Position Information

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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleAssistant Counsel

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade661

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $90931 to $114940 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 18.75

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Quals: Two years of post bar experience

Preferred Quals. Environmental Law experience

Duties Description The incumbent will be assisting with the large backlog of real property matters. This will include recording easements, overseeing the acquisition of property, and dealing with egress issues.

The incumbent will also be assigned enforcement cases, including hearings, to help resolve the existing backlog. This task will include extensive negotiations. This will include RCRA enforcement, since DEC does not currently have an attorney performing that task.

The incumbent will also be assigned to help the Air and Energy Bureau, both with enforcement and permit hearings. That Bureau has a significant workload, and being able to offload several hearings will be essential for that Bureau getting all its work done.

Lastly, the incumbent will be a liaison with the AG’s office on several large cases in litigation.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Travel may be required.
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.

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

Contact Information

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 #24-173642 email or it may not be accepted.