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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/24/15

Applications Due12/25/15

Vacancy ID23810

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleSenior Attorney - 13548

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 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Division of Legal Affairs, Bureau of House Counsel,

Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Senior Attorney (G-25); OR a NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at Grade 23 or above with current NYS Bar Admission and eligible for transfer to Senior Attorney under Sections 70.4 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. (Candidates requesting consideration for transfer must also be a graduate of an accredited law school with a LLB or JD degree, and may also need to meet additional experiential conditions to qualify for consideration.)

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate should be a highly motivated individual interested in working in public service as part of an active legal team. Preferred qualifications include strong research and writing skills, eager to learn new subject areas, demonstrated sound judgment, excellent oral communication skills; and capable of handling high-volume activities in a deadline-driven environment.

Duties Description This position is in the Bureau of House Counsel within the Division of Legal Affairs. The Senior Attorney will work with the Department’s Office of Health Emergency Preparedness, as well as other offices within the Department, that plan for and respond to emergent issues in public health. The incumbent may also be required to provide legal services to other Department of Health program areas. Legal services include but are not limited to: providing oral and written counsel to program staff; developing regulations, contracts and memoranda of understanding; and drafting and reviewing legislation. Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. The incumbent will also attend meetings and provide legal advice to committees and councils, and communicate well with clients and members of the public.

Additional Comments Full time, permanent appointment.

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, DG/SA/13548

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingNYS employees only should submit resume to: Human Resources Management Group, DG/SA/13548, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or by fax to: (518) 473-3395, or by email to: resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code DG/SA/13548 included in the subject line. *Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

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