Ready to drive legal excellence in Iowa’s transportation future? Join the Iowa Department of Transportation as an Attorney 2 and play a pivotal role in shaping the legal framework that keeps Iowa moving forward.   This is a high-profile position that oversees the Iowa DOT administrative rules, analyzes federal and state legislation, and provides legal research for the Executive Leadership Team.  The Attorney 2 will be immersed in a variety of topics relating to transportation safety, property management, liability, contracting, driver licensing, motor vehicle registration, and business and professional licensing.

Learn more about the department and these topic areas at https://iowadot.gov/about.

Iowa Department of Transportation’s mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. The person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location:  This position is based in the Iowa DOT headquarters in Ames, Iowa, but will have the opportunity to work remotely for a portion of hours.  The position may have occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.

Shift Requirements:  This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position.  The position will primarily work during core business hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, to maximize collaboration with staff and partners.   Iowa DOT may authorize a flexible work schedule upon request.

As an Attorney 2, your duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and coordinate administrative rule reviews and updates, primarily in Iowa Administrative Rule 761 (see https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/agency/761.pdf (Download PDF reader)).
• Manage and review administrative rule stakeholder and legislative review, including regular appearances before the Iowa State Legislature Administrative Rule Review Committee.
• Analyze federal and state proposed and passed legislation impacting Iowa DOT rules and processes.
• Provide legal analysis and research to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with other staff in the Office of the Director to identify key issues, emerging trends, or process improvements.

Special Requirements:
Employees may be required to be admitted to the Iowa State Bar by the appointing authority.

What we offer YOU:

– Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.

– Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.

– Opportunities for professional growth and development.

– Paid time off effective immediately – biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

– Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

– Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

– Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us

Reasonable accommodation includes an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

1. Graduation from an accredited school of law, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.
2. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work with the employing agency in the practice of law; not including experience as a law clerk.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (Download PDF reader)