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Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
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About the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles:
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has been named one of Indiana’s 2023 Top Workplaces by its employees.
The Indiana BMV employs more than 1,400 team members in branches across the state. From customer service and document management to information technology and finance, the BMV offers a broad scope of opportunities. While most Hoosiers know us for processing drivers’ licenses and registrations, the BMV also offers programs and services in a wide range of areas including driver’s education, driver ability, reinstatement after suspension, and much more.
Location:
This position is located within the Legal Division at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, IN.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $120,016.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
About the Job:
The General Counsel oversees the Legal Division and collaborates with other members of Senior Staff to provide recommendations and guidance on legal matters and the overall strategic initiatives of the BMV. This role directly reports to the Chief of Staff and represents the agency in all legal matters.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Oversee and direct staff, workflow, and projects
- Prepare and render legal opinions
- Advise the Commissioner and Senior Staff on a variety of issues
- Draft documents, policies, rules, regulations, and most importantly, resolutions
- Assist in drafting legislation
- Partner with the Legislative Director to provide analysis of pending legislation
- Conduct research and prepare reports on various topics
- Review contracts
- Manage agency litigation and coordinate on legal matters with outside counsel
- Represent the Legal Division to all levels of management
- Serve as the Ethics Officer for the agency
- Keep the Commissioner and Senior Staff informed and up-to-date about any matters that are likely to have a significant impact on the agency
- Develop and implement ideas for cost savings and efficiency
- Lead the division in a manner that enhances the BMV’s ability to provide fast, accurate, and friendly customer service to the people of Indiana
- Provide the Commission Members with reports and information for public discussion
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You’ll Need for Success:
- Current and up to date admission to the Indiana State Bar
- Demonstrate strong integrity
- Display an aptitude for leading, inspiring, developing, and evaluating staff
- Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and precedents
- Detailed understanding of organizational programs and business practices
- A thorough grasp of State programs and resources; public policy and program evaluation
- Talent for developing and measuring program outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of budget management
- Drive to create, maintain, and improve the BMV’s culture of teamwork, excellent customer service, and cost-effective use of Hoosier’s resources
- Excellent communication in all forms and the ability to articulate and present ideas
- Outstanding capacity to treat all with courtesy and respect
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected]
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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