Assistant City Attorney - Environmental Focused

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking an Assistant City Attorney with a focus on Environmental Services. This role involves providing legal expertise in areas such as water quality, stormwater, and solid waste management, while collaborating with regulatory agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental law and utility operations. This position offers the chance to impact the community positively through innovative legal practices.
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Are you looking for an opportunity to use your legal expertise that will directly impact your community?


Join a Leading Environmental Utility: Assistant City Attorney – Environmental Services The City of Springfield is seeking an experienced legal professional to serve as an Assistant City Attorney, focusing on the Department of Environmental Services. This is a unique opportunity to practice law in a specialized area that helps shape Springfield’s future through environmental compliance and the legal issues that arise in the day-to-day operation of a public entity. You will provide advanced legal services for Environmental Services, including Clean Water Services and Solid Waste Management.


Responsibilities include advising on regulations related to water quality, stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste, as well as supporting utility operations, infrastructure projects, permitting, regulatory compliance, contracts, enforcement matters, and coordination with operational staff. You will be working directly with agencies such as the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency. This role is ideal for attorneys with a background in environmental law and, most importantly, practical experience with the legal, regulatory, and operational issues involved in running a utility.


Springfield’s utilities are recognized for their innovation, award-winning performance, and advanced treatment technologies. You will join a high-performing team that values forward thinking, problem solving, and public service. If you thrive in complex legal work, enjoy collaboration, and want to contribute to a community’s long-term success and quality of life, please submit your application.


This Assistant City
Attorney position may be filled at any level (Assistant City Attorney III-V; please see Functions below for additional information) dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.


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