TWDB - 25-85 : Assistant General Counsel Team Lead (Attorney IV)

Texas Water Development Board Job Posting

Texas Water Development Board's mission is leading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work / life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit http : / / www.twdb.texas.gov / jobs / benefits.asp.

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

General Description

Performs advanced (senior-level) legal work. Work involves organizing and planning legal activities, coordinating the preparation of legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel to the agency as a whole and specifically to the Operations and Administration (O&A) / Human Resources (HR) and Procurement and Contracting Services (P&CS) Divisions. Supervises the work of the staff assigned to the O&A / HR and P&CS Divisions in the General Counsel Division. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the General Counsel of the Office of General Counsel.

Essential Job Functions

• Organizes and coordinates legal and administrative activities for the O&A / HR and P&CS Divisions.
• Coordinates, formulates, and establishes policies and procedures applicable to the O&A / HR and P&CS Divisions.
• Coordinates the provision of legal advice and services to the agency regarding human resources and employment related matters, state agency contracting, the Texas Public Information Act, and other issues pertinent to the O&A / HR and P&CS Divisions.
• Coordinates the preparation and review of documents needed for agency procurement and contracting functions.
• Provides oversight and assistance for the agency records management and Public Information Act functions.
• Conducts investigations related to internal complaints, employment litigation and arbitration.
• Develops and presents agency-wide training in ethics and related subject matters.
• Drafts and reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and bills and amendments for legislative consideration.
• Supervises the work of others.
• Evaluates O&A / HR and P&CS Divisions performance and recommends and leads improvement.
• Recommends hiring, separations, disciplinary actions and employee performance rewards for the O&A / HR and P&CS Divisions.
• Monitors and assists the General Counsel in representation of the agency in matters involving litigation.
• Assists the General Counsel with facilitating Board Meetings and Work Sessions.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)