Enforcement Coordinator - Legal Services

Introduction

The Office of the Secretary provides leadership, overall policy guidance, and central administrative services to support the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Click here for more information about the Office of the Secretary in DNREC.

Summary Statement

This position reports to the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and works in the administrative law section. This position has the primary responsibility of coordinating, streamlining, and ensuring consistent implementation of enforcement and compliance policies (e.g. Compliance and Enforcement Response Guide), designing/developing statewide or case-specific enforcement strategies, and acting as DNREC’s primary liaison internally and externally on departmental compliance and enforcement policy. In addition, the position is the lead Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) coordinator for DNREC and is responsible for ensuring consistency in responses across Divisions and coordinating FOIA responses that include more than one Division. The position is also the liaison with DNREC’s attorneys in the Department of Justice’s Environmental Civil Unit. The position may also perform limited legal research and legislative drafting.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. •\tEnsure timely, appropriate and consistent administrative and civil enforcement actions department-wide through serving as administrator of the Department Enforcement Panel. •\tAssist the Department's attorneys on multi-media/cross-program cases and FOIA requests where coordination of Department efforts and information will allow more timely actions. •\tCoordinate with the Divisions to assist in tracking deliverables for global administrative and civil enforcement actions and settlement agreements. • Monitor and provide comments to Department management on new/proposed legislation. •\tFacilitate the Department's compliance and Enforcement Workgroup and revise/update the Compliance and Enforcement Response Guide ('CERG') when necessary and/or directed by Senior Dept. Management. •\tReview/update/revise enforcement and/or FOIA related Departmental policies and procedures. •\tServe as the Department’s Freedom of Information Act ('FOIA') Coordinator. •\tRespond to requests for information from EPA, environmental agencies of other states, Environmental Council of the States (ECOS), other State of Delaware agencies, legislators, and/or Delaware citizens regarding Department regulations or civil/administrative enforcement matters. •\tAct as liaison for cross-program EPA initiatives, such as the State Review Framework (SRF) Enforcement and Compliance Audits, as initiated by US EPA. •\tServe as SME and/or participate on interviews throughout Department as requested/needed. •\tPerform legal research as assigned.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Enforcement/Legal Services Coordinator Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 1.\tPossession of an Associates Degree or higher in a related field accompanied by a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program, or possession of a J.D., LLB or related degree. 2.\tThree years’ experience in public policy administration, which includes overseeing and directing the development, implementation, and evaluation of public policies. 3.\tThree years’ experience in legal research, which includes researching statutes, regulations, case laws, and background information. 4.\tSix months’ experience in interpreting legislation, statutes, and regulations. 5.\tKnowledge of staff supervision, which includes planning, assigning, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Salary : $62,483 - $78,104