Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssociate Attorney - 02514

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade28

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $109250 to $134178 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs, Bureau of Program Counsel

24th floor, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as an Associate Attorney, G-28.

Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at Grade 26 or above with current NYS Bar Admission and eligible for transfer to Associate Attorney under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications: Be a current NYS Department of Health employee with two years of service as a Senior Attorney and/or Senior Attorney (Various Parenthetics).

If three or fewer New York State Department of Health promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate must possess strong legal skills, and be an excellent communicator, negotiator and advocate. The preferred candidate must have demonstrated good decision-making ability, have good interpersonal skills, and must be able to understand and act as the legal expert on a large portfolio of diverse insurance and health-related topics. Experience with health insurance or managed care law, Medicaid or public benefits law and/or administration, administrative law, and regulatory or legislative drafting is desired.

Duties Description The Associate Attorney will provide an array of duties which includes: Providing legal advice and review for insurance programs within the Department of Health, with primary support to OHIP, OALTC, and NYSOH. Assuring quality and consistency of legal opinions provided to key policy makers within the Department and Executive branch. Strong research and communication skills, legal writing, and time management essential. Representing the Department of Health in discussions, agreements, and negotiations with the Executive Chamber, Division of Budget, legislature, other state and federal agencies, and outside stakeholders. Working with Department program staff to draft and review statutes and regulations, and to facilitate the development of health care policies within legal parameters. Consulting with and providing guidance to colleagues within the Division of Legal Affairs on issues related to programs for which the Associate Attorney has expertise. Meet with and educate other attorneys when necessary. Assist with litigation as necessary.

Additional Comments Full-time, contingent permanent, competitive position. Transfer candidates may be asked for the first four digits of their social security number to determine eligibility.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

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.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, SCD/AA/02514

Telephone (518) 486-1812

Fax (518) 473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Human Resources Management Group, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SCD/AA/02514 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/AA/02514, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.