Real Estate and Construction Chief Legal Officer (Senior Policy Advisor)

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAre you an attorney experienced in real estate and construction services?\r\nIf so, we invite you to apply?\r\n\r\n\r\nThe State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Division of Real Estate and Construction Services, is accepting applications from its agency employees for a Real Estate and Construction Services Chief Legal Officer (Senior Policy Advisor)�in Hartford, CT.�\r\nThis position is a critical executive level role, within the Division of Real Estate and Construction Services, which includes the leasing and property transfer, facilities operations, construction services, regulatory compliance, statewide security and fleet operations teams.\r\n\r\n\r\nCONTINUE TO ENJOY\r\n\r\n Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!\r\n Professional growth and development opportunities.\r\n A healthy work/life balance to all employees.\r\n\r\nPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Full time, 40 hours per week\r\n Monday through Friday schedule\r\n First shift\r\n Located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford, CT\r\n Hybrid positions-combination of in-office/telework\r\n\r\nTHE ROLE\r\nThe�Real Estate and Construction Services Chief Legal Officer, will provide legal advice and decisions for all units within the Division. They will oversee development and implementation of policy, review and draft legislation and administer special projects with a specific focus on Real Estate and Construction Services and school construction.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe Real Estate and Construction Services Chief Legal Officer will be responsible for ensuring agency compliance with applicable statutes and regulations reviewing DAS administered construction projects to ensure compliance with laws and best practices for environmental remediation, energy efficiency, affirmative action, life safety codes, prevailing wages, and ADA requirements. They will also be in charge of the oversight of all procurement and contracting for the major capital projects administered by Department of Administrative Services for executive branch agencies, as well as all legal issues arising during the course of such projects.�\r\n\r\n\r\n

Selection Plan

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.� You must specify your qualifications on your application.�\r\nCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.��\r\n\r\n\r\nBEFORE YOU APPLY:�\r\n\r\n Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. �\r\n Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.\r\n Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.�\r\n Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.�\r\n Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. �Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.�\r\n Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.\r\n Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.\r\n\r\n\r\n AFTER YOU APPLY:�\r\n \r\n \r\n Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates—such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links—please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select “Update My Contact Information.”�\r\n Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).��\r\n Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!�\r\n Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.��\r\n The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.��\r\n Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.\r\n \r\n \r\n QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:�\r\n Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov.�\r\n \r\n Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!\r\n

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Administrative Services and the Office of Policy and Management this class is accountable for assisting the Policy and Legislative Advisor in the development of statewide administrative policy and coordinating and implementing special projects relating to state governmental policies and administrative operations.\r\n

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

\r\n\r\n\r\n Acts as senior advisor to the Policy and Legislative Advisor on statewide policy matters;�\r\n Develops, formulates and implements special projects relating to administrative policies, programs and operations;�\r\n Coordinates priorities and project plans;�\r\n Acts as a confidential advisor on new initiatives and special projects of a sensitive nature;�\r\n Performs more advanced agency tasks and/or work including complex, difficult and sensitive administrative proceedings and/or work requiring specialized legal knowledge;�\r\n Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;\r\n Performs related duties as required.\r\n\r\n\r\n

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

\r\n\r\n\r\n Considerable knowledge of\r\n \r\n administrative and management principles and practices;\r\n relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and guidelines;\r\n state and federal legislative processes;�\r\n administrative law;�\r\n rules of practice and procedures before administrative bodies;\r\n principles and practices of public administration;�\r\n legal research techniques;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Knowledge of operations of state agencies and institutions;\r\n Considerable\r\n \r\n interpersonal skills;�\r\n oral and written communication skills;�\r\n skill in writing technical contract provisions;�\r\n \r\n \r\n Considerable ability to analyze and evaluate complex policy issues;\r\n Ability to\r\n \r\n coordinate and implement policy development activities;�\r\n prepare and present effective reports and presentations.\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law including participation in formal administrative hearings or other judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved performing legal work with major responsibility for the review, development and administration of corporate wide policy.\r\n

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience providing legal advice, including conducting legal research and interpreting and applying laws and regulations.\r\n Experience writing and reviewing legal documents (e.g. contracts, memorandums of understanding, legislation, regulations etc.).\r\n Experience with contract, real estate and construction law.\r\n Experience reviewing state capital projects contracts.\r\n Experience with procurement.\r\n Experience with the state building and fire codes.\r\n Experience with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA).\r\n\r\n\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\r\nThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.\r\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.� As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.\r\n