Deputy District Attorney First Assistant

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer the department operations; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of department policies, procedures, and business practices; evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes; recommend and establish administrative controls and improvements; develop procedures to implement new and/or changing regulatory requirements; review and develop justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; serve as advisor to the District Attorney.
• Direct and approve through subordinate supervisors the planning, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, training, and review of the work of a diverse workforce; act as a resource, and provide direction, guidance, and leadership to staff; advise on the more complex and sensitive concerns and issues; may select, direct, and manage the work of consultants.
• Provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public, and/or outside agencies; represent the county to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments, and organizations including making presentations, participating in meetings, and conducting community outreach; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects; respond and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Deputy District Attorney First Assistant

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Receive direction from an elected official.          
• Exercise direct supervision over staff.
• Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers.
• In the absence of the District Attorney, the Deputy District Attorney First Assistant assumes full responsibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.
 

Deputy District Attorney First Assistant
Training and experience for this advanced level, professional classification is a current member of the State of Oregon Bar Association in good standing and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
 
Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.