Attorney 4 - 20083143 (Oil & Gas Commission)

Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Oil & Gas Commission, seeks an Attorney 4 in Columbus, Ohio. This unclassified position offers a pathway to impact policy, adjudicatory hearings, and regulatory developments within Franklin County.

Responsibilities include providing legal counsel, coordinating hearings, researching opinions, and managing records for appellate proceedings. Applicants must be admitted to the Ohio Bar and bring relevant legal experience; starting pay is $40.40/hour with

Qualifications

• Admission to the Ohio Bar and active license to practice law.
• 12 months of experience as a licensed attorney.
• 6 months of experience in employee training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and advice to the Oil & Gas Commission on policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate public adjudicatory hearings for cases involving appeals of Chief’s Orders.
• Research and draft legal opinions for the Commission.
• Hold status conferences and certify and transmit records of proceedings to the appellate court.

Skills

Written communication

Decision making

Attention to detail

Attorney/Legal

Job description

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Attorney 4 within the Oil & Gas Commission, headquartered at Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Department of Natural Resources and the Division of Oil and Gas, please visit:

https://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov

What You Will Do…

• Provide legal counsel and advice to the Oil & Gas Commission on policy development and implementation.
• Coordinate public adjudicatory hearings for cases involving appeals of Chief’s Orders.
• Research and draft legal opinions for the Commission.
• Hold status conferences and prepare, certify and transmit records of proceedings to the appellate court.

Starting hourly pay of $40.40/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 6.5 years of service and an ending hourly pay of $57.67/hr.

There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the Exempt pay range schedule and longevity rates Exempt Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Development Required to remain in the Classification After Employment:

Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government Bar of Ohio.

Note:

This position is unclassified in accordance with ORC 124.11 (A) (9).

Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code AND 12 months of experience as a licensed attorney AND 6 months of experience in employee training and development.

Job Skills

Attorney/Legal, Written Communication, Decision Making, Attention to Detail

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Work Location

OH Dept of Naturl Resc Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$40.40/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8AM-5PM Subject to Change

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union