Research Position (1 year term) – Transportation Division (DOT)
- Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill a Research and Writing position in the Transportation Division of her office for a Special Project in coordination with the Research & Analytics Bureau of the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa County Engineers Association Service Bureau. This position is a one year term of employment.
Requirements
The successful candidate will lead a project to research, update, revise, and digitize the Iowa Transportation Law Manual, last published in 1995. This manual serves as a critical reference tool for state agencies, counties, and municipal governments. The project will be completed under the supervision of the Transportation Section Chief and will require strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
Candidates must have a passion for public service and possess exceptional skills in statutory construction, administrative law and legal research and writing. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa. The most competitive applicants will have practiced law for fewer than five years and served on a law review.
Benefits
In addition to a collegial environment among people who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules and excellent work-life balance and no hourly billing. Annual pay is $96,000, plus benefits. This position is located at the Iowa DOT in Ames.
This position is a one year term of employment.
Contact Information
Apply today by sending a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319.
This is a non-merit position for the Office of the Iowa Attorney General.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Background check is required. Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
