Job Code : Not Indicated Job Group : Not Indicated Job Grade : Not Indicated Job Family : Not Indicated Department Name For This Position : Legal Position Reports To : Mayor Physical Location For This Position : City Hall This Position Is : Exempt This position is safety sensitive : No Security Sensitive : Yes
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Represents the City of Rogers in all legal matters before state and federal courts, to advise the Mayor and City Council on legal issues. Reviews, drafts, and edits any legal documents or pleadings as necessary. Provides leadership and strategy guidance to Public Safety Chiefs, Department Directors and high level employees within the City. Supervises the civil and criminal employees in the Citys Legal Department. This position reports directly to the Mayor, and is supported by additional attorneys in the department. The incumbent provides strategic oversight of the Citys most complex issues, making principled recommendations to senior employees on a regular basis. Experience with mentoring and influencing other leaders will be essential.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Defend the City and all of its agencies in any lawsuits filed in state or federal court. Initiate and prosecute eminent domain complaints for land acquisition for the City. Prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases, as required, in Rogers District Court. Supervise and monitor the prosecution of misdemeanor criminal cases in Rogers district Court by other Legal Department staff. Conduct and supervise civil litigation including trial, depositions, and motions practice. Advise on and review personnel issues for the Citys HR Department, providing guidance on Policy and Training standards for all City Departments. Review all contracts for any City Department, Agency, Board, or Commission. Draft and review legislation for the City Councils consideration. Review, update, and improve the Citys Code of Ordinances, identifying shortcomings in the Citys current Code and policies to determine any compliance shortcomings. Advise City Boards and Commissions and attend all meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Parks Advisory Committee, Historic District, and Airport Commission. Ensure that the City is compliant with all federal and state laws regarding grant funding, employment, discrimination, and civil rights. Monitor proposed state law changes and interact with local legislators to identify potential legislation adverse to the Citys interests. Assist City Departments in complying with state law regarding procurement for City projects and in the purchase and sale of real and personal property. Assist in the negotiation and resolution of conflicts with local businesses and developers regarding zoning and/or land use conflicts. Provides supervision and mentorship to attorneys and staff within the Legal Department. All duties as required by Rogers Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-281, et seq; other duties as assigned by the Mayor and City Council.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WORK OF OTHERS
Supervises a MODERATE SIZE GROUP (8-15) of employees, but possibly smaller if difficult, SEMI-TECHNICAL work, requiring considerable direction and assistance, is involved. Plan, direct and coordinate work, make decisions, and perform personally the more difficult aspects of the same broad assignment.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, EQUIPMENT, PROPERTY, ETC.
Regularly responsible for funds, building premises, inventory, or other property owned, controlled, or leased by the organization and, in addition, may have temporary custody and responsibility of patron property, which through carelessness, error, loss, theft, misappropriation, or similar action would result in VERY important monetary losses to the organization. The total value for the above would range form $1,000,000 to $10,000,000.
DEPARTMENTS SUPervised BY THIS POSITION
The Legal Department
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Professional degree (J.D., Ph.D., M.D., etc.)
EXPERIENCE GENERAL
9 to 10 years related experience and/or training.
EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
8 years related management experience.
WORK SKILLS
ANALYTICAL ABILITY/ PROBLEM SOLVING
General Oversight. Activities covered by general organizational philosophy and objectives. Solving problems in novel, non-recurring or swiftly changing situations in which the approach is not fully defined. Guidance by top executive officer or business owner.
PLANNING
Considerable Responsibility with regard to GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work, in addition, the organization and delegation of work operations for a DIVISION OF EMPLOYEES engaged in WIDELY DIVERSIFIED ACTIVITIES.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE which would have considerable effect on the final attainment of MULTIPLE MAJOR ACTIVITIES AND THE ORGANIZATIONS PROJECTS of a LARGE ORGANIZATION COMPONENT and ORGANIZATIONS CLIENTELE.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Self directed to achieve company/organization goals. Reports to BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ACCURACY
Probable errors would NORMALLY NOT BE DETECTED IN SUCCEEDING OPERATIONS and WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization. Frequent possibilities of error would exist at all times, since the above mentioned areas are inherent in the job.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
MENTAL DEMAND
Comprehensive and VERY INTENSE MENTAL DEMAND. Comprehensive and continual involvement with multiple divisions, departments and/or organizations. Strategic and operational management functions which relate to both the short-term and long-term time periods.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Freedom to Act. High level of freedom to complete the duties of the position and guided by broad policy with oversight by President, elected official, etc.
ANNUAL MONETARY IMPACT
LARGE: Same as Degree 2, except impact would range from $10MM to $50MM.
IMPACT OF JOB ON END RESULTS
Major Impact. Job has a considerable impact on the organizations end results. A high level of accountability to generate, manage, and/or control funds within a department and/or total organization.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
J.D. with 7 years of relevant experience. Licensed in Arkansas.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS PREFERRED
Licensed in the Western District of Arkansas and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
CONTACTS WITH PUBLIC AND EMPLOYEES
EXTENSIVE CONTACTS with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of EXTREME IMPORTANCE and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.
CONTACTS WITH EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHES COMPANY CULTURE by setting tone of interactions and communication with senior executive level internal officials and employees throughout the organization.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS
OCCASIONAL USE OF HIGHLY COMPLEX machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
10-Key : Basic Accounting: Basic Alphanumeric Data Entry: Basic Contact Management: Basic Database: None Human Resources Systems: None Payroll Systems: None Presentation/PowerPoint: Basic Programming Languages: None Spreadsheet: Basic Word Processing/Typing: Intermediate Other: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Stand: Occasionally Walk: Occasionally Sit: Frequently Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Occasionally Reach with hands and arms: Occasionally Climb or balance: Never Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Never Talk or hear: Regularly Taste or smell: Occasionally
WEIGHT LIFTED
Up to 10 pounds: Occasionally Up to 25 pounds: Occasionally Up to 50 pounds: Occasionally Up to 100 pounds: Occasionally Never More than 100 pounds: Never
VISION REQUIREMENTS
Close vision (use of a computer, equipment, or any other work duties that require clear vision within two feet or less). Ability to adjust focus (work duties that require the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus at various distances or focal lengths).
WORK ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.): Never Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.): Never Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.): Never Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.): Never Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather): Never Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.): Never Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.): Never Extreme heat (not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temperature is regularly above 100 degrees F): Never Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff): Never Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine, or other related explosives): Never Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.): Never Vibration (jackhammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.): Never
LEVEL OF NOISE
Moder