Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleSenior Attorney / Assistant Attorney 1,2,3 (NY HELPS) - 2343

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

2438 Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as an Assistant Attorney 1, NS, Assistant Attorney 2, NS, Assistant Attorney 3, NS or Senior Attorney, G-25.

Transfer: Current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

NY HELPS:

Assistant Attorney 1, NS: Law school graduation and/or eligibility for NYS Bar Admission.

Assistant Attorney 2, NS: Admission to NYS Bar.

Assistant Attorney 3, NS: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 2, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 12 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

Senior Attorney, Grade 25: 12 months as an Assistant Attorney 3, or Admission to the NYS Bar and 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment. Position may be filled at the Senior Attorney level or one of the Assistant Attorney traineeship appointment levels. Appointment title will be dependent upon qualifications of candidate selected. This position may be designated 55-b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
NOTE: Admission to the New York State Bar and current registration to practice law in New York State is required for continued employment. Disbarment or loss of registration shall result in termination or suspension of employment.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong legal and analytical skills. Demonstrate decision making skills, good judgement, and commitment to an ethical, principled workplace. Well-organized and capable of conveying complex information in plain language. Experience teaching/training and a familiarity with public ethics are useful but not required.

Duties Description The incumbent will report to the Ethics Officer and complete the following duties: To oversee employees’ compliance with the public ethics laws. Will provide ethics training to DOH officers and employees. Liaise with the Commission on Lobbying and Ethics in Government to maintain and annually certify the list of employees required to file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement; to report training statistics with the assistance of the Staff Development Unit. To seek guidance from COELIG as needed. To respond to DOH-specific ethics questions from COELIG. To submit applications for permission to engage in outside employment or to accept third-party funding as required. And the incumbent will liaise with HRMG to obtain information from Human Resources that is necessary to maintain a list of Financial Disclosure filers and report training statistics.

Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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.

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/SnrAtty/2343

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518 473-3395

Email Address Resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

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/SnrAtty/2343 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SCD/SnrAtty/2343, 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.