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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/30/15

Applications Due07/15/15

Vacancy ID22043

NY HELPNo

AgencyAging, Office for the

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $75243 to $94834 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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

County Albany

Street Address Agency Building 2, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Minimum Qualifications This is a transfer opportunity for a current NYS employee who has permanent status as a Senior Attorney.
OR
70.1 Transfer:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney Realty, SG-25.
OR
52.6 Transfer:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a position at the SG-23 level or above designated administrative pursuant to Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Note: Admission to the New York State Bar is required.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Counsel for the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), a significant portion of the Senior Attorney’s duties will include working with agency staff to develop, amend and promulgate regulations and program standards for programs administered by the Office under the Older Americans Act and the Elder Law. Other responsibilities will include serving as the Agency’s Compliance Officer under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the Personal Privacy Protection Law Officer under the New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law. The Senior Attorney will also be involved in drafting and reviewing contracts, grants, interagency agreements, including data use agreements, and ensuring the appropriateness and legal sufficiency of these documents. The Senior Attorney will assist fiscal and program staff with legal issues relating to procurement, contracting and the Annual Implementation Plans submitted to NYSOFA by the area agencies on aging, pursuant to the Older Americans Act.

It is anticipated that this position will require approximately 5% travel, including some overnight.

SPECIFIC DUTIES: (Illustrative only)

• Develop, amend and promulgate appropriate regulations and program standards for programs administered by NYSOFA.
• Serve as the Agency’s HIPAA Compliance Officer and Personal Privacy Protection Law Officer.
• Advise the Counsel on matters relating to law and the legal implications of policies and procedures established and/or used by NYSOFA.
• Assist the staff of NYSOFA and local grantees in interpreting legal matters related to the administration of programs by the Office under the provisions of the federal Older Americans Act, the NYS Elder Law and various other programs.
• Provide analyses and interpretations of federal, state and local legislation affecting programs and services for older adults.
• Draft and review contracts, grants and interagency agreements, including data use agreements, and ensure the appropriateness and legal sufficiency of these documents.
• Assist with the development of Requests for Application, Requests for Proposal and grant applications.
• Review the Annual Implementation Plans submitted for approval to NYSOFA by the area agencies on aging for appropriateness and legal sufficiency.
• Assist fiscal and program staff with legal issues related to procurement, contracting and the Annual Implementation Plans.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Counsel.

Additional Comments Admission to the New York State Bar is required.

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

Name Jacqueline McGinn

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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