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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/02/16

Applications Due12/15/16

Vacancy ID35001

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleSenior Attorney

Occupational CategoryLegal

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $76748 to $96731 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 OPWDD - Executive Management, Office of Counsel

44 Holland Ave.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service Legal Specialties List or be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Office of Counsel provides legal guidance and services to the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) network on the myriad of issues arising from the delivery of supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Attorneys are called upon to draft and review legislation, regulations, contracts, real property transactions, advise on compliance with Medicaid programs for people with developmental disabilities, advise on employment matters, participate in administrative hearings and oversee litigation.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and advise on program requirements for Medicaid and Medicare funded services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Research and advise on issues related to various administrative processes such as eligibility and approval for services, Medicaid fair hearings
• Research and advise on issues related to State and Federal audits
• Represent the agency in connection with trusts, estates and guardianship of property transactions
• Provide legal counsel to the agency related to contracts and memoranda of understanding (MOU)
• Provide legal counsel to the agency on matters related to confidentiality and records access including HIPAA, Mental Hygiene Law and FOIL
• Provide support to the Attorney General as needed
• Assist in drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and regulations
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor and General Counsel

Additional Comments Please note:
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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

Name Danielle Vezzi

Telephone 518-473-9689

Fax 518-474-9902

Email Address OPWDD.Human.Resources@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street OPWDD Personnel Office

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and résumé by December 15, 2016, Please reference the above EOA # 2016-378 in all correspondence.

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