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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/11/16

Applications Due10/25/16

Vacancy ID33609

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $76748 to $96732 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Minimum Qualifications Interested candidates must be reachable on the open competitive Legal Specialties list or be eligible to transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law and meet the special qualifications as listed below:
To be eligible for transfer under Section 52.6:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a qualifying title allocated to
grade 23 or higher and must have six months as an Attorney 2 OR admission to the New York
State Bar AND 24 months of subsequent satisfactory legal experience.

Duties Description • Preparation of Memoranda Responding to Ethics Inquiries

With reference to JCOPE precedent and that of its predecessor agencies, and with reference to OSC precedent and familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, opinions and policies, the Senior Attorney will research, investigate and analyze ethical inquiries and subsequently provide verbal advice and prepare written draft and final responses for Special counsel’s review, including guidance to be issued to OSC officers and employees on such matters as permissible outside activities, nepotism, political activities, business and professional restrictions, codes of conduct, post-employment restrictions and procurement integrity. Ability to recognize the implications of job-specific issues, considering the OSC staff’s wide-ranging responsibilities, such as investment officers, investigators and auditors. Special projects as assigned.
• Privacy-Related Tasks

o Assist in the preparation of policies and memoranda to fulfill the Agency’s responsibilities regarding privacy of data collected for various Agency purposes or shared externally.
o Prepare materials for consideration of the Privacy Committee; attend Committee meetings.
o Assist in implementing the Internal Audit report’s recommendations regarding the implementation of the Agency’s privacy responsibilities, with particular emphasis on electronic data collection and development of consistent policies and procedures governing use, protection and retention and destruction, both internally and for external users.
o Assist in the preparation of Memoranda of Understanding with State agencies, or Non-Disclosure Agreements with others, regarding the use of electronic data shared by OSC with those external users.
o Assist in the preparation of appropriate documentation regarding the requests for, and use of, electronic data from external sources, such as other government agencies, necessary for the fulfillment of OSC’s constitutional and statutory duties and responsibilities.
o Perform necessary research to identify and resolve privacy-related legal issues.

• Training and Communication

o Deliver ethics training programs for new employees and for financial disclosure filers.
o Assist in the development and delivery of OSC Division-specific ethics training programs on request.
o Assist in the preparation of updated privacy training materials and in the delivery of privacy training programs.
o Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General regarding CLE programs offered at 110 State Street, Albany.
o Maintain the currency of materials on the OSC Intranet site relating to ethics and privacy topics.
o Recommend new opportunities for informing staff regarding applicable laws, regulations and policies, preparing appropriate bulletins, remarks, handouts, PowerPoints, or other training-appropriate presentation materials.

Additional Comments Desired Competencies
Attorney, admitted to practice in New York
2) Two years of legal experience, preferably at a New York State agency
3) Some experience with New York State’s ethics laws, regulations, opinions and policies
4) Some experience with privacy law
5) Excellent legal research skills and ability to analyze legal issues, identify significant rules, opinions and facts
6) Excellent oral and written communications skills; discretion
7) Attention to detail, ability to set priorities and manage time

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

Name Manu Minocha

Telephone (518) 474-1924

Fax (518) 486-6723

Email Address recruit@osc.state.ny.us

Address

Street 110 State Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.state.ny.us no later than October 25, 2016. Please reference Item #1197 – GOER-MPM when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. (The GOER ID # should not be included).

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