Deputy District Attorney Chief

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, manage, and administer programs and functions of a misdemeanor, family justice or family court  division within the District Attorney's office; develop and implement program and strategic planning; implement and assist in the development of a division's 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 an advisor to the District Attorney; represent the District Attorney in the area of responsibility; interpret office policy and communicate that interpretation to others.  
• Coordinate legal matters in resolving assigned cases such as pretrial screening and preparation, adjudication, trial, and sentencing; provide public advocacy role as directed by the District Attorney; assist and advocate change within the criminal justice system; develop options for legislation at state and local levels; provide testimony and expert advice. 
• 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.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Deputy District Attorney Chief

• 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 or Deputy District Attorney First Assistant.          
• Exercise direct supervision over staff.
• Exercise indirect supervision through managers, supervisors, and/or lead workers.

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 Chief
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.