JOB
OPEN UNTIL FILLEDFirst review of application and resume on May 17, 2024.Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty. Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. DEFINITIONTo plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the City Attorney’s Office; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. Supervision Received and ExercisedReceives general administrative direction from the Mayor and the City Council.Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES(Essential functions are those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)1. Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.2. Serve as the chief legal officer of the City as defined in the City Charter, which includes prosecuting any violation of law occurring within the City of Mesquite that the NRS authorize a city to prosecute. 3. Assume full management responsibility for all City Attorney’s Office services and activities including legal advice, prosecution, and documentation; recommend and administer policies and procedures.4. Manage the development and implementation of City Attorney’s Office goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area.5. Validate the legal integrity of resolutions, ordinances, proposed contracts, bonds and financing papers, insurance policies and other documents prior to presentation to City Council, thereby mitigating legal risks.6. Monitor and control liability claims and lawsuits.7. Responsible in the negotiation of proposed union agreements.8. Coordinate and prepare ordinances, resolutions, deeds, pleadings, contracts, and other legal documents.9. Represent the City in lawsuits and administrative hearings.10. Appear before court and other administrative proceedings to represent the City’s interest as required.11. Responsible for pursuing legal means to enforce City ordinances, abate public nuisances, recover for damages to City property, and condemn property for public purpose and other matters.12. Establish within City policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.13. Plan, direct and coordinate the City Attorney’s Office work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems.14. Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.15. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate City Attorney’s Office personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.16. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the City Attorney’s Office budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.17. Develop City Attorney’s Office programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.18. Represent the City Attorney’s Office to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate City Attorney’s Office activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.19. Oversee and direct the City’s efforts to collect outstanding improvement district assessments, ambulance collections, traffic, and parking ticket monies and enforce judgments.20. Provide staff assistance to the Mayor, City Manager and City Council; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.21. Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions.22. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.23. Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.24. Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONSA. Protect confidential information by preventing unauthorized release, both verbal and/or in writing.B. Perform other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING CONDITIONSWork is performed under the following conditions: Work is performed in an office setting. Subject to high levels of stress.Physical Requirements: Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time; occasional stooping, twisting, bending, kneeling, and reaching; vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Must be able to attend off-site/out of town training, be able to handle stressful situations and carry/lift/push or pull loads of up to 25lbs.Job Hazards/Risk Factors: Employee may risk physical hazard from angry, unstable, violent, and highly volatile citizens and the risk of civil litigation due to performance of duties.Department: City AttorneyDivision: City AttorneyClassification/Grade: M5Wage Assignment: AppointedFLSA Status: ExemptSafety Sensitive: NoBargaining Unit: Not RepresentedEEO 4 Category: b- ProfessionalJD#: 70000HOW TO APPLYApplicants are required to supply copies (proof) of all required documentation and verification of education and any other stated requirements of the position. City of Mesquite Human Resources will only accept degrees or credits earned from a college or university accredited by an official agency recognized by the US Department of Education. A listing of accredited universities is available at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation. PROVIDE COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION: Letter of interest/Cover LetterResume - A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered.Copy of Bachelors with a Juris Doctor (JD) or transcripts. Copies any relevant certificates, licenses or awards i.e. NV Bar Certificate Selection Process: The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Human Resources Department must receive the completed City employment application and all required documentation by the closing date and time listed on the announcement. The employment application must be accessed through our website, www.mesquitenv.gov or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesquitenv and submitted electronically following the online links. Applicants must complete the employment application in its entirety to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed employment application. Decisions on an applicant’s qualifications for the above position will be made solely on the materials submitted at the time of application. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing prior to the close of the recruitment. If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Mesquite on-line application system. Please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.Note: E-mail communications will be sent from senders with the extension: @mesquitenv.gov you may need to adjust your spam blocker to ensure that you receive email notifications from the City of Mesquite. Failure to satisfactorily demonstrate that the requirements of the posted position have been FULLY met will result in disqualification.OPEN UNTIL FILLEDFirst review of application and resume on May 17, 2024.The City of Mesquite is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. The City of Mesquite encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.?