Agency Policies and Procedures, Including but Not Limited to Applicable Security and Safety Rules, Regulations and Standards.
• Attend Work Regularly and Observes Approved Work Hours in Accordance with Agency State Employee Policies & Procedures Handbook.
• May Be Required to Perform Duty in Support of National Emergencies, Disasters, and Other Missions, to Include Holidays and Weekends.
• Perform Related Work as Assigned.

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