Assistant Municipal Counselor II - City

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Assistant Municipal Counselor II - City

Oklahoma City, OK, United States

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SALARY RANGE: $96,486.48 to $175,141.44 AnnuallySalary dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.NOTE: Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference may be given to applications received within the first 15 days of this announcement.APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUNDWhen completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.Each application submission is reviewed independently. For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background ChecksIf you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked QuestionsTOTAL REWARDSAt the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:Competitive payAn average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirementA comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and developmentExplore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total RewardsJOB SUMMARYThis position is in the Office of the Municipal Counselor and reports to a Division Head. An Assistant Municipal Counselor II is a mid-level position which provides legal service and guidance to the City, its officers, departments and trusts to ensure that all City operations are performed in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal and state laws and City ordinances. The employee must maintain the highest professional standards in the office, courtroom, before City Council and in public appearances exhibiting trustworthiness and the ability to respect confidences.Essential job functions include: Complex analysis of City ordinances and advising on their effect on municipal operations; performing legal research and writing briefs; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative service agreements and other documents as required by the Municipal Counselor, City Management and administration, and Boards of Trustees or the various public trusts; adhere to the ethical standards for behavior and follow the professional rules of conduct; out-of-court litigation preparation (i.e. discovery, negotiations, brief writing); taking and defending depositions; appearing before federal, state or municipal courts, and administrative boards, commissions and public trusts. This position is housed in the MCO Criminal Justice Division and will be primarily responsible for responding to Open Records Act requests, petitions for expungement, property disposition, criminal nuisance abatement, and misdemeanor prosecution.All positions within the Office of the Municipal Counselor are at-will and all subject to assignment to any Division within the Office by the Municipal Counselor. VETERANS PREFERENCEHonorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. JOB REQUIREMENTSDegree from an accredited law school.Admitted to practice law in the State of Oklahoma or admitted in another jurisdiction and eligible to practice in the State of Oklahoma within six months.At least five (5) years of experience as practicing attorney.Knowledge of and skill in the application of federal and state laws, City Charter, ordinances and regulations.Knowledge of Open Records Act.Demonstrated skill in written and verbal communication including the preparation of legal documents, opinions, ordinances and memoranda, as well as skill in making oral presentations, conducting depositions, and trial.Demonstrated skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of complex information.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officials and outside agencies.Ability to establish harmonious relationships with other staff members and City personnel.Tact, diplomacy, discretion, and demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Willingness to assume responsibility for the accuracy of work performed.COMPETENCIESOne City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.Service First (Customer Centric) (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (12) [Core Value Own the Outcome] follows through on commitments; (13) [Core Value Own the Outcome] speaks up when accountability is missing.Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement) (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (5) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; (6) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] learns from mistakes without blaming; (7) [Core Value Keep Getting Better] supports self and other's development and growth. Empathetic Leadership (1) Fosters a workplace where employees are en