This position is in the District of Columbia, Department of Public Works (DPW), Office of the Director. The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides legal support services which facilitate the work of the legal staff of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC). This is a developmental level position and assignments typically involve work that is straightforward and is not controversial.

This position is responsible for conducting extensive and thorough legal research into and analyses of legislative history and precedent cases, decisions, and opinions that may be applicable to particular legal matters.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drafts opinions and orders to be issued by administrative law judges, administrative agency appellate boards, or other duly designated managers of legal work in areas such as litigation; the provision of legal opinions; or agency appellate or review board proceedings, actions of regulatory boards or commissions, and similar adjudicative functions based on hearings conducted under the Administrative Procedure Act or other statutory appellate authority. Performs extensive legal research, including search of statutes, regulations, legislative history, case law and other legal authorities on points of law applicable to particular legal matters. Reviews, analyzes, and organizes facts and evidence; the analysis of legal issues; the application of law; fact finding; the drawing of legal conclusions; and the rendition of clear, effective, and precise written presentations.

Analyzes and evaluates the relevance of particular technical evidence or questions which arise in the conduct of specialized legal programs. Investigates and becomes thoroughly familiar with subject matter details involved in a case or legal matter. Determines the specific data needed, and best approach to obtain this data or to determine the relevance or sufficiency of available legal, technical, or other related data.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Work Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a typical office setting which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Other Significant Factors

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0950-12

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit

Position Designation: This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, and background investigations, as applicable.

Essential Designation: This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted during emergency situations.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.