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Employees must be Boston residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their
employment subject to BWSC policies and collective bargaining agreements.
Position Purpose:
Oversees the high-level professional and supervisory work involved in advising the Executive Director on legal matters and managing all activities of the legal department; represents the Commission in litigation and administrative matters.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
Juris Doctor J.D. degree from an accredited law school required. Admission to the Massachusetts bar of ten (25) years standing; at least three (15) years of which were in a supervisory capacity, preferably in the public sector working with local, state and federal government. Required civil and federal litigation experience. Must have experience in the municipal and utility service sector, water, wastewater or construction industry, preferred five (5) years’ experience in the public sector working with local government. Experience with the management of large contractual annual budgetary priorities. Experience with internal and external communication and marketing strategies governing construction projects. Must be a licensed attorney in Massachusetts and a member in good standing of the State Bar Association. Additional admission to the Federal (US District of Massachusetts, 1st Circuit Court of Appeals) is helpful. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
Knowledge: Advanced working knowledge of municipal law, environmental law, real property, torts, intergovernmental relations, public employment, and litigation; knowledge of legal procedures and departmental policies and procedures; knowledge of supervising supervisors; working knowledge of litigation procedures; knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and other Commission employment policies.
Ability: Think tactically and analytically; communicate effectively and tactfully with staff and the public; analyze laws; compose correspondence; prioritize and complete multiple tasks at one time with frequent interruptions; operate a computer with intermediate MS Office skills; manage staff; create spreadsheets and maintain records; use telephone system.
Skill: Superior management skills; excellent communications skills; problem solving skills; project management skills; Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient skills in the use of computer applications; excellent interpersonal skills resulting in collaborative conflict resolutions.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to work in the field and is regularly required to convey information to employees and the public. This position is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms as in picking up paper, files, and other common office objects and meter reading equipment. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges.
Supervision:
Supervision Scope: Performs various duties of a routine to complex nature following acceptable standards of quality and performance; requires independent judgment in determining methods of completion and carrying out assignments.
Supervision Received: Works under the general direction of the Executive Director and in accordance with applicable Massachusetts General Laws, city policies and relevant state, federal, and local regulations and standards. Follows established work plan and completes work in accordance with established departmental policies and standards; issues are referred to supervisor.
Supervision Given: Legal Department Staff.
Job Environment:
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Full Time
Public Administration
$188k-233k (estimate)
01/21/2024
04/03/2024
bwsc.org
BOSTON, MA
500 - 1,000
1977
Private
VINCENT G MANNERING
$200M - $500M
Public Administration
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