What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney 3, Supervisory position at Commonwealth of PA?
Are you a self-motivated, detail-oriented attorney with a passion for real estate transactions and property law who also enjoys the outdoors? If so, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) would like to talk with you! This position offers you the opportunity to lead a team performing challenging, mission-critical work. Build your career at the Fish and Boat Commission as you make independent, yet professional, judgments while completing complex legal work in a timely and thorough manner.
As an Attorney for the Fish and Boat Commission, you will be responsible for performing legal work at the full professional performance level under the general direction of the PFBC’s Chief Counsel. This will include managing the statewide activities of the PFBC Division of Public Access and Property Services. You will have the opportunity to plan, acquire and manage public access and real estate projects, and manage real property assets. You will develop partnerships with public and private organizations for acquiring and securing long term public access to the Commonwealth’s waterways for fishing and boating opportunities, as well as for the conservation of lands, waterways and habitats for fish, amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic life. You will also be responsible for performing a full range of supervisory duties for your team such as planning work, assigning work, prioritizing work, monitoring work progress, reviewing completed work for adherence to standards, and evaluating employee performance through performance evaluation reports.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg or to the Central Regional Office in Bellefonte.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- Five years of professional legal experience and graduation from an accredited school of law; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Post Employment Qualification:
- You must be certified for admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and must maintain membership on a continuous basis during employment.
Additional Requirements:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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