Deputy Administrator/Deputy Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Bloomington, IN
Location: Bloomington, IN 47401
Description:
Salary : $83,194.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, IN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (40hrs/week; with benefits)
Department: Council
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Typical Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Position Reports to:: Council Administrator/Attorney
Supervises Staff:: Yes
Description
The City of Bloomington has an exciting job opportunity as a Deputy Administrator/Deputy Attorney. We invite diverse talent to join our team and help advance our mission focusing on economic vitality, attainable housing, public safety, progress partnerships, inclusion, open government, sustainability, transportation, and quality of place. Come join us and be part of shaping the vibrant future of Bloomington, Indiana.
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Researches legal and policy issues and provides resources, information, advice, and recommendations.
Drafts and presents ordinances, resolutions, contracts, press announcements and background information, and other documents.
Provides support to Council and the Administrator/Attorney during meetings of Council and its committees and task forces, as assigned.
Assists in rendering legal advice to, or conducting litigation on behalf of, the Council.
Assists in preparation and distribution of the weekly legislative packet and meeting materials for meetings of Council and its committees and task forces.
Acts as a liaison between Council members, the City administration, and boards and commissions on legal and policy issues relating to City business.
Receives calls from citizens and appropriately responds, working with City staff to resolve complaints or concerns, if necessary.
Networks with other communities to share information about laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
Processes claims and ensures efficient operation for the Council Office.
Non-Essential (secondary)
Performs duties of Council Administrator/Attorney in their absence.
Represents Council when members are unable to attend events and activities.
Supervises interns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent knowledge. Licensed attorney in the State of Indiana required.
Advanced degree in public affairs or equivalent, preferred.
Minimum of over one year of experience as an attorney and/or government/public affairs.
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
Ability to perform research, synthesize information, and render conclusions regarding complex matters of law and public policy.
Significant knowledge of municipal operations and thorough knowledge of legislative process.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work
Applies a broad scope of laws, rules, regulations, and best practices to devise unique approaches for dealing with unusual and/or unresolved problems. Performs work with significant consequence in a high-profile environment where maintaining and providing a balanced perspective for decision-makers is necessary.
Observes routine workday schedule with some required evening meetings. The work environment is a modern office with no unusual physical demands. Required to meet constant deadlines.
Personal Work Relationships
Maintains frequent contact with Council members, City department heads and staff, agencies, organizations, media, and members of the general public. Contact occurs during varied situations and circumstances, often requiring tact and use of mediation skills to gain cooperation in the face of differences of opinion. Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise fashion in both written and oral form.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.
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Describe how you meet the minimum requirement of a Juris Doctor degree, an advanced degree in public affairs, or equivalent knowledge. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A.
02
Describe your prior experience of more than one year as an attorney and/or in government or public affairs. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A.
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This position requires that you be a licensed attorney in the State of Indiana. Please provide the date you became certified in the state of Indiana.
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Please describe any prior experience or knowledge you have related to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, municipal operations, and the legislative process. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A.
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Location : Bloomington, IN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (40hrs/week; with benefits)
Department: Council
Opening Date: 04/16/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Typical Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
Position Reports to:: Council Administrator/Attorney
Supervises Staff:: Yes
Description
The City of Bloomington has an exciting job opportunity as a Deputy Administrator/Deputy Attorney. We invite diverse talent to join our team and help advance our mission focusing on economic vitality, attainable housing, public safety, progress partnerships, inclusion, open government, sustainability, transportation, and quality of place. Come join us and be part of shaping the vibrant future of Bloomington, Indiana.
The City is currently in the process of implementing a new salary structure. Depending on the progress of this implementation, the salary offered to the selected candidate may be higher than the amount currently posted. However, the candidate will not be offered a salary lower than the posted amount for this position.
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Researches legal and policy issues and provides resources, information, advice, and recommendations.
Drafts and presents ordinances, resolutions, contracts, press announcements and background information, and other documents.
Provides support to Council and the Administrator/Attorney during meetings of Council and its committees and task forces, as assigned.
Assists in rendering legal advice to, or conducting litigation on behalf of, the Council.
Assists in preparation and distribution of the weekly legislative packet and meeting materials for meetings of Council and its committees and task forces.
Acts as a liaison between Council members, the City administration, and boards and commissions on legal and policy issues relating to City business.
Receives calls from citizens and appropriately responds, working with City staff to resolve complaints or concerns, if necessary.
Networks with other communities to share information about laws, regulations, policies, and practices.
Processes claims and ensures efficient operation for the Council Office.
Non-Essential (secondary)
Performs duties of Council Administrator/Attorney in their absence.
Represents Council when members are unable to attend events and activities.
Supervises interns.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree or equivalent knowledge. Licensed attorney in the State of Indiana required.
Advanced degree in public affairs or equivalent, preferred.
Minimum of over one year of experience as an attorney and/or government/public affairs.
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
Ability to perform research, synthesize information, and render conclusions regarding complex matters of law and public policy.
Significant knowledge of municipal operations and thorough knowledge of legislative process.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work
Applies a broad scope of laws, rules, regulations, and best practices to devise unique approaches for dealing with unusual and/or unresolved problems. Performs work with significant consequence in a high-profile environment where maintaining and providing a balanced perspective for decision-makers is necessary.
Observes routine workday schedule with some required evening meetings. The work environment is a modern office with no unusual physical demands. Required to meet constant deadlines.
Personal Work Relationships
Maintains frequent contact with Council members, City department heads and staff, agencies, organizations, media, and members of the general public. Contact occurs during varied situations and circumstances, often requiring tact and use of mediation skills to gain cooperation in the face of differences of opinion. Able to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise fashion in both written and oral form.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.
- Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
- The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
- Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
- Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
- Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
- The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
- After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
- City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
- City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
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Describe how you meet the minimum requirement of a Juris Doctor degree, an advanced degree in public affairs, or equivalent knowledge. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A.
02
Describe your prior experience of more than one year as an attorney and/or in government or public affairs. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A.
03
This position requires that you be a licensed attorney in the State of Indiana. Please provide the date you became certified in the state of Indiana.
04
Please describe any prior experience or knowledge you have related to local, state, and federal laws and regulations, municipal operations, and the legislative process. If you do not meet this requirement, enter N/A.
Required Question