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Job Description
Announcement Number: 6728023
STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL1
SENIOR DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT
Salary Range: Up to $151,108.00 Employee/Employer Paid or $129,429.00 Employer Paid (DOE)
Duty Station: Las Vegas, Carson City or Reno.
POSITION STATUS: Exempt (FLSA); unclassified position entitled to standard state benefits; serves at the will of the
Attorney General. Employment contingent upon successful background check.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position represents the State of Nevada in a variety of tobacco-related areas. The primary
responsibilities of this position include day-to-day enforcement of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA)
and compliance with subsequent settlements; oversight of retail compliance checks; representing the State in
administrative hearings and civil actions; drafting and testifying on legislative matters; and advising the Nevada
Department of Taxation on tobacco and taxation issues. The candidate will also represent the State in tobacco
workgroups hosted by the National Association of Attorneys General. The duties and requirements of this position
identified and discussed above are not all-inclusive. The position will require responsibility for, and performance of,
many duties not specifically mentioned relating to tobacco issues and operation of the Tobacco Enforcement Unit.
This position also supervises another attorney.
Minimum Education And Background: Graduation from accredited law school and licensed by a state bar.
Minimum of five (5) years as a licensed attorney. Valid state driver's license required.
Preferred Experience: Experience in a leadership position is preferred. Experience handling administrative matters
will be viewed favorably. A working knowledge of Nevada statutes, Nevada's Administrative Procedures Act,
Nevada rules of evidence, local court rules, and Nevada appellate procedure is also preferred. Trial experience and
management experience are each a plus. Experience with the subject matter is a plus. Serious candidates should
demonstrate a zeal for learning.
Skills Required: A successful candidate will have excellent writing, organizational, communication, time
management, and interpersonal skills. Candidates should have the ability to comprehend and analyze complex
statutes, contracts, and settlements. Candidates must have a working knowledge of the relevant Nevada Revised
Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, and ethical requirements. Reconciliation of sales volumes reported by tobacco
distributors and manufacturers will be required. Therefore, a level of comfort with performing mathematical functions
is necessary. The ideal candidate should be able to maintain their own workload and prioritize tasks as needed.
Additionally, candidates should have superior public speaking skills and the ability to effectively communicate and
collaborate with other Deputy Attorneys General, Tobacco Unit staff, persons in other departments of government,
and Industry members. A knowledge of computer word processing applications, particularly as related to the
performance of legal research and writing, is required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.
The knowledge and skills identified above are not all-inclusive and the candidate selected may be required to have
or acquire additional job performance related knowledge and skills. Must exhibit professionalism, self-motivation,
punctuality, and leadership and supervisory skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and travel. Ability to
read printed materials and computer screens; to hear and speak to communicate in person and virtually and over the
telephone; to speak in a clear and understandable manner. Reasonable accommodation available for some physical
demands for otherwise qualified individuals upon request.
1 The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect
our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Benefits of Position Include:
• Work largely independently
• Student loan forgiveness after 10 years of
public service
• Compressed work schedule option
• Public service/community involvement
• Retirement accrual after vesting
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Medical/dental/life insurance
• Work-life balance
This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. A successful applicant
is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.
Send cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to Chief David J. Pope at dpope@ag.nv.gov.
Closing Date/Time: Until recruitment needs are satisfied -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Nevada
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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