Assistant Counsel

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/27/24

Applications Due07/17/24

Vacancy ID161782

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NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssistant Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Minimum Qualifications Member of the NYS Bar Association and at least two years post-bar experience.

Duties Description -OGC is seeking a multi-faceted attorney with significant experience in many of OGC's practice areas. The person would help train new staff to perform their duties, handle several important matters, and fill in when staff depart, are on leave, or otherwise need assistance with cases. For these reasons the candidate must be extremely versatile in experience and knowledge.

• The position will be funded at a 50% level, so OGC is seeking .5 of an FTE.

• Given the variety of legal functions to be performed the attorney must have experience in the following areas: litigation (civil and administrative), real property, air and energy, permitting, and enforcement. It is expected the person will be able to fill in for any matters in these areas at any time. The person must also be able to work in a team setting, and be able to educate younger attorneys on the finer points of the various legal areas.

• The attorney will need to be able to manage legal and technical teams in litigation, including enforcement cases, real property matters, and complex litigation on air issues.

• The Associate Counsel will report to the Deputy Counsel in OGC and receive assignments based on the priorities of OGC.

• As assigned by the Bureau Chief, the Associate Counsel will serve as lead counsel on significant enforcement proceedings, and other matters, including those with multi-region or multi-agency involvement. When appropriate, the Associate Counsel will assist the Attorney General's office in judicial proceedings.

• The Associate Counsel will also analyze legal issues in enforcement matters, prepare consent orders and related pleadings, conduct legal research and represent the Department in administrative proceedings. The Associate Counsel will meet with and oversee lawyers and program staff during complex enforcement hearings. At times, the Associate Counsel will assist the regions regarding enforcement matters.

• It is expected that the candidate will be able to handle complex matters in numerous fields.

Additional Comments Must have valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System

• Shift & Geographic pay differentials

• Affordable Health Care options

• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

• NYS Deferred Compensation plan

• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds

• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

DEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Name Marline Agnew

Telephone (518) 402-9273

Fax (518) 402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-161782 (Repost of #23-142287) email or it may not be accepted.