<div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText jobsearch-JobComponent-description css-sn7po5 eu4oa1w0"><div>
<div>
The work we do matters!
</div>
<div>
Hiring Agency:
</div> Health & Human Services - Agency 25
<div>
<br> Location:
</div> Lincoln Job Posting
<div>
<br> Hiring Rate:
</div> $36.23
<div>
<br> Classification Salary Range:
</div> $34.50 - $51.75
<div>
<br> Job Posting:
</div> JR2023-00000611 Lead Public Health Attorney III (Open)
<div>
<br> Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
</div>
<div>
<br> Job Description:
</div> The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to serving our community through our mission of, "Helping People Live Better Lives". In support of that mission, DHHS is in search of a Lead Public Health Attorney to lead and coordinate the Public Health unit within Legal Services. DHHS State of Nebraska values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or genetics.
<br>
<br> Job duties:
<br> As the Lead Public Health Attorney, this position will manage the administration, direction, and coordination of a team of Public Health Attorneys for DHHS. Responsibilities include supervision, management, and mentoring of the team’s work goals and performance, as well as ensuring consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
<br>
<br> How we reward our teammates:
<br>
<ul>
<li>State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!</li>
<li>13 paid holidays</li>
<li>Generous leave accruals that begin immediately</li>
<li>A culture that embraces work-life balance</li>
<li>Tuition reimbursement program</li>
<li>79% employer-paid health insurance plans</li>
<li>Dental and vision insurance plans</li>
<li>Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy</li>
<li>Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service</li>
<li>Training and development based on your career aspirations</li>
<li>Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Fun, inviting teammates</li>
</ul>
<div></div>
<div>
<br> Qualifications / Requirements
</div>
<div>
Three years of experience as an attorney practicing law and providing legal services such as preparing and trying cases, advising clients, and/or interpreting laws or administrative policies. In accordance with Section 7-101, Nebraska Revised, Reissued Statutes of l943, incumbents in this class must be admitted to the Nebraska Bar.
</div>
<div></div>
<div>
Hiring rate of position: Negotiable; commensurate with education and/or experience, if approved.
</div>
<div></div>
<div>
<br> Knowledge, skills and abilities
</div>
<div>
Experience managing or leading legal staff or legal operations. Current knowledge or the ability to quickly grasp public health principles, law, and policy. Facilitate solutions between multiple parties, interact with other governmental agencies, the public, and representatives of parties involved in a case; formulate legal opinions and recommendations based on legal research and investigations; conduct or coordinate legal research interpret and apply statutes, case law, decisions of judicial and administrative hearings, and administrative rules and policies; assign and evaluate work of assigned staff.
</div>
<div></div>
<div>
<br> Benefits
</div>
<div>
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
</div>
<div></div>
<div>
<br> Equal Opportunity Statement
</div>
<div>
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
</div>
</div>
<br>
<div>
<p>Instructions for Applying</p>
<p></p>
<div>
<div>
<div>
<div>
<div>
Important points to remember when applying:
</div>
<ul>
<li> The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.</li>
<li> Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.</li>
<li> You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.</li>
<li> You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.</li>
<li> When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.</li>
</ul>
<div>
We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
</div>
<div></div>
<div>
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
</div>
<div></div>
<div>
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div></div></div>