Review Vacancy
AgencyGeneral Services, Office of
TitleSupervising Attorney - VID 226971
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $133245 to $168152 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the general supervision of the Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel of the Office of General Services, the incumbent of this position will provide legal counsel and assistance to the agency’s executive staff and business unit administrators for real property transactions and assume responsibility for legal services in support of the extensive and diverse OGS functions and associated supervisory functions concerning the OGS real estate portfolio and associated transactions, the centralized space leasing program, and special projects relating to property management and land utilization. The incumbent will also be the OGS Ethics Officer and have the associated duties of that position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Supervise professional staff including associate attorneys and senior attorneys engaged in real property related matters and leasing matters. This includes: providing guidance as to the depth and scope of effort required in particular matters; assigning matters; reviewing workload; monitoring progress of assignments, and establishing priorities and deadlines; assisting legal staff in problem solving and formulating strategies; reviewing and editing draft documents, and identifying opportunities to increase experience and competency of real estate attorneys under supervision; ensuring that agency policies are applied consistently; and conducting performance reviews and other supervisory responsibilities.
• Provide legal evaluations, oversight and advice relative to the OGS Division of Real Estate, including State Assets and Land Management and Leasing Services.
• Oversee legal work regarding the OGS centralized space leasing program under the Public Buildings Law, which addresses over 600 active leases, comprising on an annual basis preparation of approximately 100 leases, supplemental and associated contracts, with legal guidance provided to the Division of Real Estate, Leasing Services staff in the preparation, revision, and processing for approvals of State leases.
• Participate in the formulation, negotiation, and preparation of complex and comprehensive leases and related financing, mortgages, and associated instruments for major facility construction or conversion contracts including legislation, contracts, bonds and real property management.
• Draft analysis for and approve lease contracts and pertinent standard and special lease clauses as required. Specifically, prepare lease clauses and documentation requiring particular attention and expertise in the metropolitan New York City area.
• Provide counsel on the administration of contract for brokerage services to meet the ongoing leasing requirements for the OGS centralized space leasing program.
• Participate in initiatives relating to major facility construction, developer projects and critically required rehabilitation programs of existing facilities involving long-term, complex real property and construction related transactions.
• Provide counsel and render opinions to the agency’s executive and policy-making officers addressing the extensive program of leasing space in the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza and other OGS-operated office buildings statewide for office space, retail stores, and private sector services, the leasing of associated parking areas, and issuance of concessions to private operators of such spaces and facilities. Provide counsel and render opinions to the agency’s executive and policy-making officers and other departmental executives and attorneys on subleasing and licensing of space in order to utilize otherwise unused space.
• Oversee the formulation, negotiation, and preparation of complex contracts for real property transactions and agency operations, including purchases, sales, leases, easements, MOUs, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Provide supervisory guidelines and instructions to real estate and real property management staff and directly oversee high profile projects where substantial costs are involved, or the agency’s goals and policies are directly affected.
• Evaluate and help develop causes of actions and defenses to claims, actions and proceedings relating to litigation involving OGS real property and leased spaces. Assemble all evidentiary materials for respective litigations.
• Represent and act as advocate for the agency in interactions with the Division of Budget, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the State Comptroller, and other State agency attorneys. Participate in negotiations and extensive communications with representatives of landlords, developers, contractors, purchasers, and a wide range of private sector and governmental entities.
• Act as the agency’s Ethics Officer. Interpret applicable law, regulations, and guidelines, render assistance and formal agency opinions in relation to ethical requirements for OGS employees. Respond to questions from OGS staff regarding ethical requirements. Develop and provide ethics training to OGS staff. Review and approve travel requests and requests regarding outside employment.
• Act as an advocate and subject matter expert in agency representation for procurement lobbying matters internally and externally. Advise agency staff on implementation of procurement lobbying requirements and potential policy and process changes and improvements in management relative to procurement lobbying and contracts and other related matters. Work with other governmental entities and other affected parties (such as the business community) on the interpretation and application of procurement lobbying restrictions. Prepare and provide training to OGS and other governmental entities relative to scope of procurement lobbying law and its implementation. Develop and implement internal agency policies related to procurement lobbying.
• Serve as one of six members of management team in OGS Legal Services (the others being the Counsel, First Deputy Counsel, Deputy Counsel & Legislative Counsel, and two Supervising Attorneys).
• Assist the Deputy Counsel & Legislative Counsel in preparation of OGS legislative program by providing evaluations, comments, and recommendations on legislative proposals developed by the agency or by other agencies in relevant subject areas.
Notes:
• One day of telecommuting after three months and two days allowed to telecommute after six months.
Minimum Qualifications Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 26 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
52.7 Non-Competitive Promotion:
If there are no more than three qualified candidates in the promotion field for this position, the agency will request approval from the Department of Civil Service to fill this position via a non-competitive promotion (NCP) examination, pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible for the NCP, candidates must meet the following qualifications: Current New York State Office of General Services employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as an Associate Attorney and must not have failed the two most recent exams.
NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.
Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.
For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.