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Title:
Chief Assistant City Attorney
FLSA Status: Exempt
BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The purpose of this position is to
provide legal services to elected officials, management,
city departments and boards and commissions. This is
accomplished by advising on legal questions and procedures,
drafting and reviewing ordinances, contracts and related
legal documents, representing the city, providing
alternative approaches to solving problems, reviewing and
commenting on legislation, representing the city in legal
proceedings, and preparing a variety of documents. Other
duties include directing internal litigation proceedings,
participating in budget development, managing staff, and
completing special projects as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Note:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key
responsibilities of the position. The list of essential
functions below does not identify all duties performed by
any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please
be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical
demands of each essential function.
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(M) |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts
constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
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Essential Functions |
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1 |
S |
Advises on legal issues by
researching questions, drafting and reviewing documents,
representing the city at meetings, providing alternative
approaches to problems, reviewing and commenting on
legislation, preparing legal opinions, interpreting
legislation, and negotiating on issues. |
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2 |
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Assists in the management of
programs, employees, finances, technology and facilities
by supervising prosecutions and in house litigation,
managing staff, participating in budget preparation and
monitoring, overseeing technology needs, overseeing
employee committees and special projects, and
participating in developing facility needs. |
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3 |
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Acts in the absence of the city
attorney by providing legal advice on substantive issues
and procedural questions at meetings, provides input on
city issues, resolving concerns and issues, reviewing
and drafting documents, and responding to legal
questions from employees, departments and elected
officials. |
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4 |
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Represents the city in civil
litigation, administrative proceedings and criminal
cases by preparing and conducting discovery, trials and
settlements, representing the city in court, preparing
briefs, presenting oral arguments and representing the
city in misdemeanor criminal cases. |
JOB
REQUIREMENTS:
-Description of
Minimum Job Requirements-
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Formal Education |
Work requires specialized knowledge
in a professional or technical field. Work requires
professional level knowledge of a discipline equivalent
to that which is acquired in a Masters degree-level of
study or appropriate certification, Professional
Engineer, Law Degree, Certified Accountant. |
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Experience |
Over five years up to and including
seven years experience. |
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Supervision |
Work requires managing and
monitoring work performance of a department including
evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness,
establishing broad organizational goals and realigning
work and staffing assignments for the department. |
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Human Collaboration Skills |
Final decisions regarding policy
development and implementation are made and/or
recommended. Interaction with others outside the
organization requires exercising participative
management skills that support team efforts and quality
processes. |
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Freedom to Act |
The employee normally performs the
duty assignments within broad parameters defined by
general organizational requirements and accepted
practices. End results determine effectiveness of job
performance. |
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Technical Skills |
Advanced: Work requires advanced
skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which
affect the design and implementation of major programs
and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment
and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply
technical skills effectively. |
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Budget Responsibility |
Position has major fiscal
responsibility. Makes significant contribution to major
financial decisions within the department. Responsible
for major financial decisions within the department.
Decisions may influence budget requests and departmental
goals and objectives. Monitors budget plan, and adjusts
work activity as necessary. |
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Reading |
Advanced - Ability to read
literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical
journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal
documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at
the college level or above. However, it may be obtained
from experience and self-study. |
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Math |
Intermediate - Ability to deal with
system of real numbers; practical application of
fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and
measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in
high school up to college. However, it may be obtained
from experience and self-study. |
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Writing |
Advanced - Ability to write
editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.
Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college
level or above. However, it may be obtained from
experience and self-study. |
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Certification &
Other Requirements |
Valid driver's license, member in
good standing, State Bar |
OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDS:
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-Physical strength for this position is indicated below
with “X”- |
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Sedentary |
X |
Light |
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Medium |
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Heavy |
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Very Heavy |
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Exerting up to 10 lbs.
occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting
most of the time. |
Exerting up to 20 lbs.
occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts
constantly OR requires walking or standing to a
significant degree. |
Exerting 20-50 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting 50-100 lbs.
occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs.
constantly. |
Exerting over 100 lbs.
occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50
lbs. constantly. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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C
Continuously
2/3 or more of the time. |
F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time. |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time. |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per
week. |
N
Never
Never occurs. |
Note: This is intended as a
description of the way the job is currently performed. It
does not address the potential for accommodation.
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-Physical Demand- |
-Frequency- |
-Brief Description-
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Standing |
R |
Making presentations, communicating with co-workers |
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Sitting |
C |
Desk work, meetings, driving |
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Walking |
O |
To
other departments/offices, around work site |
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Lifting |
R |
Supplies, equipment, files |
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Carrying |
R |
Files |
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Pushing/Pulling |
R |
File drawers, equipment, tables and chairs |
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Reaching |
O |
For
supplies, for files |
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Handling |
C |
Paperwork |
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Fine Dexterity |
C |
Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator |
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Kneeling |
R |
Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground |
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Crouching |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Crawling |
N |
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Bending |
R |
Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower
shelves/ground |
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Twisting |
F |
From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle |
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Climbing |
O |
Stairs |
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Balancing |
R |
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Vision |
C |
Reading, computer screen, driving |
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Hearing |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Talking |
C |
Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public |
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Foot Controls |
R |
Driving |
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Other
(specified if applicable) |
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MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE, AND HARDWARE:
Computers, printers and related software
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
C
Continuously |
F
Frequently |
O
Occasionally |
R
Rarely |
N
Never |
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D
Daily |
W
Several Times Per Week |
M
Several Times Per Month |
S
Seasonally |
N
Never |
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-Health and Safety Factors- |
| Mechanical Hazards |
N |
| Chemical Hazards |
N |
| Electrical Hazards |
N |
| Fire Hazards |
N |
| Explosives |
N |
| Communicable Diseases |
N |
| Physical Danger or
Abuse |
R |
| Other (see 1 below) |
N |
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-Environmental Factors- |
| Respiratory Hazards |
N |
| Extreme Temperatures |
N |
| Noise and Vibration |
N |
| Wetness/Humidity |
N |
| Physical Hazards |
N |
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(1) N/A
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
None
NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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F
Frequently
From 1/3 to 2/3 of the
time |
O
Occasionally
Up to 1/3 of the time |
R
Rarely
Less than 1 hour per week |
N
Never
Never occurs |
-Description of Non-Physical Demands-
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-Frequency- |
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Time Pressure |
F |
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Emergency Situation |
F |
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Frequent Change of Tasks |
F |
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Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime |
O |
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Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously |
F |
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Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team |
F |
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Tedious or Exacting Work |
F |
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Noisy/Distracting Environment |
N |
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Other (see 2 below) |
N |
(2) N/A
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION:
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Office Environment |
X |
Vehicle |
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Warehouse |
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Outdoors |
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Shop |
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Other (see 3 below) |
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Recreation/Neighborhood Center |
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(3)N/A
SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE – REVIEW AND
COMMENTS:
I have reviewed this description and understand the
requirements and responsibilities of the position.
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Signature of Employee
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Job Title of Department Head |
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Signature of Department Head
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Comments:
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The above statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This description is subject to
modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
City of Peoria Arizona an Equal Opportunity Employer
DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY
APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT.
Employment Hotline (Voice Only):
623-773-7105
Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100
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