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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/29/18

Applications Due06/19/18

Vacancy ID53723

AgencyEducation Department, State

TitleSenior Attorney, Box CFO-336/00191

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

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 to provide oral and written legal advice and services to the New York State Board of Regents, Commissioner of Education and Department staff on issues related to the Department’s Office of the Professions (OP). Duties of the position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on matters relating to the professions including professional licensure, scopes of practice, and professional discipline;
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legislation and regulations and related materials relating to the professions;
• Perform research and draft decisions in administrative appeals and proceedings, including those brought under Education Law Section 310;
• Represent the Department or assist the Office of the Attorney General in administrative and court proceedings challenging the Department’s actions, policies, or administrative determinations regarding the professions, including matters involving professional licensure and discipline; and
• Handle other legal tasks as assigned.

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 19, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-336/00191) 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 19, 2018 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions preferred). You must include the Box number (CFO-336/00191) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application.

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