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

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission -  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.
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