StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Attorney, Box CFO-357/21912

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Office of Counsel

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12234

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Reassignment: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Senior Attorney (Realty).

Section 52.6 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a title SG-23 or above deemed eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law AND possess a Juris Doctorate degree AND be admitted to the Bar to practice law in New York State or in a state with Bar reciprocity.

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for this title.

NOTE: If you are on the Civil Service eligible list for this title, you may receive a canvass letter. You must complete and return it as instructed on the letter.

Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s Office of Counsel is seeking applicants for a Senior Attorney position. The incumbent of this position will provide legal advice and services to the New York State Board of Regents, Commissioner of Education, and NYSED staff. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain an expertise in education law, legal research, and legal writing;
• Prepare written draft decisions in administrative appeals and proceedings which accurately identify the factual and legal issues to be determined, and make recommendations in a clear, concise, and logical manner;
• Manage assignments to ensure timely and thorough completion;
• Handle other legal tasks as may be assigned; and
• Work collaboratively and effectively with other staff.

Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointee’s negotiating unit. Applicants should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of degree and/or transcripts will be required for all candidates at the time of interview.

*Leads to a maximum salary of $102,661 with annual performance advances.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 1, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-357/21912) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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

Name Office of Human Resources Management

Telephone (518) 474-5215

Fax (518) 486-5631

Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov

Address

Street NYS Education Department

89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, room 528 EB

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12234

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by June 1, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-357/21912) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.