Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/20/17
Applications Due: 06/30/17
Vacancy ID: 41687
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyState, Department of
TitleSenior Attorney
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $79849 to $100645 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type 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? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address One Commerce Plaza
99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12231
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney; or one year of permanent competitive service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Note: Admission to the NYS Bar is required.
Duties Description The Department of State is seeking a senior attorney candidate with a background in land use, water law and environmental law to work with staff in the Office of Planning and Development (OPD) in preparing legally enforceable waterfront revitalization plans. The senior attorney will also conduct reviews of waterfront plans submitted to the Secretary of State for approval pursuant Executive Law Article 42. Legal advice and assistance are to be provided to OPD staff, municipal officials and consultants on a broad range of topics involving planning, zoning and environmental regulation. Secondarily, the senior attorney will be requested to ensure that the Department’s record justifies proposed consistency determinations regarding new development along the coast. The job embraces coastal issues such as climate change, post-storm recovery, coastal hazards, dredging, and hazardous waste cleanup. Familiarity with grant and contract-related activities is helpful to this position. The candidate should have a strong background in legal research and writing.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Kristine Herbert
Telephone
Fax (518) 402-3656
Email Address HRM.Recruitment@dos.ny.gov
Address
Street Bureau of Human Resources Management
99 Washington Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12231
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume detailing education and experience along with one professional writing sample.
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