Senior Assistant City Attorney - Airport

Redmond, City of•Redmond, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited guidance of the City Attorney, the Senior Assistant City Attorney - Airport serves as deputy legal counsel for the City, and primary counsel for the City sponsored Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM). The Senior Assistant City Attorney will provide senior-level expertise and support in a variety of municipal legal services; and is expected to exercise a high level of independence and professional judgment, and may represent the City in legal proceedings, hearings, litigations, and negotiations. The Senior Assistant City Attorney will provide primary legal counsel for the Airport and community development departments; secondary legal counsel for contracts, general municipal governance, procurement, public records, real property, and water; and as-needed advisement for employment, labor, police, and/or other areas. Distinguished from the City Attorney classification in that the Senior Assistant City Attorney operates in a support capacity to the City Attorney, who is responsible for the overall Legal department decisions and functions. Distinguished from the Assistant City Attorney in that the Senior Assistant City Attorney has a higher level of complexity, experience, and depth of knowledge in municipal law, and is typically an expert in one or more relevant areas of law. Senior Assistant City Attorney generally provide leadership or supervision to lower-level classifications including Assistant City Attorneys.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from an accredited school of law
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a related field.
Two (2) years of progressive experience and demonstrated expertise in one or more specific areas of airport, contracts, employment, general governance, land use, labor, police, procurement, public records, real property, water, and/or legal office supervision.
Active member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar Association.
Possession of or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire, a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements affecting City policies and operations.
Knowledge of City government administration, organization, functions, and services.
Knowledge of practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques of local government law, administrative law, constitutional law, public contracting, and others.
Knowledge of, and ability to, interpret applicable Local, State, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and directives.
Principles and practices of paralegal support functions related to municipal government operations.
Legal terminology, forms, documents, and procedures used in composing, processing, and filing a variety of legal documents and reports.
Methods of legal research and analysis, and legal writing and document preparation.
Pertinent Local, State, and Federal laws, ordinances and rules; applicable court rules, deadlines, and related requirements.
Knowledge of court procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate information and issues, and to develop recommendations and alternatives.
Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Ability to prepare and analyze data, prepare narrative and statistical reports from data, and written outlines and/or oral instructions.
Ability to present orally and in writing to individuals and large groups, and to internal and external customers.
Ability to exercise keen time management skills, balance multiple priorities, and consistently meet timelines and due dates.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals and groups, be an effective collaborator in a team-centered environment, and work effectively under general direction.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office technology applications in documents processing, spreadsheets, data bases, PowerPoint presentations, and publishing software applications.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain and remain in possession of the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification.
Five (5) years of experience in a municipality or local government.
Three (3) years of experience as legal counsel for a Part 139 Airport.

Responsibilities

Assists the City Attorney in researching, planning, organizing and administering legal services.
Provides advice to resolve conflicts between the Airport, contractors, noise complaints, land use, and environmental regulations.
Ensures adherence to Federal Aviation Administration rules, including Part 13 and Part 16 proceedings to prevent discrimination or misuse of airport facilities.
Advises on collateral uses of Airport property, revenue sharing, and public finance.
Represents the Airport in court or administrative hearings over operational, financial, or regulatory matters.
Serves as primary legal counsel with respect to land leases, concession agreements, airline agreements, service agreements, operating permits, license agreements, and professional services agreements.
Provides legal research, drafts, and negotiates leases, contracts and related agreements for tenants; including airlines, concessionaires, and other business partners.
Concurrent with the City Attorney, responsible for general municipal law, public meetings, public records, advising public bodies and attending meetings.
Analyzes, interprets, and drafts codes, laws, policies, contracts, and other legal documents as requested.
Provides senior-level professional legal services, interpretation, and consultation to department managers/supervisors and employees on Legal matters relating to the City.
Attends City Council, airport Committee, Planning Commission and other City committee or commission meetings or work sessions to address legal issues and provide advice on compliance with public meetings, records and ethics law, and meeting/hearing procedures.
Responds to legal questions from City staff, community members, and other agencies relating to City business.
Provides legal advice related to implementation of Council goals and City and department strategic plans.
Drafts legal opinions, memos, contracts, agreements, findings, ordinances, letters, and other legal documents to be finalized by the City Attorney.
Conducts legal research of varying levels of complexity and delegates legal research to other Assistant City Attorney staff.
May provide training and education in areas of prevention and legal areas to City employees and community partners.
Stays abreast of developments in state and federal standards, legislation, and regulations governing municipalities.
Assists relevant departments and City Officials to revise and update policies to ensure compliance.
Serves as the Acting City Attorney in the case of absence of the City Attorney.
Serves as the lead Assistant to the City Attorney in representing and defending the City and its employees in legal proceedings and administrative motions.
Represents the City to the public, elected officials, City Council, and other outside agencies.
May supervise, lead, train, or provide guidance to any Assistant City Attorneys.
Operates a motor vehicle regularly to attend meetings, trainings, hearings, and other situations when necessary.
Performs other similar duties as assigned