Staff Attorney 2 (Hybrid)

Are you an experience attorney looking for an exciting new opportunity to serve your state?
Join us as a Staff Attorney 2 and make an impact today!

The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/), Department of Public Health (DPH) is has an anticipated opening for a Staff Attorney 2 to join their team! Within the Legal Services unit of the DPH Legal Office, this Staff Attorney 2 position will report to the DPH Legal Director and will provide legal support primarily to the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. This position may also support other programmatic areas within DPH as needed.

Position Highlights:

• Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT (https://www.google.com/maps/dir//410+Capitol+Ave,+Hartford,+CT+06106/@41.7659139,-72.6889331,15z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e6534323609e8f:0xfd29691d70bd58e4!2m2!1d-72.6896332!2d41.7641123!3e0)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 
• Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift
• Work Hours: 40 hours per week
• Please note: Telework and flex schedule may be available after successful completion of probationary period, depending on needs of the agency.

What we can offer you:

• Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees

In this role you will:

• Assist with interpretation of and compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, conduct legal research, draft legal documents and memorandums, and advise program staff all in support of DPH's mission to protect and improve the health and safety of Connecticut's residents; and
• Assist the DPH Legal Director with various legal issues that arise within the Department including compliance with FOIA, HIPAA, confidentiality, the Code of Ethics, CHRO/employment matters, and review and drafting of legislation and regulations.

More About The Agency:

• The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:
• Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
• Preventing disease, injury, and disability
• Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/State-Health-Planning/Public-Health-Workforce-Development/Agency-Strategic-Plan) which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan
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Before You Apply:

• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf), resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
• Salary Calculations: 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: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply' or ‘Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

After You Apply:

• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
• Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide (https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobapscloud.com%2FCT%2Fjobs%2F%3Fb%3DIT%26preview%3D1&data=05%7C02%7CHeather.Tweeddale%40CT.GOV%7Cf9e7149c6f984997a68f08dd30f7ada4%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C638720562500260604%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=R%2BUKQnQd%2B5YB7zAqjlcwrcnRtQvEd%2B9zbZq6g%2BxlX4M%3D&reserved=0) to make the best impression!
• Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

Questions? We're Here to Help:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jensine Tran at Jensine.Tran@ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

Purpose Of Job Class (Nature Of Work):
In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in the legal work of the agency.

Examples of Duties:

• Performs advanced and complex legal work of an agency;
• Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies complex and conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles;
• Acts as hearing officer or represents agency in formal administrative and public proceedings on a full range of cases involving complex legal and technical issues;
• Negotiates and drafts settlement agreements;
• Drafts advisory opinions, rulings, decisions, recommendations, findings, legislation, statutes, regulations, publications and other related legal documents;
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of trials and appeals;
• Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues;
• Researches complex legal issues;
• Conducts investigations and enforcement proceedings;
• Prepares comprehensive reports for use in administrative and court proceedings;
• Prepares pleadings and other court papers;
• Interprets and applies complex or conflicting laws and regulations, case law and legal principles;
• Participates in the conduct of various educational activities;
• Provides legal guidance when duly authorized;
• Provides input into policy formation;
• Reviews court decisions, new and proposed laws and regulations to determine impact on agency operations;
• Prepares and maintains precedent manuals;
• Reviews legal and other related documents for legal sufficiency;
• May testify at or monitor legislative proceedings;
• May represent agency in court when authorized;
• Performs related duties as required.