CITY OF OGDEN - DEPUTY DIRECTOR/CITY ATTORNEY
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position acts as an assistant department head, provides legal advice to city representatives and employees, represents the city in legal disputes or litigation relating to civil procedures, and drafts various ordinances, contracts, and legal documents. The position also performs legal research and attends various city public meetings as assigned. Receives direction from the City Attorney. Exercises direct supervision over technical and clerical staff and other attorneys as assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide legal advice to the Mayor, City Council, and city officials; evaluate policies and procedures and make recommendations.
• Assist in the development of city policies; negotiate contracts; provide legal advice to city boards, committees, and commissions.
• Develop and draft ordinances on city proposals or activities as needed.
• Research legal questions and evaluate the impact on city policies and procedures.
• Appear before courts and administrative proceedings to represent the city's interests as required.
• Review worker's compensation claims, advise the HR/Risk Manager on legal issues, and coordinate with outside legal counsel.
• Review all Ogden redevelopment loans; initiate legal collections and foreclosure actions; represent the city as a creditor in Bankruptcy Court.
• Coordinate office activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Attorney; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Act as liaison to the State Legislature.
• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees.
• Instruct staff attorneys and support staff in legal matters, as requested.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the city.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position. Employee is required to work as a team and frequently meet with co-workers and supervisors; employee is required to communicate in-person with the public during office hours; and employee is required to use on-site equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in city or related government law, or equivalent private practice experience, including trial experience.
• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• An equivalent combination of the above stated work experience and education is acceptable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Membership in the State Bar of Utah.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Utah driver’s license.
• Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, ICS300, ICS400, IS700, IS800, IS701, IS702, IS703, IS704, IS706, IS775, IEMC course(s); and position specific ICS courses based on assignment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of modern and highly complex principles and practices of public law.
• Knowledge of the methods of public agency administration.
• Knowledge of the organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of city government and the City Attorney's office.
• Knowledge of the legal principles, practices, and procedures of civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research.
• Knowledge of established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to city activities.
• Skill in organizing, interpreting, and applying legal principles and knowledge of complex legal problems.
• Skill in effectively applying legal knowledge and principles in court.
• Skill in presenting statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically.
• Skill in preparing and presenting difficult cases in court.
• Skill in conducting research on complex legal problems and preparing sound legal opinions.
• Skill in properly interpreting and making decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Skill in gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Skill in the selection, training, and evaluation of personnel.
• Skill in assigning work projects and monitoring workflow.
• Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations; communicating with others; reading and writing; operating assigned equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work environment is primarily in an office setting, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate. Employee may be exposed to hostile conditions.
• The work is sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.
• Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: grasping, handling, hearing, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, visual acuity, and walking.
I have read and understand this classification description and hereby certify that I am qualified to perform this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK
Successful applicant must pass background check.
MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT
Driving record of successful applicant will be obtained by the HR office.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Successful applicant must submit a copy of above education requirements when requested.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE POINTS
Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 to the Human Resource office during the interview process. This is for initial appointments only.
SALARY RANGE
GRADE 33 $3,508.05 TO $5,262.08 (Bi-weekly Rate) (Depending on Qualifications). Typically hire at minimum. This position is eligible for benefits.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
On-line applications will be accepted at www.ogdencity.com until filled. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd., Suite 220, Ogden, UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All applications/resumes will be evaluated and ranked based on relevant education and experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview.